Flea
markets have been popular in Canton, Texas for quite some time now.
The informal, intimate and celebratory tone of the event perfectly
matches the wilderness of the Texan landscape. And the fact that
First Monday actually has a historical and cultural significance only
makes the festival all the more exciting and entertaining for its
visitors.
The
Story Behind First Monday:
First
Monday was an event which started out as a random criminal trial that
was organized by a circuit judge all the way back in the 1850s. The
public trial and wildly advertised execution of the criminal was
witnessed by most of the local inhabitants of the area. And this
event was so widely publicized that it became a tradition of sorts to
host a festival on the First Monday Canton of the month to
commemorate this event.
Today,
instead of a public trial, you can find the world’s largest flea
market standing in Canton. This market and the festivities bear
testament to the stalls and shops that were set up on and near the
site back in the day to entertain the people who wanted to observe
the trial first-hand.
The
Canton
Flea Market,
though now called First Monday, is now held over a span of four days
from Thursday to Sunday.
The
Events Lined Up:
Other
than the various stalls lined up at the flea market, visitors can
take up tours around the vineyards, indulge in games that are
organized on-site, enjoy the local musical performances, socialize
with other guests and tantalize their taste buds with the local Texan
flavors.
People
usually plan to stay here for a few days or a weekend to enjoy all
the activities that are lined up for them. First Monday Market has
great lodging options for guests who want to stay on-site overnight.
You can also check into the nearby hotels and hostels if you want.
Accommodation
Options:
At
the First Monday Flea Market in Canton, you can plan the perfect
weekend getaway with your family and friends. The place is always
buzzing with activity and music. And after a hectic day of
sightseeing and shopping, you can crash into the on-site rooms and
trailers that are situated on the outskirts of the marketplace.
RV
Trailer Park:
Rent
out an RV trailer with your friends and get a rare opportunity to
interact with the local thrifters and shop owners. Most people who
have set up shop in the market prefer to lodge somewhere nearby
on-site so as to keep an eye on their stalls.
The
Civic Center is a great venue space for hosting parties and
receptions. You even have a daycare center and a senior citizen
building located nearby where the kids can play and the elderly can
rest.
Rented
Rooms:
Other
than that, you can even rent out a room in Canton or check into a
local motel. These rooms are available in a wide range of pricing
options. Also, the rooms are clean, well decorated, replete with the
basic facilities and well-connected to the Flea Market.
