Monday Market moving???

Don't know if true or not. We heard a rumor that el Hole in One will not be renting space to Monday Market effective Oct. 1. Has anyone else heard this?

I finally have an answer to your question!

Just today they posted an announcement to the vendors at the market that yes, they are losing the Hole in One space at the end of September.

They are currently seeking a new home! The Salon de Huerta (I think that's the name) appears to be available but as it already has a Tuesday market, the Monday one seems like overkill. Anything further east? Needs to be large and covered with decent accessibility and parking.

I really hope it does not move any further west. While it is great that the Salon de Huerta exists and is available for such things, it's not easy to get to if you don't have a car and live and work in Chapala.

What about under the sail on the malecon in Chapala? Is that an option?

I'm not sure about the parking situation near the sail at the Malecon. Would you have to park down in the big parking lot by the fountain and walk back? Is the parking still metered in that area?

I know there used to be a market in the covered open space at Centro de Laguna (mall across from WalMart). Does anyone know why it's not there any more? Maybe they charged too much?

There is also a big (half open air) building, near the Monday morning tianguis in Chapala. They always have a big sign out, saying for rent for events (in Spanish). It would also attract the regular customers who go the tianguis and plenty of parking space with Soriana across the street.
I can always see it when I take the Guadalajara bus out of Chapala but don't know the street names (close enough to the main drag, across the street from Soriana).
Rony

sambrit10 wrote:I'm not sure about the parking situation near the sail at the Malecon.  Would you have to park down in the big parking lot by the fountain and walk back? Is the parking still metered in that area?

I know there used to be a market in the covered open space at Centro de Laguna (mall across from WalMart). Does anyone know why it's not there any more? Maybe they charged too much?

I think high winds knocked it down a few years back.

elbelgicano wrote:There is also a big (half open air) building, near the Monday morning tianguis in Chapala.  They always have a big sign out, saying for rent for events (in Spanish).  It would also attract the regular customers who go the tianguis and plenty of parking space with Soriana across the street.
I can always see it when I take the Guadalajara bus out of Chapala but don't know the street names (close enough to the main drag, across the street from Soriana).
Rony

Rony...is that on the same street where Richard's restaurant is, and the pedestrian overhead crosswalk?
Or are you talking about the side street east of Madero, north of Soriana?

There are a lot more people at the Tuesday market than the Monday market. Parking no problem. If you don't have a car the bus stops at the front door.

Why not simply merge the two?

I believe the Tuesday Market is all organic. No?

No, the Tuesday Market is not all organic...only some vendors are. But it's already crowded as is. I could see merging the Monday Market with the Friday Market though which seems to be struggling.

IslandGirl wrote:No, the Tuesday Market is not all organic...only some vendors are.  But it's already crowded as is.  I could see merging the Monday Market with the Friday Market though which seems to be struggling.

Oh gosh no.... merge Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays together... but please leave Fridays & Saturdays be.... 

IslandGirl wrote:No, the Tuesday Market is not all organic...only some vendors are.  But it's already crowded as is.  I could see merging the Monday Market with the Friday Market though which seems to be struggling.

The Tuesday Market is not crowded. There's lots of space for more vendors!

slainte39 wrote:

elbelgicano wrote:There is also a big (half open air) building, near the Monday morning tianguis in Chapala.  They always have a big sign out, saying for rent for events (in Spanish).  It would also attract the regular customers who go the tianguis and plenty of parking space with Soriana across the street.
I can always see it when I take the Guadalajara bus out of Chapala but don't know the street names (close enough to the main drag, across the street from Soriana).
Rony

Rony...is that on the same street where Richard's restaurant is, and the pedestrian overhead crosswalk?
Or are you talking about the side street east of Madero, north of Soriana?

I do not know where Richard's restaurant is but it is almost exactly at the pedestrian overhead crosswalk, not even half a block from there (possibly on the corner). It is also on the point where the Monday market ends. Mexicans call it "terraza el puente" and I think that there is a phone number on the wall.
I believe that this place has all the advantages that the Hole in One market needs. Apart from the parking space, it could attrack Soriana customers as well, and potential shoppers could combine going to Soriana, the tianguis and the "hole in one" market, 3 different but good kind of products + nearby bus stop.
And Chapala needs this kind of event.
Getting carried away now.... if people would hand out flyers about it (on Monday morning when it takes place) on the Soriana parking lot AND the tianguis, the public would easily find out about it.

Rony

I believe that the rental cost is quite high at Tuesday market; can't remember exact amount now. Also as I understand it they do not permit duplicate items; i.e. if someone else sells cheesecakes then I could not. When Tuesday market was at the mall across from WalMart I applied for a space and was told because all my ingredients were not organic that I could not sell there. I also agree with saege007 to move to Chapala and not go further west. Just my 2 cents.

I will pass on these suggestions to the guy who administers the Monday Market. Thanks for all the input!

I too would lean towards Chapala, but my main concern there is that most of the stuff being sold at Monday market is specialized and sometimes quite expensive (even by NOB standards) and might look even more so if it was near the Tianguis and Soriana.

barbicheesecake wrote:I believe that the rental cost is quite high at Tuesday market; can't remember exact amount now. Also as I understand it they do not permit duplicate items; i.e. if someone else sells cheesecakes then I could not.

The Tuesday Market has multiple lamb vendors, veggie vendors, bread vendors, etc......

sambrit10 wrote:I will pass on these suggestions to the guy who administers the Monday Market. Thanks for all the input!

I too would lean towards Chapala, but my main concern there is that most of the stuff being sold at Monday market is specialized and sometimes quite expensive (even by NOB standards)  and might look even more so if it was near the Tianguis and Soriana.

Nothing lost by trying. And Soriana is not that cheap. The El Surtidor stores in Chapala centro are cheaper. I heard that a little higher up from Soriana, they are planning to open up another big store. Could become the place to be in the future.

I just hope that if they start up again that vendors will not have to bring tables and chairs anymore. I went there 3 times to sell my chocolate and without my own car it was a huge hassle (for the only 2 or 3 hours of sales) to bring tables and chairs, on top of my products. With tables and chairs already set up, and set up at their specific positions, the sales could take place in a more organized, faster and orderly way. Less carrying, packing and unpacking.

Rony

And then there is the Palapa del Guayabo, the big restaurant at the end of the Chapala malecon (or any other of the restaurants near the lake towards Christiania park)... They do not seem to be open in the morning,.... all covered and half open, great views, tables and chairs, nearby parking space .....

elbelgicano wrote:  I heard that a little higher up from Soriana, they are planning to open up another big store.  Could become the place to be in the future.

Supposed to be a Mega
...who knows?, maybe we are not that far away from a Costco.

The philosophy of the Tuesday market is for healthy, natural and organic. I really don't see them being interested in merging with the Monday market. I also agree that at least one market should try to stay on the east side near or in Chapala. The Laguna Mall has added several stores and that space is no longer available.

A better choice would be to merge with the Friday market. It's quite varied and has only a few vendors. It's at the La Huerta center.

What is wrong with these property/business owners?! It seems obvious to me that the Monday Market could very likely be the biggest draw they have for the restaurant. It would seem natural for me to say, "Okay, got the the shopping done. Let's go upstairs and have brunch."

Does Pancho (Superlake) still have an interest in this place? Has anyone asked him why?