Visitors Information For First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas
First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas starts on the Thursday before the first Monday of each month and runs 4 days through Sunday. Considered the Oldest & Largest Flea Market or Swap meet in the USA if not in the World. First Monday is over 150 years old and going stronger than ever before. It is truly a shopping mecca without equal anywhere. Canton's Trade Days are a truly unique event that you must experience for yourself in order to believe! To see all dates remaining this year see our First Monday Dates Page or check out our Event Calendar! You can even Post your own event related to Canton Texas or First Monday!
First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas has something for all visitors. There are
numerous Pavilions Many are
in the City of Canton's official
First Monday Trade Days Park. However There are many privately operated Pavilions in and outside
of the Trade Days park. Check out all the Pavilions Here on our pavilions page.
For those looking for the real flea market atmosphere, there are the open air lots.
Both reserved and the unreserved sections. These areas lend an ambiance to first Monday
that gives you a truly unique experience. Whether you choose a pavilion or booth or a lot.
You will become, for at least a few days, part of the phenomenon known as The World
Famous First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas.
Vendors are allowed to set up on Wednesday according to the
following schedule: Food Vendors at 8:00 AM, Pavilions and the Civic center at 8:00 AM, Lots
in the reserved sections begin at 9:00 AM, The Log Cabin reserved section begins at 10:00 AM,
Last the unreserved sections begin at 11:00 AM. Selling is not allowed until Thursday. Visitors can start shopping at 8:00 AM Thursday. Most vendors are ready to sell on Thursday though some set up on Thursday and sell Friday Saturday and Sunday.
Whenever you come to First Monday to shop you will find a staggering variety of items to see and choose from. If you cannot find what you are looking for at first Monday, it must not be able to be found anywhere!
The City of Canton Police Department Operates a substation
right on the First Monday Trade Days Grounds. So help is never far away if ever needed.
Crime is not a big problem at the park. This is one of the few places where hundreds of
thousands of people still get together peacefully and amiably. Paramedics are always on
standby in case they are needed. City employees are out in force working in and around
the park through the whole weekend. The
City of Canton and Van Zandt County Sheriffs Department all use the 911 emergency system. So only one number to remember in an emergency... 911.
There are numerous Bathroom facilities scattered around the park and in some of the pavilions. There are many food vendors from fast food & takeout to indoor dining right on the grounds of First Monday. Also you can use our Search able Map of the Canton area to find local dining, lodging, attractions, businesses and service
providers for whatever you need. You can use the map to plot your drive here. To find a place to stay
while here and to find almost anything you can think of. There are many Campsites, Motels,
Restaurants, Bed & breakfast, Activities and Attractions within minutes of First Monday Trade Days.
Also you will find ample Parking and RV Parks right next to the Trade Days Park. For those who want
less of a camp out atmosphere East Texas Cable offers weekend cable service during first Monday for about $8:00.
First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas is a very well run event. However like all such events
there are policies and procedures that must be adhered to. For all privately run areas and pavilions please
look up their notices. See The City
of Cantons Policies and Procedures Here. Also the City of Canton Has an FAQ on their site just click here to view it.
We hope you will enjoy your First Monday experience.
Feel free to Contact 1st Monday
with your stories and experiences while at The World Famous First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas
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