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Spend Thanksgiving Day

in Canton, Texas!


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 First Monday Trade Days are Nov. 27-30. The Original First Monday Park is open all day on Thanksgiving. 

 

 

Photo by Country Living

"It's hard to imagine how big it is until you've been. But once you go, you'll be hooked." 

Read more about Country Living's visit to First Monday.

 

 

City of Canton's First Monday Staff

offer tips to make your 

shopping experience more enjoyable. 

 

A vendor-issued Gate Pass allows 30 minutes for the customer to drive a vehicle into the Park to load furniture or other heavy items. (click photo to enlarge)

 

With more than 100 acres of shopping in the Park, choose a meeting place in case your party becomes separated. "The Trade" statue, located at the SH 19 entrance is a popular choice. 
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Sell merchandise at Trade Days!

 

Melissa Brownlowray sells vintage clothing and hand-painted signs. She earned a degree in Fine Arts from the University of Texas and paid her tuition with First Monday sales profits.

 

 

Find out how easy it is to become a Vendor in the Original First Monday Park.
 

  


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June 25-28

 

 31st Annual Free State

Bluegrass Music Festival

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Average temperatures in Canton, Texas:

June-August -- 95 degrees

September-November -- 78 degrees

December-February -- 58 degrees

March-May -- 75 degrees

 

NEWS from the Original

First Monday Trade Days

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Autumn Stroll

October 18, 2008

Canton Main Street benefit.

This day-long event for the entire family begins with a 50-yard dash for the children followed by a 5K run/walk and one-mile family fun run/walk. After the races, there will be lots of activities around the Courthouse, including games for children, lots of food, shopping and live entertainment. There is also a Gala Dinner to be held at 6 p.m. at Rock High Ranch. For more information, call (903) 312-2042.

Canton Western Swing Valentine Party

February 13-14, 2009
Canton Civic Center

Friday's show starts at Noon and features Clyde Brewer & the River Road Boys, Jake Hooker & the Outsiders and The Oklahoma Swing Project.  On Saturday, join Jody Nix & the Texas Cowboys, Dave Alexander & His Big Western Swing Band along with the World Champion Fiddle Showcase. 

Tickets are $30 per day, $20 for a half day or $50 for BOTH days.

Full hookups for RV's are $25 per day and $20 for water and electric only. 

For more information, www.swingcanton.com

East Texas Business Exposition  (rescheduled due to Hurricane Ike)

March 19-21, 2009

10 am to 6 pm, Canton Civic Center
Admission and parking are free.  

Day 1  Small Business Resources and Technology

Day 2  Tourism in East Texas

For more information about being a sponsor or exhibitor, call (903) 603-6707 or e-mail INFO@ETXPO.COM.

Free State Bluegrass Music Festival set June 25-27, 2009

Make plans now to attend the 32nd Annual Free State Bluegrass Music Festival June 25-27, 2009, at the Canton Civic Center.

Concert goers should bring their own lawn chairs to the concerts.  Enjoy the music of Rhonda Vincent, Louisiana Grass, Monroe Crossing and Rarely Heard, as well as many other top-name performers. Shows start about noon.

Tickets are $30 per adult per day, or $75 for all three days.  There will be a matinee price of $20 after 5:00 p.m.  Children under age 12 are free with a paid adult. Lawn chairs may be set up when tickets are purchased.

RV hookups are available for $25 per day. Reservations are not accepted and space is available on a first-come first-served basis. Some 600 spaces are available on the Original First Monday grounds near the Civic Center.

For more information about the Free State Bluegrass Music Festival, visit www.bluegrasscanton.com or call 800.243.6502.