Everything You Need To Know About First Monday Canton

First Monday Canton is arguably the world’s largest flea market with an intriguing history. Visit First Monday for some of the best deals and some of the most unique items you can find to brighten up your home or even brighten up your life! 

To understand exactly why you should visit First Monday, here are some things you need to know about it first.

History

You would not believe it, but the origin of this vast and lively flea market is actually rooted in the 1850s! There was a circuit judge who used to make a regular stop at Canton, specifically on the first Monday of each month. Guess we now know where the name comes from!

On this day, the Judge used to hold court. It was pretty popular amongst the people since they used to make time to come to town on the day to sit for the court proceedings, and even stock their pantries and conduct business!

Deep insights

Court proceedings had a bit of an entertainment value for the good old folk of Canton, because there would be times when someone was accused of being guilty… and that meant the people would get to witness a hanging. Because of how many people used to come to watch, it was a hotspot for business. In fact, it grew from simple food stands and local goods and produce, to livestock, selling wild horses and other massive goods that could be sold!

Highlights of the place

By 1965, over a hundred years later, it outgrew the Town Square! That is when the location for today’s First Monday was bought, only two blocks away from the courthouse. Although it used to happen on the first Monday of each month, it was altered to accommodate the modern lifestyle, where it happens from Thursday to Sunday. But the name stuck as First Monday Trade Days!

The People and things to do

There is an entire community that has been built here. There are people who have had generations of vendors selling at First Monday.

• There are vendors who have been selling unique and custom made signs for 40 years!
  
  
• You can find all sorts of unique products like the maps of
  USA or maps of lakes in Canton printed on cushions and bedsheets.
  
  
• The range and variety is almost unimaginable. There are regular thrifters that come here that you can talk to and find out the special hubs for unique items.
  
• You can meet pickers, those you know where and when the best sales and deals are being offered.

A gala time ahead

Don't forget to support local creators and makers! Vendors here either sell one time, or have been coming regularly for years. Be sure to visit the veterans of the trade! You will know the popular spots by the crowd around it, and once you enter you will understand why.

Enjoy a weekend away from home by staying in trailer parks, RV parks and hotels that have been symbiotically supporting First Monday Canton. Visit First Monday for a weekend getaway!