Scottsboro, Alabama, Labor Day First Monday, 2010

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

With very little traditional media advertising, i.e. print, TV and radio media advertising, this Labor Day First Monday had large crowds.

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The City of Scottsboro does have an excellent web site. The site information needs updating. http://www.cityofscottsboro.org/index.phpoption=com_content&task=view&id=134&Itemid=227

First Monday History:

http://www.cityofscottsboro.org/index.phpoption=com_content&task=view&id=135&Itemid=228

The Chamber of Commerce also has excellent basic information concerning First Monday.

http://www.jacksoncountychamber.com/area-information/attractions/43-firsmondayweekend
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Saturday started out slow but crowds picked up about 10AM and maintained a steady pace until 1PM when they began to thin. Art Sunday's crowds were strong after 10AM on the square. Many patrons told me that Art in the Park was going strong and large crowds were present.

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Mondays showing was the strongest with over 7500 estimated at 11AM till 1PM. I always ask visitors where they are from, the distance winner was a lady visiting us from France. Patrons were present from across the nation including California and Vermont, many from across the Southeastern U.S., including towns and cities across Alabama.

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Trading saw decreased numbers, down by 50% from 2008 and 40% from 2009. Most patrons were curiosity visitors. Many folks appear to be hoarding cash instead of spending it on collectible items. However, rare historical curiosities and numismatic gold/silver trades were to be found.

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The fact trading occurred in decreased numbers does not mean customers were not buying, it does mean First Monday is reflective of our economy. If jobs are plenty and the economy is doing well First Monday has an excellent turn out with lots of trades. When "money is tight," customers are reluctant to make purchases.

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First Monday is reflective of our economic times.