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College of the Desert Street Fair

43-500 Monterey Ave at Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
760-346-8041
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Ranked #2 of 18 shopping in Palm Desert
4.0 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
Type: Flea/ Street Markets
Owner description: Located on the College of the Desert campus, this weekly event sponsors over 300 vendors offering a wide variety of unique gifts, clothing, and... more » Owner description: Located on the College of the Desert campus, this weekly event sponsors over 300 vendors offering a wide variety of unique gifts, clothing, and interesting trinkets. « less
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Kirkland, Washington
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Everyone in the desert knows about the 'COD' street fair and those who visit here discover it before too long and it becomes a favorite things to do on the weekend. Everytime we come to the desert, we go always find something great.. One of my favorites is Diamonds by Ron!!! Great guy and does a good job either fixing... More

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Olympia, WA
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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There are lots of fun booths, the rows are marked with letters, the parking is free and there is a shuttle to and from the parking lots. Most of the vendors want cash--there is an ATM available. The restrooms are inside a building, clean, and air conditioned. The frozen lemonade is awesome! We also went to the downtown Thursday street... More

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Hillsboro, Oregon
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51 reviews 51 reviews
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38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Lots to see and buy. very clean and set up east to see the whole thing and not miss anything. Fun day, Free parking. If you forgot anything you can buy it there!

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Vegas baby
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

The College of the Desert Street Fair is not your typical swap meet/ flea market. This event is a little higher end deal with some pretty nice items. My wife insists on making an annual spring pilgrimage to the street fair in search of summer hats and sandals that will get her through another grueling summer at the beach, but... More

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Bodfish, California, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

So many booths - so little time. We really have to go earlier in the year. That summer sun and its heat comes too soon in April but we marched on buying and smelling and looking and trying on and laughing. What a great place and very organized!!

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Sherwood Park, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

A huge market with a myriad of interesting things. Get there early to find the best parking, before 9 AM.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012 via mobile
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Arrive early to get parking. There is a shuttle that can take you into the market or you can stroll in. There was live entertainment and great food vendors. A lot of different things to pick up from metal art, kitchen tools, handmade soaps, clothes, purses, gadgets...great place to find unique gifts.

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Olympia, Washington
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

One of the largest streets fairs I have been to. Nice selection of crafts and handmade one of a kind items.

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Mercer Island, Washington, United States
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

What a hoot. Can't get enough of the fun to bargain hunt for anything you can imagine. The vendors are great, merchandise for every age plus you run into everyone you know visiting the valley! !

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Reston, VA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

We were just out driving and saw the street fair so returned on a Sunday morning so parking was easy, but later in the day, I'm sure it's tougher. The booths were all nicely set up and had enough space to walk around to see everything. Good assortment of "stuff" including food. Lots of golf magnet vendors which was interesting.... More

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