From Beatles records to Coca-Cola signs, Old Town Clovis’s Vintage Market brought feelings of nostalgia and excitement for people of all ages.
The event took place on March 30, where over 90 vendors sold products such as antique signs, old comics, vintage toys and baked goods.
The Vintage Market began in 1989 as a place for vendors to advertise their vintage products on the streets of Old Town Clovis. Since then, it has become one of the most popular events in Old Town, with hundreds attending each year.
Debby Pyle, who works for the Business Organization of Old Town Clovis, shared her thoughts on the Vintage Market.
“It’s a big community event and it’s great to see,” Pyle said. “ I’ve been here for a year, but just to come and see everyone come back for all the events we have is a lot of fun.”
Multiple vendors featured many different types of antiques, from birdhouses and toy cars to vintage road signs. There were also vendors who featured thrifted clothes, collectible pocket knives and sports hats.
Some of the most popular vendors at the market were those selling food, such as homemade baked goods and honey.
Ninik Rechman, a vendor who has participated in Vintage Market for over five years, shared the baked goods she sells.
“I’m selling homemade pies, cookies and brittle,” Rechman said. “Every season is different, but I probably sell cookies the most. I like that I can introduce my product [to people] and sell at different markets too.”
One of the most popular attractions at the Vintage Market was the British vintage car show hosted by Valley British Auto Club. The show featured vintage Jaguars, Rolls-Royces and Aston Martins, along with other British brands.
“The car show is an annual event that we host, and we invite people with British cars only from all over the state to participate,” said Jon Brothers, the president of Valley British Auto Club. “We typically get between 60 and 80 cars; today was no different. We had a great turnout.”
The Valley British Auto Club’s car show is hosted in conjunction with the Vintage Market each year and is filled with lots of people.
“It kind of helps enhance the folks that want to come, not only to show their cars, but to be able to produce that and enjoy themselves,” Brothers said.
Not only was the event a spectacle for market-goers, but it also featured a charity raffle, with proceeds going to veterans from the Central Valley.
Brothers shared more details regarding the raffle.
“We do a charity raffle where all of our proceeds go to Central Valley veterans, which is an organization here locally that takes care of providing services to our veterans who are in need,” Brothers said.
Those who missed out on attending Vintage Market can still experience more Old Town Clovis events, such as Big Hat Days, which takes place this weekend on April 5-6, and the 111th Clovis Rodeo from April 23-27.
