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First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas
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This is not about affiliate marketing, networking or advertising. This is simply about my offline activities. First Monday is an awesome event that I participate in and am passionate about most of the time. I will also post here from time to time articles about other subjects that I feel I must speak out on such as Spam and Cyber Squatting on Domain Names. Now for a short introduction to what First Monday Trade Days is all about. Considered by Far the oldest and largest Trade Days in the world! First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas attracts between 100,000 and 300,000 visitors monthly. It covers several hundred acres and has many different areas. Some areas are private and run seperately. Other areas are part of the official City of Canton operated trade days. We will show you all of first monday trade days in its entirety. From restrooms and emergency services to local dining, shopping and attractions. This is the only site you will ever need to find out all about First Monday Trade Days in Canton, Texas. First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas is recognized as the oldest Flea Market in the world, Originating in the 1850's. Check out the history of First Monday! First Monday Trade Days is not the only event held on the grounds. There are Car and Bike rallys as well as music festivals and more! First Monday and its surrounding neighbors offer plenty of parking, RV sites, motels, bed and breakfasts, dining and more! There are many other attractions in this beautifully wooded section of east Texas. Visit them all and make a vacation out of your trip to First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas! The next First Monday Trade Days run from August 2nd through August 5th 2007. Thank you for reading this Douglas Wolfe 1st Monday Affiliate Match My Business Profile |
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| For anyone visiting Canton from far away, I know guest accommodations get full fast during First Monday weekend. We have just opened a Bed and Breakfast in Athens, Texas, just down the road from Canton. It only takes 20 minutes to get from here to the trade grounds. Please check us out if your looking for a place to stay. www.oakcreekbnb.com OAK CREEK BED AND BREAKFAST 9004 County Road 2800 Athens, Texas 75751 (903) 675-5509 |
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| Canton First Monday has evolved many times since its inception around 1850. Yet through it all it has run continuously and grown to such a legendary event. As many know, it was called 'horse monday' or 'Hoss Monday" in the vernacular of the times. That was because people in the area rounded up the wild horses and brought them to town to trade or sell. Once the wild horse population was gone it slowly shifted to pigs. There was a time when it was said the best hogs in the world could be found at First Monday trade days. There is still a fairly large wild hog population in and around that portion of east Texas.
Nowadays people refer to dog alley when talking about the animal section of the first monday trade days. You can find almost any kind of domestic animal as well as most legal exotics there at one time or another. Yet dogs are still the number one animal today. The pavilions have changed much of the grounds into a marketplace, But there are still the open air reserved and unreserved sections Roy referred to in his post below. Here the true flea market and swap meet atmosphere still prevails. Here you can still search through piles of odds and ends to find that one treasure that makes your whole trip worth while. A truly unique experience, you have to see it yourself to believe it. Douglas Wolfe www.1stmonday.com |
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| Visitors Information For First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas Part 1 of 3
First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas starts on the Thursday before the first Monday of each month and runs 4 days through Sunday. Considered the Oldest & Largest Flea Market or Swap meet in the USA if not in the World. First Monday is over 150 years old and going stronger than ever before. It is truly a shopping mecca without equal anywhere. Canton's Trade Days are a truly unique event that you must experience for yourself in order to believe! To see all dates remaining this year see our First Monday Dates Page or check out our Event Calendar! You can even Post your own event related to Canton Texas or First Monday! First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas has something for all visitors. 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 on our pavilions page. 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 ambiance 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. 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 until Thursday. Visitors can start shopping at 8:00 AM Thursday. Many vendors are ready to sell on Thursday. Douglas Wolfe www.1stmonday.com |
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| Visitors Information For First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas Part 2 of 3
Whenever you come to First Monday to shop you will find a staggering variety of items to see and choose from. If you cannot find what you are looking for at first Monday, it must not be able to be found anywhere! 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 employees are out in force working in and around the park through the whole weekend. The City of Canton and Van Zandt County Sheriffs Department all use the 911 emergency system. So only one number to remember in an emergency... 911. There are numerous Bathroom facilities scattered around the park and in some of the pavilions. There are many food vendors from fast food & takeout to indoor dining right on the grounds of First Monday. Also you can use our Search able 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, Restaurants, 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 camp out atmosphere East Texas Cable offers weekend cable service during first Monday for about $8:00. Douglas Wolfe www.1stmonday.com |
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| Visitors Information For First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas Part 3 of 3
