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Things You Should Know

 Before You Come

 to Trade Days

 

* Wear comfortable walking shoes. Flip-flops and dress shoes are not recommended.

 

* Be prepared for changing temperatures by layering comfortable clothing.

 

* Wear sunscreen and re-apply frequently. 

 

* Non-aggressive dogs are permitted in the Original First Monday Park, but they must be kept on a leash and owners must clean up after them.  

 

 

 

 

 

 MAKING MEMORIES

TO LAST A LIFETIME

   

Did you know calories don't count at First Monday Trade Days?

 

From funnel cakes and homemade ice cream, to corn dogs and hand-cut fries, food concession vendors in the Original First Monday Park are cooking up something tasty for shoppers. See what's cookin' this month...  

 

 

First Monday Trade Days isn't just a quest for a good bargain. 

This mother and daughter from Belton, Texas, left the husbands and kids at home and had a fun-filled day they will always remember. 

 

 

 

 

Original First Monday Trade Days

Information for Shoppers

   

These brothers from Broken Bow, OK, say the Original First Monday Park is the best place to find a good garden hoe.
For more than 150 years, shoppers from across Northeast Texas and beyond have been coming to the Original First Monday Trade Days Park in Canton. In the early days, they travelled to Canton to trade horses, livestock, dogs, tools and farm equipment, and to sell homemade items and produce. More than a century later, antiques and collectibles, furniture and home decor, arts and crafts, jewelry and vintage clothing are among the more sought-after items. 

In today's fast-moving world where almost anything can be purchased from a home computer, many marvel at the thousands of shoppers who continue to make the trek to Canton month after month. They say it's the First Monday experience that keeps them coming back.

 Download a Map of the Original First Monday Park. 

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SHOPPERS' FAQ

What are the shopping hours for Trade Days in the Original First Monday Park?
Is there an admission fee to the Original First Monday Park?
Where can I find parking for the Original First Monday Park?
Are there ATMs in the Original First Monday Park?
Are there animals for sale in the Original First Monday Park?
Where can I find information about lodging in Canton?

What are the shopping hours for Trade Days in the Original First Monday Park?

The Original First Monday Park is open to shoppers from dawn to dusk Thursday through Sunday before the first Monday of every month. Trade Days take place every month, regardless of the weather. Back to top

Is there an admission fee to the Original First Monday Park?

No. Admission is free. Back to top

Where can I find parking for the Original First Monday Park?

City of Canton parking is available for the Original First Monday Park at a cost of $4 per vehicle at the following locations:

* West Gate Entrance on FM 859 (Exit 526 off I-20). Buses should use West Gate Entrance.

* Near the Civic Center on Flea Market Road off SH 64. 

Additional parking is available on SH 19 and in the downtown area on Groves Street for about $4 per vehicle. 

Handicapped parking is available at the Main Gate and Log Cabin. Scooters may be rented inside every main entrance. 

VIP parking is available at the Main Gate for $10 per day. 

Tour groups are welcome and encouraged to contact the Log Cabin Office prior to their trip. Back to top
 

Are there ATMs in the Original First Monday Park?

ATM's may be found at the following locations:

* Inside the Civic Center

* Arbor Food Court

* Baked Potatoe Restaurant

* Trade Centers II, III and IV

* Breezeway between Arbor III and Trade Centers I and II
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Are there animals for sale in the Original First Monday Park?

No. Animals are sold in Dog Alley, which is located on the Southeast corner of SH 19 and SH 64. Back to top 

Where can I find information about lodging in Canton?

Contact the Canton Chamber of Commerce for lodging information. The City of Canton is not affiliated with any lodging business nor does it make any guarantee as to the quality of businesses listed on the Chamber of Commerce web site or any other web site.