Hill City Auction

The Hill City Auction is no longer in business. : (
Estate Items on Ebay : )

 It was located on the left side of Highway 53 just west of Jasper, GA heading towards Fairmount a few miles from Highway 515. There is a BP next to it.

I have only been on Friday nights. Both times it was crowded. Friday nights at Hill City Auction are Round Robins with multiple sellers. The first spot is given 45 minutes. After that each seller is allowed eight items then another seller takes the floor. Items vary through the night. One seller may have home decor the next may have tools or outdoor stuff. Occasionally an antique may wonder across the table.

There is a decent concession stand with snacks and hot food. Usually homemade desserts also.

Negatives are the parking and a ten percent buyer's premium. Though any auction that doesn't have a parking problem is probably not worth going to.

The Friday night Hill City Auction is a great source for flea market and yardsale items. There were also lots of cleaning supplies and snacks on the nights I attended.

The Eton Flea Market

8:56 AM 11/20/2010

Most folks call it the Eton Flea Market or the Eton Market.  The proper name for the market in the North Georgia town of Eton is Pleasant Valley Orchards Flea Market. A couple of weekends ago on Saturday, November 20th I set up there.

The Eton Market is new, having only opened for business last summer.    There are a lot of different vendors offering everything from antique radios to new items.  You will find estate dealers, folks with yard sale items, tools as well as lots of novelty stuff.

Local churches sometimes raise money for different projects by selling baked goods.  Other food vendors offer pork rinds, boiled peanuts and pop corn.  There is a pretty good Mexican restaurant out in front of the market also.

I plan on returning to the Eton Flea Market this Saturday on the first weekend in December.  Along with the hats, pins (Great stocking stuffers!) and the usual stuff I carry I will have gift sets for women and more tools.  Hope to see you there.

Update from visit in March, 2011
Pictures of antique sewing machine and tools:

The market is actively managed and clean. Spots for vendors are $12 for a three table spot under a shed. Outside tables are $5 a day and there are inside spots available for monthly fees.There is an area specifically for livestock. For more information give the market manager, Greg Vander, a call.

Here is the contact info:

Pleasant Valley Orchards Flea Market

706-581-5051

4564 Hwy. 411 N
Eton, GA 30724