First Monday Trade Days. Downtown, Courthouse Square. Market opens at dawn and runs until dark. No admission charge. Ample parking, but a lot of walking is required at the market and you may have to park a good distance from the market. Approx 250-300 dealers. No adm charge. One of the South's oldest and largest trade day events, antiques, crafts, lots of secondhand merchandise. Antique furniture, collectibles, primitives, interesting things here. Monthly event. This market can easily be a two day adventure. If you are looking for some quality items at a fair price then this is a market for you. Lots of good food here. Restrooms, h/a. Space from $5. per day.

Lacon Trade Days. Old Highway 31, South between Birmingham and Huntsville. Hours sun-up until dark. Approximately 400 dealers. Outside and covered spaces. Interesting market with wide range of dealers, new and used merchandise, produce, livestock, antiques, toys, guns, knifes, jewelry, collectibles, crafts. Food, restrooms. Camping available. Space from $2.50. c/p T. C. McGee. Box 179, 35622. (205) 784-5091.