The Biggest Event of the Year!

The October First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas are normally one of the two biggest months of the year. The weather is cooler, it is actually nice out walking around the lots and pavilions this time of year. Crowds approach 500,000 sometimes in October and again in April and May some years. There can easily be 10,000 vendors at times during these months. This is the month that defines the Canton Trade Days it shines in all its legendary glory. If you only get to go to one First Monday Canton Trade Days in your life, make it an October trip. You will relish the memory for the rest of your life!

While much of the Flea Market held every month the four days before the First Monday of the month in Canton, Texas has moved under the awnings and roofs of the pavilions. There is still a large area of open air lots both reserved and first come first served areas that keep the mystique and atmosphere of an old time Swap Meet and Trade Days alive and kicking every month. While the treasures that used to be found on a regular basis in some categories are harder to find others have sprang up to take their place. There is no telling what you might find digging through the boxes, crates and bins of many of the die hard vendors who refuse to go indoors or under a roof.

Many attractions are now finding there way to First Monday, Such as Thomas the Train who appeared a couple months ago. In the past many people never thought of the kids that attend with their families. Yet when you have 150,000 to 300,000 adults you also have 100,000 to 200,000 younger members of the family with them. First Monday is a treat for the entire family, truly with something for everyone. Experience it for yourself!