First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas has a place for all vendors. 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.
Find links to the applications or contact information on our Pavilions Page
For pricing information for the City of Canton Trade Days Park see the Cities FAQ, click here.
You will be able to find rates or contact information on our pages dealing with the other pavilions, areas and providers.
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 ambience 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.
Most of the Pavilions, Malls,
Marketplaces & Indoor Venues require that you apply in advance. You must be approved
before you can rent a space inside most buildings. The Canton Civic Center is restricted
to antiques and collectibles only. However you can always rent a lot in the
reserved or unreserved lots. There are several vendors that cater to the vendors selling at
first monday. You can rent tents, tables and more. You can even rent tents that will be set
up for you on Wednesday or Thursday morning. Some Drive thier RVs and stay in the right on
the lots. You can camp on your lot so you never have to leave your merchandise unwatched.
First monday opens up at 7 AM. 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 untill Thursday.
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 employess are out in force working in and around
the park through the whole weekend. The
City of Canton and Van Zandt County Sherrifs Department all use the 911
emergency system. So only one number to remember in an emergency... 911.
There is electric and water access within 100 feet of every lot and location in the
First Monday Trade Days Park. There are numerous Bathroom facilities some including hot
showers. There are many food vendors from fast food & takeout to indoor dining right on
the grounds of First Monday. Also you can use our
Searchable 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,
Restuarants, 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 campout atmosphere East Texas Cable offers weekend cable service during first monday for about $8:00.
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