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Discover Central Oregon Marketplace Events

Central Oregon Flea Market has spent years creating opportunities for shoppers, collectors, vendors, makers, and small businesses to connect through a growing series of marketplace events held throughout Crook County and Central Oregon.

Treasure Hunting, Vendor Markets, Seasonal Shopping, and Community Discovery

Looking for unique finds, collectibles, handcrafted goods, outdoor gear, seasonal treasures, antiques, specialty vendors, or simply a fun day exploring?

Central Oregon Flea Market has spent years creating opportunities for shoppers, collectors, vendors, makers, and small businesses to connect through a growing series of marketplace events held throughout Crook County and Central Oregon.

Each event offers a different experience. Some focus on treasure hunting and bargain discoveries. Others celebrate outdoor recreation, collectibles, seasonal shopping, handcrafted goods, family fun, and community connection. Together, they create opportunities for both vendors and visitors to discover something new.

Whether you’re searching for a rare collectible, holiday gift, outdoor equipment, vintage item, handmade product, or your next favorite vendor, every visit begins with a purpose and often leads to unexpected discoveries.

Indoor market with tables of colorful blankets, plush toys, and various items. Shoppers browse under a metal roof

Discovery Through Experience

Every Event Tells a Different Story

People arrive looking for one thing.
A collectible.
A bargain.
A hunting accessory.
A holiday gift.
A favorite toy from childhood.

Along the way, they discover local businesses, vendors, artisans, makers, community organizations, and experiences they never expected to find.
That’s what makes marketplace events special.
The experience becomes the discovery.

Featured Annual Events

Crook County’s Largest Outdoor Garage Sale & Flea Market
August 27-29

One of the area’s largest opportunities for treasure hunters, bargain seekers, collectors, and families to browse hundreds of items from garage sale participants, vendors, and sellers.
Thousands of items. Hundreds of discoveries. One weekend
God’s Country Photography


Rod & Gun Outdoor Sportsman Show
October 1-3

Celebrate the outdoor lifestyle that makes Crook County and the Ochoco Mountains special.
Discover outdoor gear, recreation vendors, hunting accessories, fishing products, camping equipment, and outdoor-focused businesses.
Gear up for your next Ochoco adventure.


Toy Stories & Tastie Treets
October 10

A unique event where nostalgia meets sweetness.
Explore toys, collectibles, memories, stories, baked goods, candies, desserts, and specialty treats from local vendors.
Every toy has a story. Every treat creates a memory.
Granny Birds


Christmas Bazaar & Vendor Marketplace
December 6

Find gifts, decorations, handcrafted products, seasonal treats, and holiday treasures while supporting local vendors and small businesses.
Find gifts they won’t find anywhere else.
Hicks Homecrafts
Feral Made
God’s Country Photography

Vendor Opportunities

Marketplace events create valuable opportunities for vendors, makers, small businesses, collectors, and entrepreneurs to connect directly with shoppers from throughout Central Oregon.

Whether you’re launching a new business, growing an existing brand, clearing inventory, showcasing handcrafted products, or sharing a collection, these events provide a welcoming environment for building visibility and connecting with customers.

From garage sale sellers and collectors to artisans, crafters, specialty retailers, and outdoor recreation businesses, marketplace events create opportunities to build relationships and expand reach throughout the region.

Toy display with vintage robots, plush animals, model cars, and a wooden house, creating a nostalgic and colorful scene

Why Marketplace Events Matter

Marketplace events are more than places to shop.

They create opportunities for discovery.

Visitors often arrive searching for a specific item and leave having discovered new vendors, local businesses, handmade products, collectibles, community organizations, and future events.

They help connect communities, support small businesses, create opportunities for entrepreneurs, and provide experiences that bring people together.

In a world increasingly driven by online shopping, marketplace events continue to offer something unique:
The opportunity to meet people, discover something unexpected, and experience the excitement of finding something special.

Indoor market with tables of colorful blankets, plush toys, and various items. Shoppers browse under a metal roof
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Jeff Fox

Jeff Fox, also known as Warren Buffers, is a Central Oregon-based content developer, community connector, and founder of Warren Buffers Living Services. His work has focused on building digital directories and marketing platforms designed to connect visitors, local communities, businesses, organizations, and causes.

Jeff is the developer of Warren Buffers PATHWAYS™, a Connection Marketing system designed to create discovery, movement, and connection between businesses, people, places, stories, events, causes, and community experiences. PATHWAYS™ is now integrated into his broader Welcome to Prineville ecosystem, creating new ways for locals and visitors to discover and explore Central Oregon.

His projects include PeePeeStop, a directory highlighting clean, safe, and accessible restrooms, along with other digital platforms designed to help local businesses expand their online reach.

Beyond his digital work, Jeff has long been involved in community and regional development. He has served as President of the High Desert Food & Farm Alliance (HDFFA) and the Prineville Chamber of Commerce, bringing experience in food systems, community development, business relationships, and regional collaboration.

PATHWAYS™ grew from that experience—and from Jeff’s belief that communication doesn’t simply inform people. It can influence where they move, what they discover, and who they connect with.