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First Monday Trade Days may be a popular event in East Texas, but that doesn't mean that it can't keep hundreds of thousands of people heading to Canton. Canton for four days each month. The event is open from Thursday through the Sunday ahead of the First Tuesday of every month hundreds of vendors will set up shop offering a wide range of shopping opportunities.The place that was founded more than a century ago as an antique market has grown into home to some most cutting-edge, innovative furniture, antiques and collectibles to be located anywhere. Over the last 150 years, many things have changed in this Original First Monday Park; however, the authentic, home-grown relationship between sellers and buyers are the main reason people remain loyal.The following are all of the 2021 First Monday Trade Days:September 2nd-5thSeptember 30th - October 3rdOctober 28th - October 31stDecember 2nd-5th<img width="483" src="https://shopacrosstexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Canton_First_Monday_Trade_Days_980x635px.jpg">According the the First Monday Trade Days website it is the oldest and largest continuously operating outdoor flea market located in the United States.According to https://www.cantonshoppingguide.com/ in trading, idea in First Monday Trade Days started in the year 1850 when the circuit judge would travel to Canton on the First Monday of each month. Everyone from across the county would travel to Canton for court dealings. Over time, residents brought the items they had brought, whether it be produce, livestock as well as other objects of origin, to sell or trade. In 1965 First Monday outgrew the city's Town Square so it was relocated to present-day location. The rest is history...First Monday Trade Days is comprised of a wide range of private sellers . The chances are that, regardless of how many times you go, you'll never truly see the entire market. The flea market sits on a vast area with over 700,00 square meters of shopping.Participating in First Monday is free, but the majority of parking spots surrounding the trade area charge $5 to park.You can visit First Monday Trade Days website here.
