San Antonians looking for one-of-a-kind décor will want to head to the Freeman Expo Hall at 3201 East Houston St. on September 12-13. The Great Junk Hunt, a nationally touring vintage market, is coming to the Alamo City for the first time with cottagecore quilts, modern farmhouse washstands, and enough pillows for a boho dream home.

The antique fair has become a nationwide phenomenon with shoppers looking to spruce up their spaces. Apartment Therapy named it the best flea market in Washington State in 2023, praising the unique mix of live music and cocktails that makes pawing through stacks of china more fun.

Former shop owner and picker Linda Albers started the venture in 2009 so she would have more freedom to travel. First named Funky Junk Sisters Vintage Flea Market, the fair was renamed The Great Junk Hunt when Albers decided to take her caravan of home finds on the road.

Curated displays — and cocktails — make the shopping experience more fin.The Great Junk Hunt/ Facebook

Since then, her exacting eye for retro style has also made her an in-demand interior stylist. Her work has been featured at Coachella, Stagecoach, Desert Trip, the Washington State Fair, and the Woodland Park Zoo.

According to a press release, the San Antonio stop promises a massive 70,000 square feet of shopping with more than 100 hand-selected vendors. With such curation, the kiosks have a specific point of view. Guests probably won’t find a postmodern Memphis lamp hidden amongst the weathered garden furniture, but they will discover upcycled signs, Naugahyde bar stools, and tons of wicker.

As with all things vintage, shoppers will want to arrive early to nab the best steals. The pricing reflects that in a tiered structure that goes up the earlier you shop. Tickets range from $20 for the “first pick” to $10 for late Saturday shopping. Hours are 4-9 pm on Friday, September 12, and 9 am-4 pm on Saturday, September 13.