The Junk Ranch Returns This May and the Shopping Is Serious
If you’ve ever left a flea market thinking, “that was fine,” The Junk Ranch is a different kind of day out. The grounds in Prairie Grove fill up with vendors from more than 10 states hauling in antiques, vintage clothing, furniture, handmade goods, and boutique finds. It’s been featured in Southern Living, Domino Magazine, and Flea Market Style, and the event has built a following that shows up ready to dig. Three days, each structured a little differently depending on how serious you are about getting first pick.
THE DEETS
📅 Thursday, May 21– Saturday, May 23, 2026
🕑 Thursday: 6:30 PM–9:00 PM | Friday & Saturday: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
📍 11195 Centerpoint Church Road, Prairie Grove, AR
🎟️ Thursday: $20 | Friday & Saturday: $10 | Kids under 12: Free
🚗 Free parking
🔗 More info
One of a Kind, Three Days Running
The event runs across three distinct days, each with its own rhythm. Thursday night is for the early birds who want first access before the crowds arrive. Friday keeps the energy going with fresh inventory still on the floor. By Saturday, vendors have restocked, which means a second pass through the grounds can turn up pieces you wouldn’t have found the day before.
Night Under the Lights
Thursday, May 21st kicks things off with early shopping from 6:30–9 PM. Your $20 admission gets you first access to the floor before the weekend crowds arrive, plus free re-entry on both Friday and Saturday. The first 25 shoppers through the gate also score a free Junk Ranch tee.
Dig In on Friday
Friday, May 22nd runs 10 AM–5 PM at $10 admission, with inventory still largely untouched from the night before. Your ticket carries over for free re-entry on Saturday.
Restock and Go Again
Saturday, May 23rd is Restock Day. Vendors refresh their inventory, so returning shoppers get a second look at fresh-to-the-floor pieces. Trailside Coffee Company will be on site serving coffee, lattes, and pastries to get your morning going. Carter’s Flowers brings outdoor plants, arrangements, and vintage goods, and several vendors will customize items on the spot while you shop.
Live music plays all three days, and food trucks are on site throughout the weekend.
Wristbands are sold at the ticket booth and go on sale one hour before the gates open each day. Head to thejunkranch.net for the full vendor list and any updates before you make the drive out.
