About Van Zandt County Fair

The Van Zandt County Fair in Canton is a September fair in the rolling post oak hills of East Texas, celebrating the cattle, poultry, and small farm heritage of a county world-famous for First Monday Trade Days — the largest flea market and trade fair in the United States.

What to Expect

Expect livestock shows, FFA and 4-H competitions, carnival rides, local food vendors, and a community fair in the gentle hills and creek bottoms of Van Zandt County east of Dallas.

Visitor Tips

Canton's First Monday Trade Days draws up to 100,000 visitors on the weekends surrounding the first Monday of every month. Lake Tawakoni and Lake Fork (legendary for trophy bass) are both within easy reach.

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