Le Sueur County Pioneer Power 35th Swap Meet April 27, 28, 29, 2012 |
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The 2011 swap meet is behind us..........thank goodness. The weather was on the nasty side. The winter here in southern Minnesota was a long, cold, and snowy one, with near record snowfall amounts. The snowfall dragged into April on a few occasions. The Tuesday before the meet was a rainy day with over an inch falling, then drizzle on Wednesday and cloudy on Thursday. The grounds and parking lot was a bit on the muddy side. The vendors kept coming in from all points of the US and Canada. The gates were opened on Thursday noon due to congestion on the county roadways. Every one got in and immediately set up their displays. Friday was a sunny, perfect day and was very crowded. The amount of vendors was nearly equal to other years. A little more rain over Friday night kept the grounds wet for Saturday with windy and cool conditions. Sunday was clean-up and pull out day.The 5 loaders were again kept busy all three days, transferring heavy items from one owner to another. Many smaller haulers were also kept busy. Don't forget the nearly 150 inside vendors. For more 2011 swap meet photos, click HERE. The Board of Directors would like to thank every one for attending! |
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Vendor admittance times: The time we open the gates on Thursday will depend on the weather and congestion on the roads. Tune to KCHK radio at 1350 AM to listen for gate opening times. Please be at your vehicle by at least 10 AM Thursday morning. INSIDE VENDORS WILL BE ALLOWED ENTRANCE AT 8 AM THURSDAY MORNING FOR SETUP ONLY. 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. Vendor prices are as follows: $50 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 2012 Swap Meet Rules and information CLICK HERE
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April 27, 28, 29, 2012. Located 6 miles east of Le Sueur, Minnesota on Cnty. Rd. #26. |
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Want your own 2011 swap meet poster? Just click on the poster and you can download a pdf file and then either view it or print it out. You must have Adobe Reader installed on your computer.
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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. 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, 507-931-4009. To view the 2012 Swap Meet Rules and information CLICK HERE FOOD: Several food stands will be open all day starting on Wednesday. The Threshers Kitchen will have a limited menu only before Friday. |
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This aerial photo was taken at the 2004 swap meet, showing the nearly 1000 vendors and 12,000 people in attendance. The dates for the 2012 swap meet are April 27, 28, 29. | |||
Some 2011 Photos  |
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