If you've got Christmas shopping to do, this is the place to do it. At the Canton First Monday Trade Days in Canton, Texas, shoppers can peruse through displays from over 3000 vendors. You'll find both new and used items, antiques and collectibles, rustic furniture, contemporary furniture, iron works, jewelry, baby items, knick knacks, pet items, toys, electronics, sewing material, silk flowers, windmills, fountains, candles, and even hairpieces. Although the Canton First Monday Trade Days used to be held on the first Monday of every month, they are now held Thursday through Sunday preceding the first Monday of the month. Its a tradition that dates back to the 1850's when a circuit judge used to come to town on the first Monday of each month. For more information about Canton First Monday Trade Days, visit, www.firstmondaycanton.com.
The Heart of Country Antique Show is held in Nashville, Tennessee every spring and fall. This event is one of America's Favorite Antique shows and features vendors from all over the world. There are also themed booths, like the "Cowgirl Hall of Fame", which features a showcase of fine and fun memorabilia selected especially for the Heart of America Antique show. There's also an "Under $200 Booth" which is filled with treasures that won't empty your pocketbook. For more information, visit www.heartofcountry.com.
The historic Lakewood Antiques Market is held the second weekend of every month in Atlanta, Georgia. This Southeastern market of vintage chic and bric-a-brac has over 1,500 dealers selling, moderately priced old furniture and architectural antiques from all over the country. Some refer to the Lakewood Antiques Market as "America's biggest treasure hunt". There are seven exhibit halls and three courtyards filled with all kinds of merchandise, including old furniture, lighting fixtures, vintage decorative accessories, architectural accents such as shutters and mantels, and garden furniture. For more information, visit www.lakewoodantiques.com
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