being there when you return. Being new, you may not find the same booth again. It is easy to get turned around. Plan at least 5 hours to make even a cursory "run-through" of the area. Serious shoppers will need 8 hours to 3 days to cover the entire grounds. Bargain with the vendors. Even in the more established sections you can never tell who will say yes. Take a magnifier and small magnet. They'll come in handy for examining condition and identifying "brass" or "bronze" that is really steel. Wear comfortable shoes all the time and clothing appropriate for the season. Almost year 'round—wear sunscreen. If you don't know about an expensive collectible, be wary. Fakes and overpricing exist but knowing something about the item can prevent a bad purchase. Remember where you park. Even small purchases get heavy when carried over time and distance. You'll want to drop items off in the trunk. On Friday, May 2, 2008, Canton and First Monday Trade Days were hit by a tornado, that damaged signs, chimneys, vendor's goods, and uprooted several large trees. In March 2020, for the first time in Trade Days history the Trade Days were canceled for the upcoming April Trade Days, due to the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic. Notoriety Featured in the PBS documentary A Flea Market Documentary produced by WQED, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. References External links KWJB RADIO broadcasting from the First Monday Trade Days grounds Discounts, Coupons, Free Parking Passes, Loyalty Cards and more Canton Trade Days 800 Vendors & More First Monday Discount Cards Old West shopping area of First Monday Find Lodging for First Monday Trade Days Discount Parking Pass First Monday Trade Days Vendor Locator Video Tour of First Monday Trade Days Canton Texas Flea Market WQED page for A Flea Market Documentary First Monday Trade Days Dates Interactive Search Enabled Map Canton Texas and First Monday Trade Days First Monday Indoor Canton Marketplace Tourist attractions in Van Zandt County, Texas Retail markets in the United States Flea markets