With a 150 year history, First Monday Trade Days are a beloved tradition in Canton, TX. Shoppers sometimes call it the Canton Flea Market.
Originally a venue to trade horses and livestock, the flea market now sells everything imaginable and hosts hundreds of thousands of shoppers each year. Canton is within easy driving distance of Tyler and Dallas, but shoppers flock from much further away to make a weekend of this huge year round bargain hunting Mecca.
Location:
- Canton, Texas 75103
- 290 E Tyler Street
- Map and driving directions
Dates and Times:
- Every Thursday - Sunday before the first Monday of the month
- Dawn to dusk
Admission:
- Free admission
- Parking $4 - $5, depending on lot
- VIP parking by Groves Street Main Gate for $10
- Bus parking at West Gate entrance, off of I-20
- Handicapped parking at Main Gate and Log Cabin
- Leashed dogs are welcome, but owners must clean up after them
Merchandise:
With more than 28 miles of vendors, there's little you won't find at the Canton Flea Market. Among the most popular items, you'll see:
- Antiques and collectibles
- Furniture and home decorations
- Vintage clothing
- Jewelry
- Paintings, pottery, and other fine art
- Produce and food
- Stained glass, leather goods, quilts, and other handcrafts
- Ceramics, glassware, and dishes
- Outdoor furniture and decorations
The Inside Scoop:
- Scooters, shopping carts, and wagons for rent at main entrances.
- Several ATM machines available within flea market.
- Picnic areas and lots of concessions available, including funnel cakes, fresh roasted corn, and homemade ice cream.
- If you buy furniture or other large merchandise, ask the seller for a Gate Pass, which allows you to drive into the flea market grounds for 30 minutes to load purchases.
- In addition to the vendors selling inside the official First Monday Trade Days Park, lots of nearby property owners are hosting vendors as well. For shoppers, it just adds up to an even larger flea market. Some parking lot to parking lot trolley service is available for shoppers visiting multiple properties.
