When is First Monday Trade Days in Canton, Texas?

First Monday Trade Days is held Thursday through Sunday before the first Monday of each month in Canton, Texas. Never open on Monday — that is the joke and the rule.

Where can I find a First Monday Trade Days map?

Visit First Monday provides the First Monday Finder map app and online map to help shoppers search vendors, categories, food, restrooms, and other stops around the market.

What is Visit First Monday?

Visit First Monday is a trip-planning guide for First Monday Trade Days in Canton, Texas, including dates, shopping tips, vendor discovery, and the First Monday Finder map.

Visit First Monday is an official trip-planning guide for First Monday Trade Days in Canton, Texas, with market dates, a vendor map, Lewis-side $5 parking tips, shopping guides, and the “Never open on Monday” date rule.

Official Guide To Canton Trade Days

Find the best of First Monday before you even arrive.

Maps, market dates, vendor highlights, parking tips, and the tools that help you plan for the Thursday-through-Sunday market days before the first Monday of each month.

Last updated May 26, 2026

What Makes First Monday So Special?

With endless shopping options available today, Canton First Monday Trade Days stands apart as more than just a market, it's an experience. As the World's Largest Flea Market, it's where treasure hunters, trendsetters, and deal-seekers come together to explore thousands of vendors offering unique antiques, handcrafted goods, boutique fashion, rare collectibles, and mouthwatering food.

Here, every time you Visit First Monday is an adventure, a chance to uncover hidden gems, meet passionate makers, and be part of a rich tradition that has been drawing visitors for over 150 years. Whether you're searching for one-of-a-kind finds or just soaking in the energy of this legendary marketplace, you'll never regret it when you Visit First Monday. It truly is a place you won't find anywhere else.

✨ Come see for yourself, where the hunt is as exciting as the find! ✨

Fresh from First Monday

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Get the latest market countdowns, vendor spotlights, parking tips, and can't-miss finds straight from Canton. Follow @visitfirstmonday on Instagram and see what's happening before your next trip.

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Canton By the Numbers

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Over 450 Acres of Vintage Treasures, Hand-crafted goods and New Fashion Trends All Rolled Up in One

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Up to 100,000 guests come to Visit First Monday to shop and soak up the sights of the Largest Flea Market in the World

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5,000+ Vendors setup shop at Canton so shoppers can find the best products when they Visit First Monday

Start Planning Your Next Visit Today

VisitFirstMonday.com is your official guide to First Monday Trade Days in Canton, Texas, the largest and longest-running flea market in the USA. The market happens only on the Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday before the first Monday of each month.

Whether you're planning your first visit or you're a seasoned treasure hunter, Visit First Monday is your go-to source for:

Interactive Vendor Map
Booth Listings with Photos & Keywords
Shopping Guides by Category (Vintage, Handmade, Antiques, Food, Apparel & More)
Parking Tips, Event Schedules, and Insider Tricks

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First Monday Finder

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Click this handy map to help you SEARCH BY KEYWORD and navigate the entire First Monday Grounds to find where your favorite vendors are or discover new treasures.

So Many Useful Features at Your Fingertips

Restrooms: No more wandering, get real-time directions to the nearest restroom.

Favorite Food: Craving kettle corn, brisket, or fresh lemonade? Search by food and walk straight there!

ATM: Running low on cash? Find the nearest ATM with just one tap.

You Are Here: Never get turned around, see your live location anywhere on the grounds.

Park Smart: Pin your parking spot and find it easily after a day of shopping.

Scooter Reservations (Coming Soon): Make reservations before your arrive to book your scooter and help you get around First Monday grounds.

Lewis side parking

Start on the Lewis side: $5 parking and closer access.

Visit First Monday is highlighting the Lewis side of Canton because it is the side we are mostly marketing. Lewis First Monday lists $5 parking at North Gate, East Gate, Dealers Row, and Arbors Entrance, with short walks to Lewis pavilions and Arbors.

Lewis First Monday: 801 N. Trades Day Blvd, Canton, TX 75103 · 903-567-1234

See Lewis $5 parking First Monday parking guide

First Monday fact: The market is Thursday through Sunday before the first Monday — never open on Monday. Visit First Monday highlights the Lewis side, including $5 parking and closer shopper access. Open the Lewis First Monday Google Maps location.