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The name Derby Park Traders Circle Flea Market & Treasure Gallery denotes who we are, what we are, and where the Derby Park is located. The buildings at the Market (although only partially shown to the right in the above parking lot photo) were built in the early 30's by the American Tobacco Company.
In 1984, the facility was purchased by Parker Tobacco Company, a family-owned business who realized diversification was necessary because the political tide was changing the tobacco industry into what it is today.
The entire Parker facility consists of 1,000,000 square feet of historical buildings, rests on fifty-eight acres, and is less than a mile from the heart of downtown Louisville. The Derby Park Traders Circle occupies a bit more than 135,000 square feet and utilizes approximately 18 acres of the fifty-eight acres available; and, as opportunity arises, more expansion is foreseeable.
The most acclaimed and spectacular horse race ever, (since 1874) "The Kentucky Derby" is known throughout the entire world. The quickest sport in history is just seven blocks eastward from us and takes place the first weekend in May: the start of spring flowers — great fun and celebration!
Louisville, Kentucky, founded in 1792, was and still is the center of it all. Location? An eight-hour drive in any direction will take you to among 80 percent of the U.S. population. All major routes will bring you to Louisville. So whatever season, or whatever direction you may be heading, you're always welcome at the Derby Park Traders Circle.
The Derby Park Flea Market actually began business on July 27, 1985, and consisted of only eight outside dealers. The timing was right, unemployment was high, and everyone was out to make an extra dollar. The first indoor market (25,000-square-foot at the time) opened September 1 of 85. Demand for dealer spaces was high nearly immediately, especially emphasized by our low rates and our central location. Expansion was consistent with one improvement after the other, trying to keep the old 30's look by bringing the country to the city.
 The current atmosphere at the Derby Park is energized by the throngs of shoppers and the wide variety of 400-plus dealers operating inside the facility, many dating back as far as 1985. We're an open, free-enterprise marketplace, there are no exclusives . . . and we always strive to maintain a clean, attractive and successful Flea Market.
Ever since the conception of the Derby Park in 1985, the ownership and management have continued with the same professional attitude of being courteous and friendly, putting forth efforts to please the dealers and the public. In 1985, however, the flea market was more-or-less Beginners 101."
We needed the public to draw the dealers, the dealers to draw the public, advertisement was essential; thus, the media was always (and still is) here.
"Eccentric" is a word that can best describe the method of our madness: unexpected and bizarre patterns to capture the eyes and interest of our customers; and that comprised only the beginning.
The Derby celebration, the outrageous giveaways,  Christmas Week, Easter at it's best, Shindigs at the Derby Park, Friday Night Live, the Derby Park Dealers Appreciation and Potluck Party, Circus Circus and the Derby Park Community Drive are just a few of our popular events. And now the Expo five has become a reality and is alive. If Neiman Marcus can set up here, so can you!
Neiman Marcus Holiday Shopping Train at The Derby Park
The Derby Park is a member of the National Flea Market Association , where enormous benefits have been more than profitable. Moreover, the many professionals here in this business are friendly, courteous, and very helpful in sharing ideas.
Imagination, time, effort, and the greatest people alive have and will remain the critical ingredients to a continued growth at the Derby Park Traders Circle Flea Market & Treasure Gallery. We're neither the fairgrounds nor the Taj Mahal, but we are one of the few places in Louisville you can see it all!
Come see us soon! At the Derby Park, any weekend is a good weekend!
Derby Park Traders Circle Flea Market
and Treasure Gallery
2900 South 7th Street Road
Louisville, Kentucky 40216 |
Telephone:
(502) 636-3532
FAX:
(502) 634-0094 |
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