Third Monday Trade Day

A good way to pass the day.
I’m used to swampmeets instead of these types of markets, but this place was alright. Everyone is super nice here and they have a lot of vendors here with lots of things for sale. A lot of people sell lots of infant stuff, such as bows and tutus and all that jazz. You can find really good things if you look for them. A guy was selling a solid wood coffee table for $ 30, but I talked him down to $ 15. You can find some really good deals if you’re willing to look, and are nice about the prices and make them a counter offer.
Overall good, definitely been here a few times and will continue to go back every now and then. :)

To each their own but for me, I’m not into all the import and crafty stuff. I like a flea market full of junk and collectibles. I checked this market out last weekend after over a year of being there and it was still mostly new stuff that you can get cheaper at Big Lots or At Home or crafts. I was in and out of there in less than 30 minutes. This used to be a great market for antiques, collectibles and junk but not anymore. Sad to see.

Third Monday Trade Day is SO underrated! It’s a bummer that they only open every third weekend of the month (Friday– Sunday). It a fun and crafty outdoor market with full of vintage artworks and furniture. I really enjoy coming here to support the local businesses and shop around for seasonal home décor, clothes, etc. Most of the stores accept credit cards so cash isn’t really needed. The market even has dog vendors that are selling puppies and food trucks that are selling carnival food (corn dog, donuts, corn, cold beverages, etc). Parking is free after 3pm but its only $ 5 if you want to come early! Come and support small businesses!

As a non-​native Texan this place was fantastic.
It reminds me of the state fair back in Minnesota. Tons of buildings and booths, fried food, etc.
A lot of the stuff in the barns are amazing but overpriced. We loved an end table but the dude wanted $ 90. Not terribly expensive, but not flea market pricing either. The booths under the tents had better deals. We didn’t find anything, but it was worth a look.
The whole concept of this place is just crazy and worth checking out. It’s fun, and it’s $ 5 to park across the street. WCGW?

Pretty fun. There are a lot of the same things everywhere but some really cool shops too. The family always has a good time. $ 5 to park

As far as flea markets go, this one is a snoozer! Now they have plenty bejeweled flip flops, or T’s that say «Stop the truck, there’s a cowgirl», home made bows fer ya baby gal, and various other aisles of stuff in dozens of shades of camo. It’s not a bad place, but not really any antiques, retro, or vintage items. So technically, the title is Trade Days, so expecting lots of antiques was my own fault. I will stick with my old Canton and reserve my third weekend for something else.

I have an autistic son who does not enjoy the usual sports things that most boys like. Instead, he LOVES walking around the stalls and enjoying the sites and smells. Today, he thoroughly enjoyed seeing an old landline telephone, seeing chickens for sale, & drinking a tall glass of sweet tea. $ 5.00 for parking, nice change of scenery. Yes, he loves Canton but this place a whole lot closer!

I’ve never been to Canton, but I love this place. It’s a great way to kill time doing something different than usual. It doesn’t get too crowded (I’ve been here at different times on different days), but definitely be cautious if it’s a hot summer day. They have everything from puppies to Tupperware to furniture. And food of course. The corn dogs aren’t my favorite, and the tornado tators/​ribbon fries are so crunchy that they’re basically chips. At places like this you have to beware of sanitary issues, but if you can deal with that you’ll be fine. Overall good family environment!
Ps. They close at 5, and some vendors leave or run out of stuff before that so get there early

Parking is FREE on Fridays and after 3PM the rest of the weekend. We used to love Canton also, but the it’s mostly arts & crafts these days. McKinney’s Third Monday is a LOT closer for us & we can get local raw honey. I’d give it a 5* rating but I don’t like Dog Alley. I’d love to see the sales of animals at flea markets come to an end. I also miss the taco truck — they had the BEST food out there!