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 their notices. See The City of Cantons Policies and Procedures Here. Also the City of Canton Has an FAQ on their site just click here to view it. We hope you will enjoy your First Monday experience. Feel free to Contact 1st Monday with your stories and experiences while at The World Famous First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas To keep up to date on everything going on with 1st Monday.com and all updates to our site please Join our Update list Soon we will be adding a visitors directory so our visitors can add info to a personal profile and interact with other visitors or vendors here through messaging services, forums and private IMs within the forums. Check back often for the launch of our interactive features to allow all to communicate with each other in what ever ways wanted. Check back soon for our vendors directory. This will help you find vendors who carry what you are looking for. It will help you locate where vendors are within the first Monday grounds. It will help you find other vendors carrying similar items to what you find at one vendor. It will direct you to some vendors online stores and information so you can shop all month long not just during first Monday itself. While you are here be sure to check out the all new Free First Monday Online Photo Gallery, where you can upload your pictures and tell your story in your very own customizable photo albums! Douglas Wolfe www.1stmonday.com |
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| First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas
A brief general history. Part 1 of 2 First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas starts on the Thursday before the First Monday of each month and runs 4 days through Sunday First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas has a long history. Dating back to at least the 1850's. Some versions of the trade days history say it started as a horse swap meet. Other versions talk about how the circuit judge came to town only on the first monday of each month. Thus everyone came to town to do their buying and selling so they could record the transactions with the court. I believe their is truth in both versions. Since naturally people would choose the day the judge was in town as the day to buy and sell horses as well as many other items. Although some say the horse trading on the first monday predates the circuit judge's arrival on the scene. However it began may be buried in legend and stories passed down from generation to generation. One fact stands out clearly. Douglas Wolfe www.1stmonday.com |
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A brief general history. Part 2 of 2 First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas is widely regarded as the oldest and largest trade days in the world. It has grown from horse trading near the square and selling on the streets around the courthouse to a sprawling park covering hundreds of acres (the city owned park is approximately 160 acres), There are many areas outside the City of Canton trade days park such as Dog Alley, The Mountain, The Canton MarketPlace, and many more housing thousands of vendors and hosting millions of visitors a year. The First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas has acquired the moniker "The World Famous First Monday Trade Days" and rightfully so! They have earned every bit of recognition they have garnered in the 150 plus years of existence. Somewhere around or before 1965 the City of Canton bought land just north of the courthouse and moved the trade days off of the town square. The original First Monday Trade Days Park was only about 6 acres. By this time the Trade Days had gained national recognition. There are many stories of interest connected to First Monday Trade Days. Far to many to include all here even in a brief summary. The rich and varied history helps to keep the mystique alive today. Come experience the World Famous First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas for yourself! Douglas Wolfe www.1stmonday.com |
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| Hi Beth,
Yes it is huge. When you add all the various private areas to the city's sections it totals hundreds of acres plus half that again or more for parking and RV sites etc. It takes 2 or 3 days to actually see it all. They added a free shuttle to get from one section to another finally a few years ago. That has to be the best addition they have made in years. Now I need to add a general bit of history in my next post. Douglas Wolfe |
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| Hi Douglas,
That is one huge flea market! and it dates back to 1850 !! your new friend Beth Join FREE DM open in INDIA for IR |
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| Basic Vendors Information For First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas part 1 of 2
First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas starts on the Thursday before the first Monday of each month and runs 4 days through Sunday 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. 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 Cantons FAQ. You will be able to find rates or contact information on 1stmonday.com. 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 ambiance to first Monday that gives you a truly unique experience. Whether you choose a pavilion or a lot. You will become part of the phenomenon known as The First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas. Most Pavilions & Indoor Venues require that you apply in advance & be approved before renting. The Canton Civic Center is restricted to antiques and collectibles only. However you can always rent a lot in the open air sections. There are several providers that cater to the vendors selling at first Monday. You can rent tents, tables & more. You can rent tents that will be set up for you on Wed. or Thu.. Some Drive their RVs and stay right on the lots. You can camp on your lot & never leave your merchandise unwatched. First Monday opens up at 7 AM. Vendors are allowed to set up on Wed. according to the following schedule: Food Vendors at 8:00 AM, Pavilions & the Civic center at 8:00 AM, Lots in the reserved sections begin at 9:00 AM, The Log Cabin reserved section begin at 10:00 AM, Unreserved sections begin at 11:00 AM. Selling is not allowed until Thursday. Douglas Wolfe 1stMonday.com |
