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All shopping fanatics in the house, its time to rejoice! The happiest, hippiest and hippest flea market of the country is back again! After a last-minute cancellation of Lil Flea Delhi 2019 that broke countless shopaholic hearts, this happening flea market is all set to return to Delhi in the month of February.
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What is The Lil Flea?
As the second half of the name suggests, Lil Flea is one of the most curated flea markets in the country, organised during the year in a few major cities of the nation. However, contrary to the first half, there is nothing little about the flea festival! Lil Flea is organised with a great deal of effort, careful thought and creativity with the objective of supporting quality home-grown brands, independent artists and authentic interaction within the community.
It is a hub for unique, quirky products, cherrypicked carefully from the best of the lot! Lil Flea aids you in discovering products, fashion and styles that fall outside the boundaries of convention and typicality. If you enjoy spending hours scrounging for exclusive products, artefacts and trends in the streets of the city and snatching them up at awesome bargain deals, the Lil Flea is nothing short of paradise for you! Contemporary outfits, quirky bags, handmade jewellery or printed shoes, you should be hopping, shopping and never dropping at the Lil Flea!
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In addition to offering a splendid flea shopping platform to the general populace, the Lil Flea also offers a vast variety of delectable dishes, experimental meals and fusion food. Yummy desserts, healthy bowls or spicy street food, whatever gets your stomach rumbling, the Lil Flea has it in stock for you! In addition to grub, the Lil Flea is also a hub for pubs! The festival bar will have options ranging from the best microbreweries in the city to classic cocktails, sangrias, and wines! Need more motivation? Drinking games with interesting strangers!
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If shopping, eating or drinking are not enough to entice you, come along for the music instead! Perk up your ears to listen to some of the country's best original and indie music while sipping on a cold one! Sounds like an ideal weekend, doesn't it?
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As if this exciting enough, the Lil Flea also has some interesting activities such as a massive book exchange and open-air movie screening. Imagine lounging under the stars, with some comfy pillows, a cosy blanket and a chilled pint of beer with your favourite classic movie playing in front of you! Does life get any better than this? We seriously doubt it.
Last selling point? You can bring your pets!
When & Where?
Friday, 28th February 2020 to Sunday, 1st March 2020
11 AM Onwards
National Stadium, New Delhi (Get Directions)
Note: Lil Flea is coming to Hyderabad and Pune soon, keep watching this space for more info!
For The Perfect Entry
Passes available online across three categories: Single Day Pass (Early Bird INR 200 for each day), Buddy Pass for Groups of 4 (Early Bird INR 600) and Season Pass for all three days (Early Bird INR 399)
What To Expect
- Over 250 hand-picked homegrown brands and pop-up shops
- Over 50 delicious food brands and artisanal bakers
- A music stage adorned with the Country's best indie artists
- An alternate stage for open-mic events, stand-ups and magic acts
- Open-air screenings of classic and cult favourite movies
- A festival bar with a plethora of alcoholic options
- A bigger, brighter kids zone!
- A grand book exchange!
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Note-worthy Points
- If you wish to partake in the open-air movie screenings, it is advisable to make bookings at the earliest. They have limited headphones, and might run out soon!
- Remember to carry a valid government-issued photo ID proof, without which you will not be allowed entry!
- Children below the age of six can walk in for free and individuals under the age of 16 need to be accompanied by an adult guardian at all times.
- Forget what's popular or mainstream before arriving at the Lil Flea!
- Be dressed at your eccentric best and keep an eye out for the Lil Flea paparazzi!
- If you have an ardent love for nature, the Lil Flea offers you the chance to collect free seeds or adopt some little plants!
- With heaps of interactive games and activities (Think giant Zenga!), the Lil Flea can be the perfect opportunity for you to socialise with some interesting city folks!
- Lastly, the Lil Flea might be the happiest flea festival, but the law of the land prevails. You can only access the festival bar if you are above the legal drinking age and people in an inebriated state might not be allowed entry.
FAQs
Q. Can I get a refund on my ticket?
A. No refund on a purchased ticket is possible, regardless of the circumstances.
Q. Can I bring my children to the Lil Flea?
A. Yes, you can! With attractive merchandise, quirky bohemian decor, engaging events and a special dedicated kids zone, the Lil Flea is the happiest up-coming festival for children and adults alike! If your kid is below the age of 6, you don't need to buy a ticket for him/her. However, for children above the age of 6, the regular course of purchasing official tickets is applicable.
Q. Can I bring my pet to the festival?
A. Yes, you can! With all the fun and frolic in store, why should your best-friend be left behind?
Q. What kind of brands can I expect?
A. The Lil Flea curates a collection of the most premium home-grown brands and pop shops. Expect creative, independent and quirky labels such as Mirakin, Gold Dust, Fizza, Pink Parliament and many, many more.
Q. Are there stalls for Khadi clothes?
A. The Lil Flea Festival brings together some of the most quirky fashion, jewellery and accessories from home-grown local labels. You can find a wide variety of Western, Ethnic as well as Indo-Western apparels here.
Q. Can I carry cigarettes/ alcohol/ substances?
A. No, you cannot. Any banned substance including alcohol and cigarettes as well as any outside food or drinks will not be allowed inside the venue.
Q. I am a brand and wish to promote myself at the festival. Can I do that?
A. You are not allowed to display any promotional, marketing or advertising material at the festival without first obtaining official written authorisation from Apricot Media Pvt Ltd.
