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Pride-themed Fore Street Flea

Fore Street Flea market returns for a special Exeter Pride-themed event.

Leigh Curtis

Fore Street Flea market returns with an Exeter Pride-themed special event on Sunday 8 May 2022 from 12-4pm.

From last September to this March Fore Street Flea was part-funded by a European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) grant intended to help High Streets recover from the coronavirus pandemic.

The money was used for entertainment and road closure costs charged by the highways authority, Devon County Council.

Pitch fees now range from £15 for casual traders to £50 for street food vendors. Proceeds all go towards event running costs.

Visit the Markets in Exeter for more information including future event dates or to book a pitch.

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