Often, spring is considered the best time for buying and selling as individuals and families plan for the school year. It’s not uncommon for towns and communities to adopt their version of a “spring market”.
Since 1928, spring markets have become more and more popularized. The term was adopted in honor of the company, Brookshire Grocery CO., which began with the opening of its first spring market store in Tyler, Texas. In 2016, the “Spring Market” banner made its debut in Walmart express stores.
The benefit of spring markets is that vendors and sellers experience an increase in selling goods and/or services. Given the time, placement and advertisement, small companies find huge benefits from the increased demand from buyers. This can allow for a customer to close on a deal a lot sooner than later. An additional hidden benefit is the liquidity that can fall back into a community’s economy.
Elberton, Georgia seems to be adapting with this logic as this year they will be holding their second “Annual Bobby Brown Park Spring Market” on April 22, 2025. With such small community such as Elberton. It’s an interest that attracts many customers and vendors.
According to a report done by the SBA office of Advocacy, small business owners make up more than 84.9% of the establishments in their rural county. While this helps the economy greatly, it also allows these companies to employ others of their community.
Elberton’s spring market features vendors for food, craft services, clothing, accessories and other merchandise.
Spring markets also can help with homebuying. Every year, taxpayers are given their yearly tax refunds which allows for bigger budgets or having funds to secure down payments. Vendors of real estate companies are often at spring markets making this possible.
There are many, many benefits of a spring market. The spring often allows for great weather, allowing for markets to be held outdoors. Spring markets typically host attractions or performers to help buyers and sellers feel welcomed. Spring markets attracts serious buyers, allowing them to feel they’ve secured a home in a community that is resourceful.
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