42nd Le Sueur County
Pioneer Power
Swap Meet
April 26, 27, 28, 2019
2018 Show Report
The late winter of 2017/18 turned out to be the snowiest part of the winter. Late March and thru mid April we were blessed with several heavy, wet snowfalls. On April 14th, just two weeks till the swap meet we received nearly 10 inches of heavy wet snow and 40 to 50 mph winds. Snow was drifted into 3 - 4 foot drifts in most areas and the showgrounds was no exception. It looked doubtful whether we would be able to pull the swap meet off. A decision was made to go ahead and have the swap meet. A group of several tractor/loaders and skid steers attacked the showgrounds to remove as much snow as possible. Work continued for several days with warmer temps prevailing. After the snow was mostly moved or spread out over the showgrounds several tractors hooked to spike tooth drags kept dragging the snow apart until only mush was left. Then the warmer temps came, the snow was gone and we ended up with one of the best swap meets we have had in many years. Thanks to all the vendors who waited till the last minute to come into the grounds, that way the grounds were able to dry out as much as possible.
The Board of Directors would like to thank every one for attending!
Vendor parking in parking lot will be allowed April18th and after.
NO ENTRANCE CHARGE TO SPECTATORS
ATM machine on the grounds
Spectator gate is open from 6 am to 6 pm Fri. Sat. and Sunday
OUTSIDE VENDOR ONLY admittance to showgrounds: Thurs. April 25,
11:30 am.
Announcements regarding opening time will be made on radio station KCHK, 1350 AM or 95.5 FM LISTEN LIVE
Every attempt will be made to give vendors a couple hours notice before we open the gates, but vendors should be aware that weather and ground conditions may dictate opening on short notice.
Even though gates may open several hours earlier
than normal, please be reminded that we request:
NO ADVANCE OR EARLY SELLING BEFORE FRIDAY!!
Please comply with our request.
Blatant violators may
be asked to leave.
PLEASE NOTE THAT INSIDE VENDORS, WHO ALREADY HAVE RESERVED INSIDE SPACES, WILL BE ALLOWED ENTRANCE AT 8 A.M. THURSDAY
Want to rent a golf cart for the swap meet or show? Click HERE MUST BE 16 YRS OR OLDER TO DRIVE A GOLF CART |
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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.
2019 Vendor prices are as follows:
$50 Charge for outside space, if you need an oversize space,
please consider paying double.
$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 2019 Swap Meet Rules and information CLICK HERE
Click on above map to print a pdf.
Registration Building
April 26, 27, 28, 2019
Located 6 miles east of Le Sueur, Minnesota on Cnty. Rd. #26.
Grounds address: 34605 265th Ave,
Le Sueur, Mn.
(not for mailing)
Souvenir Buttons $1
Want your own 2018 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.
ABSOLUTELY NO ROPING OFF
*Motorized Vehicle Rules*
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:
Gator type vehicles
3 and 4 wheelers
scooters, dirt bikes, motorcycles and bicycles.
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
Phone: 507-934-5841 (Home); 507-327-4927 (Cell) email: julieb5841@gmail.com
For inside vendor information contact:
To view the 2019 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.
The 1984 swap meet in Le Center, Mn.
The way the swap meet looks now. Click to enlarge.
Some 2018 Swap Meet Photos
