Civic Center

The Civic Center is available to rent for special events during the month. Some of the events held during recent years have been birthday parties, weddings, school banquets, the annual Bluegrass Festival, East Texas Baptist Camp Meet, and a concert by Tony Douglas.

Additional information is available by calling 903-567-1849 or at www.firstmondaycanton.com.  Click here for layout of Civic Center.

Some of the amenities available are:

  • 30,000 square feet of open space
  • 156 marked booth spaces on floor
  • 1,800 auditorium capacity
  • 1,500 banquet capacity
  • Zoned air conditioning and heating
  • Electrical outlets in floor between every other marked booth space
  • PA system
  • Two oversized loading bays, plus 3’ loading dock
  • Four public entrances under lighted archways
  • Concession kitchen and contract caterer
  • In-stock tables (200 8-ft and 80 6-ft) and chairs (780) included in rental
  • Full stage 48x36’ available

Also on the First Monday Park

  • RV park with water/electricity/sewer/cable TV for 220 units plus 100 acres with water/electricity/cable TV hookups
  • Two covered pavilions
  • Outdoor bandstand
  • Park tram and golf carts
  • Public restrooms with hot water showers