Canton First Monday
Shop Canton, Sleep on the Lake
Duck Cove is a lake house rental in Mabank, Texas, about 35 to 45 minutes from Canton First Monday Trade Days. It sleeps 12, which suits a group of friends or family shopping together, and has plenty of parking for trucks and trailers to haul home your finds.
Shop All Day
Dock All Night
The perfect home base
Somewhere Quiet to Come Back To
First Monday Trade Days in Canton runs Thursday through Sunday on the weekend before the first Monday of every month, with spaces for more than 5,000 vendors spread over hundreds of acres. It is a wonderful, exhausting day, and the best part is having somewhere quiet to come back to. At Duck Cove, you can unload the truck, put your feet up on the dock and compare finds over dinner while the sun goes down over Cedar Creek Lake.
Duck Cove itself began at First Monday. A few carved wooden ducks found there inspired the design and the name of the house, and the rooms are full of trade days treasures, from original art to woven baskets from the 1950s. Fellow Canton shoppers will feel right at home.
Tips From Your Hosts
- Go early on Thursday or Friday for the best selection and lighter crowds.
- Bring a cart or wagon and wear real walking shoes.
- Leave room in the truck, and use our trailer parking for big furniture finds.
Plan around the market
Upcoming First Monday Weekends
| Market weekend | Dates |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | October 29 to November 1 |
| December 2026 | December 3 to 6 |
Dates follow the official First Monday schedule. Market weekends book early, so reserve the cove as soon as your dates are set.
Book Your First Monday Weekend
Sleeps 12 on Cedar Creek Lake in Mabank, Texas.
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Questions and Answers
How far is Duck Cove from Canton First Monday Trade Days?
Duck Cove is in Mabank, about 35 to 45 minutes by car from First Monday Trade Days in Canton.
When is Canton First Monday?
First Monday Trade Days runs Thursday through Sunday on the weekend before the first Monday of each month.
Is there room for a trailer or a big furniture haul?
Yes. Duck Cove has plenty of parking for trailers and several vehicles.
Is Duck Cove good for a group shopping trip?
Yes. Duck Cove sleeps 12 in 3 bedrooms, so a whole group can stay together and share one quiet house on the lake.