Can WA’s largest open-air flea market rebound after concerns about ICE?

By: Larissa Babiak

Outlets: Tri-City Herald

Published: February 26, 2026

Words: 490

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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After a steep drop in vendors and customers last year, the Pasco Flea Market opens for the season on Saturday, Feb. 28 with vendors banking on a rebound.

Last year, where there were once hundreds of vendors, some areas were cleared out, raising concerns about the market’s future. It’s the largest open-air flea market in Washington state.

Rumors and fears about arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had some customers and vendors …

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