Historic US80 Hi-Way Sale

Coast to Coast - 3rd Weekend in April & October 2009

East Texas Tourism Association is proud to announce the 2009 dates for the US Hwy 80 Sale for the third weekend in April & October. The Historic US 80 Hi-Way Sale will begin at 8:00am daily on April 17, 18 & 19 and on October 16, 17 & 18 and should draw crowds from far and wide looking for a bargain.

Organized to promote and increase tourism trade and traffic along historic US 80, the first coast-to-coast, all-weather highway in America, the 2,400 mile route begins in Savannah, Ga., makes its way through East Texas and concludes in San Diego, California. The three-state event will cover a 392 mile route – one of the nation’s longest –from Mesquite, TX through Louisiana to Jackson, Mississippi.

“We intend to keep the name and legacy alive,” said Mary Ramos, “There will be hundreds of sales going on…more than you can shop in a day. This is a great fund-raising opportunity for churches, civic clubs and individuals.”

The event is part of ETTA’s 19th year effort to draw attention to the byways of its region. Each city along the US 80 route will be responsible for its part in the Hwy 80 Sale.

News of the sale is spreading among antique car, motorcycle, RV clubs and flea market enthusiast. While shoppers will be searching for great deals, cities along the route hope they find the highway’s more permanent treasures, such as bed and breakfasts, motels, restaurants, and historical sites.

For more information on the US 80 Sale and how to advertise, contact East Texas Tourism at info@etta.com.



Click here to view Page 1 of the Hwy 80 Map or to print an 8½''x14'' copy.






Click here to view Page 2 of the Hwy 80 Map or to print an 8½''x14'' copy.



Here are just some of the locations to shop! East Texas Tourism will continue to add shopping locations to the list as cities & businesses contact us.

TEXAS

Big Sandy, TX

Gladewater, TX

Grand Prairie, TX
*Harry's Hot Rod
*Trading Post
*Barbara's Cake & Cookie Boutique
*Jimmy's Catfish
*Main Street Hair
*Antwines Home Decor & Accessories
*Young & Modern
*Essential Fragrances
*Five Star Flooring
*Brass Bean Coffee Cafe
*Live Oak Antiques and More
*Emma's Bridal Boutique
*Infinite Source
*Treasurers of texas
*Main Street Antique Mall
*Candle Factory
*Buy Happy Resale Clothing
*Frame Shop
*Don Juan's
*Jack in the Box
*Antique Corner
*Tom Snodgrass Furniture
*Cedar Chest
*Monterey's Little Mexico
*Sonic Drive-In

Grand Saline, TX

Hawkins, TX

Lindale, TX

Longview, TX
*Greggton Antique Mall, 3422 W. Marshall (HWY 80), Longview 75604, (903) 759-9491. Click here visit their web page.

*Pittypats Porch Antiques, 3712 W. Marshall (HWY 80), Longview 75604, (903) 297-4543 - There are spaces available for vendors! Please call to reserve your spot. Click here visit their web page.

*March of Dimes - March for Babies Yard Sale in the Kmart parking lot on McCann Road (just blocks off of Route 80) 9:00am - 3:00pm. Numerous March for Babies teams will be participating. This will be a BIG Sale! All proceeds to benefit the March of Dimes. For more information (903) 843-9019

*Elks Lodge #1128 - 2101 East Marshall - Just east of the 259 Junction(Hwy 80) West Parking Lot, Lots of vendors and more welcome. For vendor information call Vern Robinson @ (903) 753-3722

Marshall, TX

Mineola, TX

Terrell, TX

Waskom, TX

White Oak, TX

LOUISIANA

Delhi, LA

Greenwood, LA

Shreveport, LA

Tallulah, LA



US 80 Sales Questions and Answers

Q. How do I become a VENDOR?
A. Anyone can be a vendor by simply having a yard sale in their yard, at their business or setting up in designated vendor places. Many communities have different places where vendors from within and outside of that town can set up a booth. Clusters of vendors may be found along the route.

Q. What can I SELL?
A. Almost anything. Junk, furniture, books, arts & crafts, paintings, toys, old farm equipment, tools, records, dishes and glassware, photo equipment, bicycles, motorcycles, boats, cars, trailers are all desirable items. Some things to consider, however, are business licenses and health department permits. Each town has different rules and regulations so persons should be sure to check with the local City Hall and Health Department where they set up their booth for any licenses or permits they may need to purchase.

Q. WHERE will the YARD SALES be?
A. Yard sales will be found along the route at homes located on the designated route, in businesses parking lots, along side streets adjacent to the route, in wide open fields and pastures (remember, these roads pass through beautiful rural areas with farms and ranches and some of the most beautiful scenery you will find anywhere), and basically anywhere people can find to set up. Some areas will have large numbers of vendors in one group, others may be scattered and in some instances you may travel for several miles or more without seeing a yard sale because of the distances between homes in rural areas.

Q. What time do the SALES BEGIN?
A. Each vendor is on their own and can choose when he wants to begin but typically vendors would be active by 8:00 a.m. and operate until late in the evening.

Q. WHO organizes these events?
A. This event was created by East Texas Tourism Association in Longview at the request of its members. It relies on community support from each town and/or county tourism and chamber office to promote the events in their area. The success of the sales depends on coordination from each community.

Q. What does it COST to participate?
A. There is no fee to participate; however, some vendor spaces may charge a nominal rental fee to allow you to set up a booth.

You also have options to be included in the advertising on the US 80 brochure and website produced by ETTA. For questions or to request more information email info@etta.com or call (903) 757-4444.

Q. Is there an ADMISSION FEE?
A. NO. You should never have to pay admission. The event was not set up for that purpose.

Q. How long will it take me to get from Point A to Point B?
A. That depends on how disciplined you are and how much ground you want to travel in one day. If you stop at every yard sale then it may take you awhile. It is easy enough to 'cruise' the yard sales and travel a modest distance but it is also easy to get caught up in the event and spend three to four hours in one area. Pre-plan. Decide in advance how much time you want to spend in each area and try to stick with your plan. But most of all-have a good time and enjoy the sights and sounds.

Q. IS A SALES TAX PERMIT REQUIRED IN TEXAS?
A. The State Comptroller's office says for private individuals there is no tax charge on sales on your own property. If selling on the side of the road off of your own property, you must have a sales tax permit because you are 'in business.' No permit is necessary in your own yard for two times per year, but more than that and you are 'in business' as well. There is no charge for the permit. Inside the city limits you would pay tax plus county and state tax. Outside city limits you would pay county and state tax, and the county tax varies from county to county.

For more information on how to get a sales tax permit form and how to submit taxes, etc., call the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts at 1-800-252-5555.

In Louisiana for city permits call Shreveport City Hall, 318-741-8500 (8555 Tax) or Bossier City Hall, 318-673-5050. For the Louisiana State Treasury, call 225-342-0010.

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Mary Ramos
421 N. Center, Ste A
P.O. Box 1592
Longview, TX 75601

Voice: (903) 757-4444
Fax: (903) 236-7541
Toll Free: (800)766-3349

info@etta.com
www.easttexasguide.com

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