What began as a small backyard gathering of vintage enthusiasts has grown into an event big enough to fill more than 120,000 square feet of WestWorld of Scottsdale.
Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market will celebrate its 15th anniversary Sept. 18-20, bringing more than 160 vendors from around the country to Scottsdale for three days of antiques, vintage clothing, furniture, jewelry and other finds.
The market began in 2011 as a much smaller gathering built around a shared interest in vintage goods and local makers.
“Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market started 15 years ago as a space for people to share their love for vintage and a place to support local makers,” owner Heather Nash said.
“To see how this community has grown over the last 15 years is absolutely magical,” she added. “This anniversary market is a tribute to the incredible curators, artisans, and shoppers who have made Junk in the Trunk a beloved Arizona tradition.”
This year’s anniversary edition will feature antique furniture, vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, architectural salvage and home décor.
Live music and local food trucks also will be part of the weekend.
The event opens with a VIP shopping session 4-9 p.m. Sept. 18. Tickets are $50 if purchased by Sept. 17 and $60 beginning Sept. 18.
Saturday begins with an early-entry shopping period from 9-11 a.m. Early-entry tickets are $25 in advance and $30 beginning Sept. 18. General admission follows from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
The market returns from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday.
General admission tickets are $10 through Sept. 17 and $12 beginning Sept. 18. Tickets are available online as well as at the event.
Although the event has grown substantially since its backyard beginnings, organizers continue to emphasize the treasure-hunt aspect of vintage shopping: customers don’t necessarily arrive knowing what they’ll find.
Vendors are selected from around the country and offer pieces ranging from antiques and architectural salvage to clothing and goods made by independent artisans.
For Nash, the anniversary is as much about the people who have supported the market as its growth.
The September event, she said, celebrates the vendors, artisans and shoppers who have sustained it for a decade and a half.