First Monday Trade Day's

World Famous First Monday Trade Days!

One week-end every month, a peaceful, friendly East Texas town (population 5,100) turns into THE biggest open air trade days in the world!
It all began in the 1850's when the District Judge stopped in Canton on the first Monday of every month to hold court sessions, many brought goods, produce, and livestock with them to buy, sell, or trade. By, 1965 First Monday had outgrown the downtown square and was moved to six acres just two blocks north of the courthouse. What started by chance more than a century ago in an event you MUST experience to believe! Now, First Monday Trade Days host up to 7,000 vendors and as many as 300,000 visitors.

First Monday Trade Days takes place Thursday through Sunday before the first Monday of every month.

I highly recommend this great flea market .

To get information Contact the staff @

First Monday Trade Days
P.O. Box 245
Canton, TX 75103
Ph: 903-567-6556
Fax 903-567-1753

Armadillo Indoor Flea Market

It’s a bold move to introduce a new flea market to Houston, but it seems as if the Armadillo Indoor Flea Market Mall has done all right in taking the leap of faith. A year ago last summer, the market opened its doors in the previously run down Garden Ridge building in Harris County. The actual restoration required to move in to the building was work enough alone to give pause to the most enthusiastic fan of flea markets.

The façade of the building was updated and the mechanical and electrical systems were completely re-done. New heating and air conditioning units were installed, giving customers a comfortable and appealing place to shop for the hours it would take them to get through the 236,776-square-feet building.

The market is a new twist on the traditional outdoor flea market approach. Its indoor ambiance creates an entirely new feel of modernity and some think the different method is so different it should have a new name entirely. But others welcome the convenience of the Walmart of flea markets. It has several hundred businesses under its roof and offer new things every week. Its retail spaces available for vendors go up to 10,000 square feet. The combination of a flea market, farmers market, carnival, expo, live music and performances combines to create an environment literally pulsing with life and activity.

Trader’s World

The Midwest might have not much besides cows and corn, but only people who haven’t been to Monroe, Ohio, located between Dayton and Cincinatti. Right between those two cities is what has been called the Midwest’s largest, most colorful flea markets.

Trader’s World’s motto is “Shop ‘til you Drop.” This might give you just a small idea of the size of this place. Its list of vendors is enormous and it has great Midwestern food shops to keep you nourished while you attempt to see just a slice of the stores in this huge flea market.

Biscuits and gravy, fried chicken, pizza, sandwiches, and of course all types of beverages can be found throughout the market. There are rest rooms, baby changing stations, and is totally accessible by wheelchairs. The market is air conditioned and also has a barber shop, beauty shop and a bridal shop. These are just a few examples of the many conveniences and options Trader’s World offers its customers.

The following is a list of just a few of the Trader’s World vendors: Shelly's Country Kitchenware, JoLee, Enchantment Jewelry, Crafty Corner, The Bargain Box, Knives Unlimited, TGB Computers, The Sofa Store & More, Affordable Medical Apparel, Shoe Show Place, The Rug Company, York’s Novelties and Gary’s Cedar Shop.

The Holmes County Amish Flea Market

If you’re looking for an out-of-the-way experience and some authentic American handicrafts, check out one of the country’s most popular Amish flea markets. The Holmes County Amish Flea Market is located in Holmes County, Ohio and is one of the Amish’s principal place of business in the area.

The Amish people give a whole other definition to the word “homemade.” Everything you’ll buy at this market will be authentic and completely, 100% original. No chemicals or machines labor here.

Meats, cheeses, fudge, candy, jam and jelly are just a few of the delicious and hearty foods available to sample at the Holmes County Amish Flea Market. Not only does wholesome and exciting food await your sampling, but antiques, crafts, collectables, clothing, furniture, candles, quilts and other wood products are also sold by those experienced Amish homemakers. It’s not everywhere you can find a real homemade quilt that’s of excellent quality these days.

The arts of sewing and carving are quickly vanishing in today’s world of digital media and mass production. Give yourself a dose of real, down to earth American heartiness at this Amish flea market.

The market is comfortable and enjoyable to spend time in, as it has roofs over 100,000 square feet full of up to 500 booths with so many things to look at that even if you have children with you, they’ll never get bored. Their hours are every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM.

The Rose Bowl Flea Market

For those who think the Rose Bowl just entails some really good football, think again. One of the country’s most enormous, vibrant flea markets also bears the same name as the annual, much loved football tournament.

On the second Sunday of every month, thousands of vendors gather from around the country to offer their wares to the public. The Rose Bowl Flea Market has been nicknamed “America’s Marketplace of Unusual Items.” This is due to the large variety of seemingly endless products you can find among its booths.

Antique collectibles, exotic artifacts, and vintage clothing can all be found at this well known national flea market in sunny California’s Pasadena. Over 2,200 vendors and 20,000 buyers come each month to haggle over treasures gathered from all over the country and sometimes internationally as well.

The Rose Bowl Market has been a gathering place for vendors and buyers for over 39 years, and coming just one time will most definitely not be sufficient to cover the whole area. There are so many things to choose from, it will be difficult to cover all your areas of interest in just one trip.

Admission prices vary according to what privileges you’re willing to pay for. If you’d like a preview before anyone else gets to the market, an admission ticket to enter at 5 AM will cost you $20. To enter at 7 AM, you’ll pay $15, 8 AM admission costs $10, and regular ticket hours (from 9 AM to 3 PM) cost $8.

Rice’s Market

If you’ve been to Europe and have seen the enormous and frequent flea markets in their old streets, you might be feeling down about coming back to the states and finding nothing of the kind. But all you need is a little know-how about where those markets are held and what kinds each city offers, because there actually are many flea markets available in the United States. You just have to look a little harder to find them.

One of the oldest and largest flea markets in the nation is held every Tuesday year round from 7 AM to 1:30 PM in the town of New Hope, Pennsylvania. It’s known locally and around the country as Rice’s Market, named after its 1860 founder, Mr. A.L. Rice, who settled in Pennsylvania and began auctioning off his and his neighbors’ goods every week. His success at getting rid of the products spread quickly around town, and soon dozens were approaching him to get him to sell their cattle and produce.

Today, you can find a myriad of products for a myriad of prices. The whole market is held on a 30 acre lot, and has been renovated several times to make it more accessible and shop-friendly for customers. There are paved sidewalks and streets for strollers and wheelchairs, bathrooms, and 2 ATMs.

Chances are you’ll be able to find what you’re looking for, no matter what genre it lands in. Rice’s Market sells antiques and collectibles, jewelry, fresh fruits and vegetables, Amish meats and baked goods, clothing, handbags, real and dried flowers, hand made collectibles and household and gift items.