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First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas has a place for all vendors. There are numerous Pavilions Many are in the City of Canton's official First Monday Trade Days Park. However There are many privately operated Pavilions in and outside of the Trade Days park. Check out all the Pavilions Here. Find links to the applications or contact information on our Pavilions Page For pricing information for the City of Canton Trade Days Park see the Cities FAQ, click here. You will be able to find rates or contact information on our pages dealing with the other pavilions, areas and providers.

For those looking for the real flea market atmosphere, there are the open air lots. Both reserved and the unreserved sections. These areas lend an ambience to first monday that gives you a truly unique experience. Whether you choose a pavilion or booth or a lot. You will become, for at least a few days, part of the phenomenon known as The World Famous First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas.

Most of the Pavilions, Malls, Marketplaces & Indoor Venues require that you apply in advance. You must be approved before you can rent a space inside most buildings. The Canton Civic Center is restricted to antiques and collectibles only. However you can always rent a lot in the reserved or unreserved lots. There are several vendors that cater to the vendors selling at first monday. You can rent tents, tables and more. You can even rent tents that will be set up for you on Wednesday or Thursday morning. Some Drive thier RVs and stay in the right on the lots. You can camp on your lot so you never have to leave your merchandise unwatched. First monday opens up at 7 AM. Vendors are allowed to set up on wednesday according to the following schedule: Food Vendors at 8:00 AM, Pavilions and the Civic center at 8:00 AM, Lots in the reserved sections begin at 9:00 AM, The Log Cabin reserved section begins at 10:00 AM, Last the unreserved sections begin at 11:00 AM. Selling is not allowed untill Thursday.

The City of Canton Police Department Operates a substation right on the First Monday Trade Days Grounds. So help is never far away if ever needed. Crime is not a big problem at the park. This is one of the few places where hundreds of thousands of people still get together peacefully and amiably. Paramedics are always on standby in case they are needed. City employess are out in force working in and around the park through the whole weekend. The City of Canton and Van Zandt County Sherrifs Department all use the 911 emergency system. So only one number to remember in an emergency... 911.

There is electric and water access within 100 feet of every lot and location in the First Monday Trade Days Park. There are numerous Bathroom facilities some including hot showers. There are many food vendors from fast food & takeout to indoor dining right on the grounds of First Monday. Also you can use our Searchable Map of the Canton area to find local dining, lodging, attractions, businesses and service providers for whatever you need. You can use the map to plot your drive here. To find a place to stay while here and to find almost anything you can think of. There are many Campsites, Motels, Restuarants, Bed & breakfast, Activities and Attractions within minutes of First Monday Trade Days. Also you will find ample Parking and RV Parks right next to the Trade Days Park. For those who want less of a campout atmosphere East Texas Cable offers weekend cable service during first monday for about $8:00.

First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas is a very well run event. However like all such events there are policies and procedures that must be adhered to. For all privately run areas and pavilions please look up thier notices. See The City of Cantons Policies and Procedures Here. Also the City of Canton Has an FAQ on thier site just click here to view it. We hope you will enjoy your First Monday experience. Feel free to Email Us with your stories and experiences at The World Famous First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas