First Monday Canton
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Fine Artisans and Antique Dealers
are among thousands of unique
vendors who keep coming back to
 the Original First Monday Park.  

  

DON'T FORGET TO LOOK FOR THOSE SPECIAL EASTER DECORATIONS WHILE YOU'RE HERE!

The Flow Blue Brothers, James and Jerry Knightstep of Dallas, sell the English-made china in the Canton Civic Center. The brothers are the largest dealer of Flow Blue china in the United States. Here, they display a plate from the Cashmere pattern, which dates back to 1844. (click photo to enlarge)

  VENDOR TIPS:

 * Bring change with you - change is not available from the office, although ATM's are located on the grounds

* Be sure to have your hangtag, receipt and sales tax ID number with you

* Have your hangtag visible at all times to gain access to the grounds and parking

* Electricity and water are available within 100' of each lot, but you need to provide your own extension cord and water hose

* Free parking is available for vendors by the Log Cabin

* Hill Top Parking is located by the Main Gate on Groves Street for $10/$20 for the weekend

*Reserved parking is also available at the NEW On Grounds Parking Area by the creek on the east side of the grounds for $10 per space

* Vendors may park ON THEIR LOT with merchandise displayed at the front of the lot

* Restrooms with showers are located on the grounds (Bring your own towel, etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First Monday Trade Days

Vendor Information

Become part of the historic and world-famous Trade Days experience by becoming a vendor in the Original First Monday Trade Days Park. Located on some 100 acres between FM 859 and SH 19, the original park is owned and operated by the City of Canton. Estimates of monthly visitors to the Original First Monday Park range from 100,000 during January, February, March, July, August and September to 300,000 visitors during April, May, June, October, November and December.

Reserving Vendor Space

Renting Space in the Civic Center during First Monday

Vendors' Frequently Asked Questions

Approved Tent & Table Vendors

Vendor's Stories

   

Outdoor Lots

Outdoor Lots are available at $50 per lot for the weekend.  The lots are approximately 12' wide by 20' deep.  The lots may be renewed on a month-by-month basis if rent is paid by the Friday following each First Monday.  You may rent a lot in person during First Monday or via phone (beginning the second Tuesday after First Monday) by calling (903) 567-6556.

 

Dry Creek Landing (Lock & Leave)

Click here for application to Dry Creek Landing

Dry Creek Landing is a 10,000 square-foot lock and leave building. It is not a climate-controlled building, but is well insulated, ventilated and will have circulating fans.
 
In addition to First Monday policies and procedures vendor information brochure, Dry Creek Landing vendors must comply with the building guidelines. 
 
Click here for guidelines.
 

 Civic Center

Click here for Civic Center Application

The Civic Center is a climate-controlled building.  Space rental shall be for the sale of antiques and collectibles only.  Reproductions and/or new merchandise are not allowed.  Eighty per cent (80%) of the collectibles must be at least 20 years old.  No merchandise currently available wholesale or retail is allowed. Click here for full set of guidelines.
 
Space Rental - Rates for the First Monday weekend (including electricity in your booth) are as follows:
 
10' x 10' $125
10' x 12' $150
10' x 14' $175
 Building Hours:

   
Open to Vendors:  
Wednesday                                 

             8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.  

Thursday - Saturday              7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 
Sunday              7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Monday              8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.    
             
Open to Public:                                                                                    
Thursday - Saturday              8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday              8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
                                                                                                                                                                                                        

 

 Trade Centers I, II, III and IV

Click here for Trade Center Application

Click here for Trade Center Guidelines.