Canton First Monday Trade Days: Re-cap

December 5, 2011

Wee! We went to Canton First Monday Trade Days last Thursday and we l-o-v-e-d it! (As usual). It was a particularly good time because a) the weather was bearable and b) the vendors were geared up for Christmas shoppers. We’ve compiled a few tips as well as a showing of some of the coolest finds we spotted.

Our first tip for Canton-goers (besides comfortable shoes) is the “Canton cart.” Now, typically we’d advise against shopping with a cart anywhere but at the grocery store, but at Canton, it’s downright chic–not to mention smart. If you think you want to carry all your purchases around all day, you’re wrong. Line the collapsible cart with a large plastic tote and wrap bungee cords around the wires of the cart so that you can strap additional purchases to the cart once the bag is full. *You can buy “Canton carts” and all of their accoutrements at Trade Days.

We focused primarily on “The Arbors,” which are three ginormous barn-like structures filled with rows upon rows of vendors. Another tip: sport a cross-body bag at Canton–it’ll free up your shopping hands.

Love these vintage gas pumps.

“Redneck wine glasses.” Mason jars on stems. These gave us a good laugh.

Under a tent outside, we spotted all sorts of metal findings like these spurs, horseshoes and drawer pulls.

One booth was loaded with vintage signs framed in old windows.

So cool! One booth had an entire wall of old sign letters.

Salvage turquoise doors.

We came, we saw, we spent. (Entirely too much money). We recommend going on a weekday because it’s far less crowded, and know that there’s tons of food available to keep you fueled while you cool-hunt. From street tacos to crêpes to salads to Frito pie, there’s something to suit every palate.

 

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