Yes, Canton has to come up in a review of this, but Canton is a longer drive and overwhelming, with higher prices and some things that should be just thrown away.
My wife and I heard good things about this place from a friend, especially that it would have lower prices and good selection. It is smaller, but that makes it much easier to see all of it in a fewer hours. Even if you’re browsing and trying not to take home a puppy or two, it’s a great place to get ideas for upcycling. My wife found a nice chair to clean up and I found a great price on a pair of used cowboy boots. Sure, prices vary from stall to stall, though some will bargain with you. The food selection could be better, but we were there on a Saturday. Apparently parking is free ($ 5 otherwise) on Fridays and if you go at 3 or later on Saturdays.

Def a fun way to spend a day. Especially around the holidays, you can find a lot of cute rustic gift ideas. Love all the puppies. I purchased my shih Tzu from a breeder at Trade days for only $ 250 and he has always had a clean bill of health and been very friendly, as was the breeder.

No, this place is not Canton. It’s not meant to be. However, for those of you who don’t like to rummage in old stuff and just want imported from China sweatshops clothing, knickknacks, and junk. then I say, stay in Canton.
This is what Canton USED to be. a little bit of old, a little bit of new, a little bit of self-​made and a little bit of imported.
It’s a fun way to spend a few hours to a half a day on a nice weekend morning.
See it for what it is and enjoy!

NO… go to Canton. Well, I take that back. If you like all the non-​vintage-​I-​make-​these-​bows/​soaps/​jewelry/​kids items-​in-​my-​home stuff, or you need some Pampered Chef dip mixes and Tupperware – then by all means, this is your stop. It’s all the items from Canton that are new. I saw precious few vintage items and they were priced higher than I’m used to seeing.
They also have a little dog alley, however it is hot. I felt so sorry for all the little puppies, kittens, bunnies, chickens, etc. They were miserable and not in a healthy situation. Makes me think that some of the folks here do not really care about the well being of their animals. Of course there were some with AC’s blowing on them and all.
I had an okay time walking around, but if you love Flea Markets, this one is a pass. If you love buying crafts and prefab items, you will enjoy yourself.

Having been to Canton I like this much better based on the level of crazy. Canton is too spread out and on steroids compared to the McKinney set up. I don’t want to walk all day looking for a deal, I’m not that invested in shopping. But I do like to see what kinds of booths people have and take advantage of a deal when I come across one.
The set up in McKinney is smaller but very organized. It’s closer to home so even if I don’t walk away with anything it doesn’t feel like a waste. For my $ 5 parking fee I get inspired by others creativity, I get to pet tons of puppies and the people watching is always entertaining.
–Some booths are cash only and others accept credit cards
–Lots of food options — think fair food
–Bathrooms and ATM’s on site

~~~Pink Flamingos, Puppies and Rubber Band Guns Oh MY!~~~
I feel like I’m living in an episode from American Pickers! LOL I don’t know if any of you guys watch that show but I’m hooked!
Wear your closed toe shoes and brows the booths! You can definitely polish your haggling skills here! There is allot to see and it can get really hot so bring cash for the sidewalk vendors. A few places accept credit cards but not allot of the food vendors do.
If this place is too rustic for you check out Frisco Mercantile (located on Preston and Main). It is very similar but indoors (air conditioned) with much less junk. More crafts and antiques but no food.

Depends on your taste. I prefer people selling their stuff (which there is some here or I would have given 2 stars). Mostly, there are decorative items for your home, particularly western.

Having just moved to the area, I have been nonstop hearing about Canton. .. but this is closer so I thought I would give it a go. While sipping a cherry limeade, we spent a couple of hours checking things out — — some interesting items, some fun and some not so fun, just plain weird. Great people watching and quite a bit of fair type food offered (corn dogs, roasted corn, funnel cake…)
Items for sale range from yard art, jewelry, antiques, puppies and so much more… yes, I said puppies. I guess if you are looking for a dog, check it out — I hated seeing all the pooches in cages so if I go back, I will steer clear of that aisle.
Worth checking out if you live in the area.

It isn’t Canton, but if you are look t kill 3 hours shopping while eating kettle corn, funnel cakes, corn dogs, and sausage on a stick, this place will suffice.
My wife tells me the selection is limited (compared to Canton), but the prices are much lower.
Parking is $ 3