You’ll want to bring a large vehicle to these monthly trade days in Texas for gifts and treasures.
Trade days are an excellent opportunity to meet people from all over the state and find unique items that can’t be found anywhere else. From food vendors, antique dealers, and artisans to live entertainment at some, monthly trade days in Texas provide something for everyone!
Monthly Trade Days In Texas
If you’re looking for a fun outing with the family, check out all the market days in Texas. These events are held once a month at the same location each month. Trades Days in Texas are all around the state and offer an excellent opportunity to see what other people have made, grown, and sell.
At these events, you can also find food vendors, crafts, antiques, and live music.
• First Monday Trade Days – Canton, Texas
800 First Monday Lane, Canton, TX
Located just outside of Dallas on Interstate 20, Canton Trade Days is one of the most popular markets in Texas. With over 5,000 vendors, It is a great place to buy and sell all types of goods. You can find new and used items, antiques, crafts, fashion vendors, and more. There are nice restrooms throughout. For a list of vendors at Canton Trade Days, visit First Monday Canton.
Years ago, my mom and I bundled up and trekked there in January. It was cold, but we got some hot chocolate to warm us up and mostly shopped inside buildings with heat. I remember finding something unique for my house and garden.
When: Always the weekend before the first Monday of every month.
Hours: Dawn to Dusk, Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun
Admission: Free
Parking: Free and paid parking is available all around the grounds. Free parking may be hard to find, but it’s there. I have yet to pay for parking.
See Canton’s 2025 First Monday Trade Days dates in the link above.
Things To Do In Canton
- Purtis Creek State Park is not too far from Canton
- Silver Spur Ranch – an RV park, cabins for rent, pool for the public (costs $5 to swim), restaurant, a tree house to rent, Conestoga Wagons to rent, pond, and more is just north of town.
- Splash Kingdom for when it’s hot outside and the kids are whining!
• Third Monday McKinney Trade Days
4550 W University Dr. McKinney, TX
Formerly known as Third Monday Trade Days, Third Monday McKinney Trade Days have new owners and run the trade days with little interruption. It features over 1,000 vendors, including small local businesses selling artisan wares, antiques, trendy clothes, and food. When I was there, it was huge, and I found a vendor selling fresh sourdough bread.
When: The weekend before the third Monday of every Month.
Admission: Free
Hours: 9 am to 4 pm Fri/Sat/Sun – 5 pm on Sat/Sun
Parking: $5 on Saturday/Sunday until 4 p.m. Parking is FREE on Fridays and AFTER 4 p.m. on Sat-Sun.
2025 Dates Third Monday McKinney Trade Days
Things To Do In McKinney
- McKinney has an outstanding farmer’s market every Saturday in the square.
- Many boutiques, coffee shops, restaurants, wineries, and wine-tasting rooms are also in the square.
- Lake Lavon
- Take a weekend getaway in McKinney.
• First Monday Trade Days Weatherford
317 Santa Fe Dr., Weatherford, TX
Located in the heart of Weatherford’s historic district, adjacent to the local farmer’s market, and with convenient parking on Santa Fe Drive, First Monday Trade Days Weatherford has been recognized as one of the most popular tourist attractions in North Texas.
When: Always the weekend before the first Monday of every month.
Admission: Free
Hours: 9 am to 4 pm Sat/Sun
Parking: It doesn’t mention parking, but parking was free the last time I was there.
Things To Do In Weatherford
- Weatherford’s Annual Peach Festival is always in July.
- Town Square shopping and eating
- Beautiful gardens at Chandor Gardens
• Fredericksburg Trade Days
355 Sunday Farms Lane, Fredericksburg, TX
The excitement of Fredericksburg Trade Days at Sunday Farms is contagious and one of my favorite trade days. I try to go to the Texas Hill Country on a trade days weekend. It’s near the Pedernales River, Lavender trails, and Enchanted Rock. And very close to all the wineries!
Enjoy bier (beer) in the Biergarten at Trade Days while listening to live music at the Trade Days.
When: Always the 3rd weekend of every Month with a Special Thanksgiving Show.
Hours: Fri/Sat 9 am – 5 pm. Sunday 9-4
Admission: Free
Parking: $5 for all weekend if you want to return.
Things To Do In Fredericksburg
- Visit wineries and wine-tasting rooms in Fredericksburg
- The town has many shops and restaurants, so spending an afternoon with friends or family is great. Main Street, however, is another full day of shopping.
- Enchanted Rock State Natural Area – If you love to hike, this is it!
• Buffalo Gap Flea Market (West Texas – Abilene)
100 Vine Street, Buffalo Gap, TX
The Buffalo Gap Flea Market and the Buffalo Gap Farmer’s Market are held simultaneously. It’s an eclectic market with a mix of crafts, jewelry, household goods, toys, games, and new & used items of all kinds. Find food, seasonal items, decor, tools, treasures, and trinkets.
If you’re looking for fantastic deals on antiques and collectibles, Buffalo Gap trade days may be the place to go.
When: The weekend of the third Saturday of each Month at the Old Settlers Reunion Grounds
Hours: 8 am – 5 pm Sat/Sun
Admission & Parking: Free
Things To Do In Buffalo Gap
- There’s a year-round market on the 3rd Saturday of each Month.
- Abilene State Park
• Second Monday Trade Days Trade City Bowie
414 Pelham St., Bowie, Texas
The Bowie Trade Days is a 125-year-old outdoor market that is still strong! People come from around the metroplex to see the unique vendors and enjoy the food.
When: The weekend before the second Monday of every month.
Hours: 8 am to 5 pm Sat. Sun 8-4
Admission: Free. It didn’t mention parking, but I believe there is no cost to parking. If so, it’s reasonable.
Things To Do In Bowie, TX
- The world’s giant bowie knife is located at 1517 E Wise St.
- Lake Amon G. Carter
- Chisholm Trail Memorial Park
If you like high-end antiques, you may want to check out the top antique shows in Texas. Enjoy the outdoors at these monthly trade days in Texas. I hope you find all the treasures you’re looking for!
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First, when was this article written? I cannot find ti anywhere on the page. Second, it looks like the Plano Trade Days are no longer happening. They aren’t listed on the Plano page anymore, and a general search finds nothing.
This was at Southfork Ranch. I don’t see the event on its website so I deleted it. Sometimes things like this just don’t work out for the next year. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.
Do you happen to have a separate list of events such as these that Tax IDs are not a requirement?
I’m sorry, but I don’t. I would even know where to start to find these. Good luck.