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Thousands Gather for Annual ‘Fall Fleatique on the Mon’

By Jill Runfola

Pictured is Brian Powell of New Eagle who owns A & B Handmade Gifts with his wife April (not pictured). Brian beautifully engraves wood, and April does custom embroidery.

The Fall Fleatique on the Mon event, a much-anticipated street sale in Monongahela and New Eagle, was held this year on Sat., Oct. 4 from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. The crafters, antique dealers, and food vendors were held in the Aquatorium with free admission, and flea market items were sold on 3^rd St., and scattered around town. There were businesses participating, yard sales, bazaars, churches, and even rummage sales.

The popular event known as ‘the largest street sale in Southwestern Pa,’ spanned along 3 miles from Monongahela and New Eagle. The event had to relocate some activities this year from Chess Park to the Aquatorium due to the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington performing much-needed repairs in the area.

This year marked an amazing 27 years now for the annual Fleatique, according to Dorothea Pemberton, Executive Director of Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce who sponsors the event.

“Everybody participates, from churches to homeowners. It’s definitely community involvement,” said Pemberton.

Starting early in the morning, the Fleatique brought in people of all ages, and a wonderful time was had by all. The weather was beautiful as predicted, and there was something of interest for everyone. For future upcoming events in Monongahela, please go online to: allevents.in/Monongahela/all or visit the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page.


Pictured (L-R) Kelly Bonde and Larry Bonde from Monessen, owners of Rustic Renovations, and customers Ryan Kreiter and Katrina Clipp both of Monongahela.	Serving up food at the Aquatorium are Paula and Dave Sims, owners of Paula’s Hometown Hot Dogs & More in Cokeburg.

Sisters (L-R) Haille Strotman, holding cookies, and Julie Strotman, of Bunola, sold flea-market items on 3rd St. at the event.	Lylah Martincic, age 7, has her face painted by Christina Montgomery, professional face-painter, on Main St.

Browsing at the Aquatorium were (L-R): Jeremiah Wright, Jeselyn Arnold, Malory Wright, Mace Wright, and Megan Wright.	Amy Coll and Ceilia Coll from Monongahela enjoy some lemonade at the Aquatorium.