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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The market began in 2011 as a much smaller gathering built around a shared interest in vintage goods and local makers.<\/p>\n
\u201cJunk 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,\u201d owner Heather Nash said.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo see how this community has grown over the last 15 years is absolutely magical,\u201d she added. \u201cThis anniversary market is a tribute to the incredible curators, artisans, and shoppers who have made Junk in the Trunk a beloved Arizona tradition.\u201d<\/p>\n
This year’s anniversary edition will feature antique furniture, vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, architectural salvage and home d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n
Live music and local food trucks also will be part of the weekend.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The market returns from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday.<\/p>\n
General admission tickets are $10 through Sept. 17 and $12 beginning Sept. 18. Tickets are available online as well as at the event.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Vendors are selected from around the country and offer pieces ranging from antiques and architectural salvage to clothing and goods made by independent artisans.<\/p>\n
For Nash, the anniversary is as much about the people who have supported the market as its growth.<\/p>\n
The September event, she said, celebrates the vendors, artisans and shoppers who have sustained it for a decade and a half.<\/p>\n