Check Out The World's Largest Flea Market This Coming First Monday!

As the world's largest flea market, you will discover a treasure trove of goodies at First Monday. Regularly regarded as one of the best things to do in Dallas and beyond, the First Monday flea market is a good time for people of all ages. Here is what you need to know before you embark on your shopping adventure.

Flea Market Details: This massive flea market is located in Canton, Texas. You will find all of the fun just south of Interstate 20, making it accessible from a number of cities all over the region. The flea market is just one hour from Dallas, two hours from Shreveport, and four hours from Oklahoma City.

You can visit the market on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday before the first Monday of every month, hence the catchy name of this unique experience. The vendors operate from sun up until sundown on these days. First Monday operates all year long regardless of the weather. This makes it important to dress for the current weather conditions.

Logistics: There is no fee for visiting the flea market. However, there is a $10 parking fee per vehicle in the designated lots. Upgrade to VIP parking for $20 at the Main Gate entrance to the market. Leashed dogs, strollers, and scooters are all permissible at the venue.

Make a trip out of it by using the nearby RV park for your lodging needs. There are also a number of hotels and bed and breakfast facilities located just minutes from the market.

What You Will Find: It is hard to know what you will find with a trip to First Monday. Shoppers have been making the pilgrimage to this iconic Northeast Texas flea market for over 150 years. While the shoppers once traveled to this location to trade cattle and farm equipment, it is now a hub of activity with vendors selling items such as home decor, handmade arts and crafts, jewelry, vintage clothing, collectibles, and much more. Over 5,000 vendors call First Monday home, guaranteeing that you will have plenty to look at and buy when you visit.

Food and Drink Options: Shopping is only half the fun at First Monday. Visitors will also find a variety of goodies from food vendors located in the Original First Monday Park. Nosh on corn dogs, homemade ice cream, funnel cakes, and more. Note that many of the vendors do not accept credit cards so you will want to bring along plenty of cash.

Be sure to allow plenty of time to browse the extensive collection of unique goods for sale at First Monday. This will be a flea market that you want to visit over and over again.