Lakewood 400 Antiques Market

Lakewood 400 Antiques Market

1321 Atlanta Hwy, Cumming, GA 30040

Open 1st full weekend each month:

  • Friday 9 AM–5 PM
  • Saturday 9 AM–6 PM
  • Sunday 10 AM–5 PM
  • Admission: $3 per person (cash only); under‑12s free; ticket valid all weekend. Over 500 dealer booths in 75,000 sq ft of climate‑controlled indoor space, plus a courtyard, veranda, restaurant, and snack bar. Click Here

A Glimpse at Cumming, GA & Surrounding Areas

Cumming (pop. ~7,300 as of 2020; metro area ~100,000) is the county seat of Forsyth County, located ~39 mi NE of downtown Atlanta It’s a commuter town near Lake Lanier, offering family‑friendly parks like Sawnee Mountain Preserve, and hosting the popular October Cumming Country Fair & Festival.

Its proximity to Georgia 400 Highway makes Lakewood 400 easily reachable—a mile north of Exit 13 via Highway 9. The broader region includes outdoor destinations (Lake Lanier, Sawnee Mountain) as well as nearby antique & collectible shops, vintage markets, and scenic attractions.

History & Legacy

  • Roots in Historic Lakewood: For nearly two decades, the original Lakewood Antiques Market operated at Atlanta’s Lakewood Fairgrounds—sprawling over a square mile across six buildings—drawing thousands each month.
  • The Move to Cumming: When Atlanta reclaimed the fairgrounds lease, founder Ed Spivia relocated the market to Cumming, rebranding it Lakewood 400. Longtime dealers (some with 20+ years of tenure) and customers carried their loyalty to the new location.
  • A Family Affair: Today, Ed’s sons Rhett and Greg Spivia run the market. It now boasts indoor climate-controlled halls, plus outdoor spaces, continuing a family tradition.
  • Featured in Media: A YouTube feature traces how “Deliverance” lore is entwined with Lakewood’s history.

Nearby Places of Interest

  • Lakewood Fairgrounds (Atlanta): Historic site (1916–2006) once home to the original fair and antique market—its iconic exhibition halls remain reminders of bygone eras.
  • Sawnee Mountain Preserve: Offering sweeping views of Cumming and beyond—perfect for a post-market hike.
  • Lake Lanier: Just southeast of Cumming (via Buford Dam), it's a major recreational lake and water storage reservoir.

 

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