The holiday shopping season may still be a few days away, but those looking to get a jump on buying came out in full force over the weekend.

With the Rolling Stones classic “(I can’t get no) Satisfaction” playing from the DJ booth, shoppers tried to do just that through deals.

Bargain hunters and browsers alike flooded the Burton Complex Event Barn for the two-day shopping spree known as Flea Fest, which took place over four covered acres and drew people from near and far.

“It’s amazing, the people that come from all over. As someone from the area, I think people that live here may take for granted what an event this is. People come from all over for this. It’s a tourist destination for the city,” said Lisa Sonnier, director of the event.

This was much more than a shopping spree for those who attended. There was music and all types of food from pizza to alligator on a stick.

And there were bargains. Tables and tables of bargains.

Operating for the third year in a row, Sonnier said Sunday the attendance was “at a steady constant. Hands down we’ve seen 12,000 people here. Saturday was insane and absolutely terrific.”

With nearly 350 vendor booths set up, almost anything imaginable — and even some things that weren’t — could be found. With booths featuring everything from Baby’s pure and natural local honey to a variety of Louisiana Hot Sauce flavors, even blackberry-infused hot sauce.

Kids were not forgotten about, either.

Sonnier said “everything from petting zoos, pony rides, face painting, airbrush shops, toy shops, vintage toy shops, arts and crafts interactive booths, they really seem to enjoy themselves.”

Cindy Matthias, who attended the event, quickly commented before hurrying back to her shopping.

“I will be attending this until I or the festival stops breathing,” she said. “The furniture’s the best, and the variety can’t be beat.”

Sarah Guilott, owner of Retroroundhouse Vintage Clothing, gave fashion advice to the those who stopped by her booth.

“So many of these pieces have a story, and it’s been so fun collecting and finding them all to share with those that appreciate the vintage retrospect,” Guilott said.

Mother-daughter duo Colleen Juneau and Allison Vega of The Simple Things drove down from Marksville to participate and share with interested buyers their elaborate glass bottle lighting decor lamps.

“Nowhere else have we seen these, and the process of making them is so unique to us,” Juneau said.

Next year’s Flea Fest will be held April 23-24.

Elley Allen tries her hand at painting during Flea Fest at Burton Coliseum on Sunday. (Amy L’Hoste / American Press)