Le Sueur County Pioneer Power 40th "The Original Swap Meet" April 28, 29, 30, 2017 |
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2016 REPORT: An early spring with warmer temps and little rain greeted Pioneer Power this April. The week leading up to the swap meet was mild and windy. The gates opened Thurs. afternoon at 2 PM with everyone in the grounds and set up by 7 PM. Friday morning was cool, windy, with sun coming out in the afternoon. Both Sat. and Sunday were sunny with temps in upper 60's to near 70. The number of vendors was about the same as compared to other years mainly because the weather was better. On Friday and Sat. the crowds were great and Sunday was very good also. Folks from many states and Canada attended the swap meet. For more 2017 swap meet photos, click HERE. |
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NO VENDOR ADMITTANCE TO PARKING LOT UNTIL APRIL 12TH.
No roping off of empty spots in vendor staging area to hold for a vehicle in event of "drop and go", bring another vehicle to return home but leave truck hooked to trailer. No laying out of items and selling in staging area (vendor parking lot). Please be at your vehicle by at least 10 AM Thursday morning. We will leave vendors in until it gets dark and then shut the gates, and then open again at 6:00 AM Friday morning. Still no selling until Friday morning and spectators are asked to stay away until 8:00 AM on Friday morning, that way the congestion in the parking lot will be down to a minimum. 2016 Vendor prices are as follows: $60 For inside space, paid in advance with registration. Inside spots sell out every year, so best is to check with Nancy if any are available. Registration Building: As soon as you arrive please come to the building and get registered. Register your golf cart, lawn mower or handicap vehicle at the counter just inside the front door. Vendor registration is against the back wall. Be sure to grab a cup of coffee and cookie. To view the 2016 Swap Meet Rules and information CLICK HERE
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April 28, 29, 30, 2017. Located 6 miles east of Le Sueur, Minnesota on Cnty. Rd. #26. |
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ABSOLUTELY NO ROPING OFF |
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*Motorized Vehicle Rules* |
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The only vehicles allowed on the grounds will be golf carts, lawn mowers with decks removed or not wider than rear wheel base, and handicap scooters. These vehicles need to be registered at the gate and show insurance information. Other vehicles allowed will be club officials Golf carts will be available to rent on the grounds, click HERE for more info. Not allowed to be driven on the grounds will be: |
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| IF YOU NEED MORE ROOM TO LAY OUT YOUR SWAP MEET DISPLAY, PLEASE PAY DOUBLE or TRIPLE. THIS WAY WE FEEL IT MAKES IT FAIR FOR THE VENDORS COMING WITH A SMALL PICKUP OR A LARGE SEMI-TRAILER RIG. | |||||||||
For info: Mike and Julie Bluhm, 46167 Jefferson Lake Dr., Cleveland, Mn. 56017 For inside vendor information contact Nancy Krenik, 5406 North Shore Court, Madison Lake, Mn. 56063, 507-934-4009. To view the 2016 Swap Meet Rules and information CLICK HERE FOOD: The Threshers Kitchen will be open for breakfast on Friday and Saturday, Saturday and Sunday for chili, hot beef, hot dogs, sandwiches and beverages. Sausage and Pancake breakfast on Saturday and Sunday only in the Pancake House. Limited food available on Wednesday and Thursday near the registration building. |
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This aerial photo shows the nearly 1000 vendors and 12,000 people in attendance.
Compare the photo on the left to the photo below taken in 1983 when the swap meet was held at the Fairgrounds in Le Center, Mn. |
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Some 2016 Photos  |
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For more 2016 swap meet photos, click HERE. *2018* Swap Meet Date: April 27 - 29 *2018* |
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