CANTON, TEXAS

One of the largest fleamarkets is the World Famous First Monday Trade Days in Canton,Texas.One weekend every month, an East Texas town turns into THE biggest open-air trade days in the world.What started by chance more than a century ago in an event you must experience to believe! Now, First Monday Trade Days hosts up to 7,000 vendors and as many as 300,000 visitors.First Monday Trade Days takes place Thursday through Sunday before the first Monday of every month.
It all began in the 1950's when the judge would stop in Canton on the first monday of each month to hold court.People from the area came to town on that day to conduct their business and sit in on court proceedings ... and watch a few "hangings".Quite naturally, many also brought their own goods, produce and livestock with them to sell or trade. Many people also brought goods, produce and livestock with them to sell. By 1965, FIRST MONDAY had outgrown the Town Square. It was then that the City of Canton purchased six acres just two blocks North of the courthouse. FIRST MONDAY only "happened" on the first Monday of each month. But if you checkit out today you will notice that you will note that Monday has been excluded.