Visit Canton Texas

05/25/2026

Today we honor the American service members who gave their lives for this country. We remember their names, their families, and the freedom they bought for the rest of us.

05/09/2026

Auto Swap and Car Show today on the Highway 19 side of First Monday! It looks like there has been a great turnout so far!

04/22/2026

It’s official! Canton is a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community. 🌟

Today the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Department announced that the City of Canton, Texas has earned this designation from Travel Texas, recognizing our community as a destination committed to growing tourism the right way.

This one isn’t really about us. It’s about every hotel, resort or B&B that welcomes a tired traveler at the end of a long First Monday weekend. Every vendor who’s been setting up under the same oak tree for thirty years. Every restaurant that stays open late when the crowds roll in. Every resident who gives directions to a lost family from Dallas.

Canton welcomes over a million visitors every year and that happens because of you.

A huge thank you to Governor Greg Abbott, Senator Bob Hall, Mayor Lou Ann Berry, our City Council, and our partners at First Monday Trade Days, Splash Kingdom Paradise Island - Canton, Yesterland Farm and every small business that makes this town worth visiting.

The state put a name to what we’ve always known: Canton is truly tourism friendly.

📸 Pictured: Austin Melton, Executive Marketing Specialist for Visit Canton, Texas; Madeline Phillips, Office of the Governor Economic Development & Tourism; and Stacy Crossley, Executive Director of Canton Economic Development. Not pictured but very much part of this win: Grace Richardson, Tourism Coordinator.

Read the full announcement from the Governor’s Office: https://gov.texas.gov/business/page/canton-recognized-as-tourism-friendly-texas-certified-community

04/13/2026

Don't miss this awesome event this weekend!

THIS SATURDAY!!
Who is ready?! 🙋‍♀️🛍️🙋‍♂️
👗🧢👖🧦🩳🚲📺🕶️🪴

04/10/2026

Day one of the Canton Tractor Show & Swap Meet is wrapped up, and there’s still more to see tomorrow 🚜

If you didn’t make it out today, Saturday is your chance to come check out the tractors, browse the swap meet, and catch everything from exhibits to the parade.

Whether you’re into vintage equipment or just looking for something different to do, it’s worth a stop while it’s in town.

Come take a look around 👀

04/10/2026

Clear your trunk. Charge your phone. Hydrate like an athlete. 🛍️💁‍♀️

Because April 18th is basically the Super Bowl of garage sales 🙌

The Women’s League of Canton Garage Sale
📍 Trade Center IV | ⏰ 7AM–3PM

AND the Hwy 80 Garage Sale are happening the SAME DAY 🙌

Translation:
•You can thrift, flip, bargain, and treasure hunt ALL. DAY. LONG.
•No long drives, just hop from one to the next 🚗

Last year we had about 1,800 shoppers… so come early, bring your people, and be ready to score big ✨

📣Space is still available, but filling up fast!📣
SPACE RENTAL IS $50.00 FOR A 10'20" SPACE WITH A ROLLUP DOOR AND $60 FOR A 15* X20* SPACE WITH A ROLLUP DOOR. THE RENTAL FEE INCLUDES THE CARAGE SALE PERMIT, ADVERTISING, SPACE AND TWO TABLES. ADDITIONAL TABLES CAN BE RENTED FOR $5.00 EACH. FOR MORE INFO CONTACT SAMANTHA BECKHAM (817) 988-2037.

04/05/2026

Happy Easter to our wonderful Canton community! 🌷

Today is all about celebrating with family, friends, and neighbors. We hope your Sunday is filled with joy, beautiful spring weather, and plenty of sweet moments.

We feel so lucky to call this historic downtown home and to be surrounded by such a supportive community. Whether you're heading to a local service or hosting a lunch at home, we wish you a very blessed and Happy Easter! 🐰✨

04/03/2026

🐂🔥 Night 2 is HERE! 🔥🐂

The Canton Open Rodeo & Van Zandt County Fair is back in action tonight, and you’ve still got time to catch all the excitement!

If you missed last night, don’t make that mistake twice. 🤠

📍 Zeke Burns Arena
⏰ Show starts at 8 PM
🎟️ $5 per person | Kids 3 & under FREE

From bull riding to barrel racing (and everything in between), it’s a full night of high-energy, family-friendly fun.

👉 Grab your crew and come out tonight or make plans for the final night tomorrow!