Long before the general public arrives, dealers begin unfolding tables of antiques, vintage clothing and local art across the parking lots that ring the Rose Bowl.
The Rose Bowl Flea Market returns to Pasadena stadium on Sunday, September 13, 2026, its September stop in a run that lands on the second Sunday of every month. For shoppers across Pasadena and neighboring Altadena, it is a standing chance to hunt for antiques, vintage clothing and specialty products without leaving the Arroyo Seco.
Organizer R.G. Canning Enterprises, which has run the market for decades, says the event draws more than 2,500 vendors selling antiques, vintage clothing, local art and specialty products. The company also estimates that roughly 20,000 buyers turn out each month.
VIP ticket holders may enter between 5:00 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. General admission opens at 9:00 a.m. and runs to 3:00 p.m., the cutoff after which no additional shoppers are admitted. The market itself stays open until 4:30 p.m., though vendors may begin packing up after 3:00 p.m., according to the event listing.
R.G. Canning Enterprises sells no tickets at the gate; the company says all admission must be bought in advance online and directs buyers to Eventbrite. Shoppers check in at Gate A, and the market runs rain or shine. Children under twelve enter free when accompanied by an adult.
For those driving in from Pasadena, Altadena and the wider San Gabriel Valley, the company says on-site parking is available at the stadium, with ride-share drop-off and pickup at Gate C. ATMs are located near the main entrance, and pets are not permitted except for certified service animals, according to R.G. Canning Enterprises.
The market has been a fixture at the Rose Bowl for decades; secondary accounts trace its start to 1968. It continues on the same second-Sunday schedule through the rest of the year.
Need to know: The Rose Bowl Flea Market takes place Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Rose Bowl Stadium, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. VIP entry runs from 5:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., and general admission runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with the market open until 4:30 p.m. According to R.G. Canning Enterprises admission is set by entry window and must be purchased in advance online through Eventbrite; there are no sales at the gate, and current prices are listed on the official ticket page at rgcshows.com. Children under twelve enter free with an adult. On-site parking is available at the stadium, and ride-share drop-off and pickup are at Gate C. For vendor information, R.G. Canning Enterprises can be reached at (323) 560-7469, extension 0, Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
By early afternoon the tables begin to thin, the unsold pieces go back into the trucks, and the lots empty out — until the second Sunday comes around again.
Rose Bowl Flea Market — Sunday, September 13, 2026, 5:00 a.m. (VIP) / 9:00 a.m. (general) | Link: https://www.rgcshows.com/rose-bowl/ RGC ShowsRose Bowl Stadium
