First Monday Trades Days

This past weekend when Sam and I traveled to Dallas, we passed through the town of Canton, Texas.   This town is famous for it's "First Monday trade days."  It is a ginormous Flea Market.  

First Monday Canton has earned its reputation as the world's largest flea market, with a rich history dating back to the 1850's when the circuit judge stopped in Canton on the first Monday of each month to hold court.  People would come in to town for business and would bring their own goods to sell or trade.  

Now days....First Monday begins on Thursday prior to the First Monday of the month, and closes on Sunday....No trading is done on Mondays.  

Originally, people bartered goods of all kinds and this continued for many years.  Very little bartering is done now, but occasionally you  might find an old timer who still enjoys doing this.  

This picture shows only a small portion of the grounds and the vendors.  This place is huge and if you are not familiar with the vendors or what it is that you are shopping for, it could easily take you two or three days to shop the whole area.  

People travel from all over the United States to sell their products OR to shop.  Fortunately, we live only 30 minutes from this area.  We May go once or twice a year just to see what all is new.  

You can find just about anything and everything at Canton First Monday.  

Home goods, FOOD, furniture, tools, antiques, dishes, signs, ironwork, CLOTHING, candles, 

COLLECTIBLES, arts and crafts, pets, SHABBY CHIC, fishing gear, hunting items, plants, etc. etc. etc. 

Anything that you could possibly collect, you can find here.  

There are decorations for Christmas, Easter, 4th of July and every single Holiday you can think of.   

You can find a huge selection of dried foods, coffee, teas, candy, and the food trucks are plentiful.  Anything from BBQ, corn on the cob, chicken salad, sausage on a stick, CORN DOGS, or whatever you are hungry for.....they have it!!

What I really enjoy are the antiques and all of the Unique items that you just don't find anywhere else.  

Parking is $5.00 a car, but you had better get there early!  

Have any of you ever been to Canton First Monday Trade Days??

If not....it would be worth the trip just to come explore this place.  

Bring PLENTY of $$$$ though and you might want to come in a full size vehicle.  

Over the years, I have made many purchases from First Monday.  I bought a huge custom made cabinet that I have in my dining area.  I've also purchased several T-shirts, clothing items, decorations, and food.  

We didn't stop as we passed through the town last weekend, but I just might need to plan a visit to First Monday in the near future!!

Enjoy the plans that you have for today...

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