Flipping through a pile of catalogs, I discover one, in perfect shape, for the Museum of Modern Arts 1953 8 Automobiles exhibition. While exploring the grounds and 8,100 vending spaces, you will marvel at one of the largest automotive swap meets in the world. Standing on the show fields, walking the convoluted aisles, admiring the changing fall foliage, and smelling the familiar aroma of chocolate in the air from the Hershey factory, theres nowhere else to be in October if youre a classic-car enthusiast. Social - Hershey Lodge & Convention Center. The world's largest swap meet and car show, over 9000 spaces, huge car corral, vintage car show, Hershey has it all. You'll sometimes see things there that you never thought existed. It is that big. With a collective sigh of relief and as temperatures edged closer to 85 degrees, the 2022 gathering of the faithful - attendees, vendors and Hershey Park staff alike - found their groove. I've been going to Hershey annually since 1997. I will follow your advice. bob duffer 2022 Hershey AACA Fall Swap Meet DAY ONE October 4th 1 watching now Premiere in progress. Customized by George Barris, this Buick Riviera appeared in the 1964 film. Yes, it's definitely worth seeing. My father always said if it isn't for sale at Hershey it isn't available. Bob Whitehead, all the way from Arkansas, is a Hershey regular. His space is cluttered with Ford flathead speed equipment, including a SCoT supercharger, made in Turin, Italy, just after WWII. I've actually seen quite a bit of Muscle car stuff at Hershey,(though that's definitely not my forte but when you buy to sell, you look at everything.) Notify the webmaster of your user name preference (Johnathon Doe, John Doe, etc) and password request. This year will only be our 4th year there and the second time showing a car. There are over 700 spaces available and it surrounds most of the flea. The Hershey Region of AACA is synonymous with the Eastern Fall Meet, which began in 1955. By Friday, a lucky buyer had parted with $29,900not an insignificant sumand it rumbled off the tarmac, headed for a new home. Its hypnotic. This Model T, with a Faultless Torpedo Speedster body, begged the question: leave as-is or restore? Bob. This year, a 1916 Oakland V-8 Tourer, a giant primordial beast from the pre-WWI brass era, dazzled crowds. All too soon, the Saturday car show winds down, and the hastily assembled tent city begins to fold up and disappear. So there is no central, or host, hotel; people make reservations, early--often a year in advance--at any of the many motels and hotels, (or campgrounds) in Hershey and surrounding towns. The Hershey region sells a handy catalog with field maps, so if you know a vendors name or specialty, you just might be able to find him. There was plenty of interest in these Thunderbirds in the Car Corral, as 5557 two-seat T-Birds, especially supercharged F-Birds, are in high demand. Heres a nice Kaiser Golden Dragon for just $11,500. We are also with in a 3-5 minute walk from our location to the new AACA library and AACA Headquarters. April 12, 2015 in General Discussion, I've never been to a Hershey Swap meet and would like to go this year or next. Awards Banquet - Hershey Lodge & Convention Center. There are some great photos of it as well as lots, of what people found. The seller doesnt know what it is. $10 / Sun $7 / Event Pass $30. This Viotti-bodied 1935 Ford boattail Speedster was once owned by Italian racing ace and author Count Giovanni Johnny Lurani. It's just so big it gets watered down by all the other vendors. The VW Classic has been in Orange County at the amphitheater facility for over 25 years.In 2000 we decided to move the PRA World finals event to the new drag race facility at The Strip in Las Vegas. Copyright 2023, Antique Automobile Club of America. Adult Admission: Daily Wed.- Sat. 8th Annual Campout/Car Show/Swap Meet. He always displays the most rare, interesting, and expensive items. 2016 will be my 33rd consecutive year at Hershey. In 1999 we purchased the VW Classic that is held in sunny Irvine California. My favorite, a big 1936 Chrysler Airflow, brought a high bid of $176,000. The VW Classic has been in Orange County at the amphitheater facility for over 25 years. For 2015, it is scheduled for October 7-10. The flea market and car corral last the duration of the event, but, the flea market tends to wind down on Friday and is only half-full. The Hershey Region consists of about one thousand members, with our headquarters located at the Chuck Wagon Lodge in Hershey. Post in the forum instead. My next question please ! friends, and many people come every year. No proof of handicap is required, since that would violate one's right to privacy or such, this was discussed at length last year on the forum. Thankyou David, that is indeed kind of you. With the same menu as our other Bugorama events consisting of an all VW car show, swap meet, new parts vendors and the day ending in the Las Vegas sunset with the PRA finals. Contact Us - DO NOT EMAIL CAR QUESTIONS. Known around the world as the best collector car event to attend. She has covered multiple beats as a college reporter, photographer, and opinion editor for the Coast Report. This year Mark had a rare Faultless-bodied Model T Speedster that looked as though it had just been dragged out of a barnwhich it had. 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve, "Sometimes it feels like its all moving way too fast" __ Pat Benatar __ 'Shadows Of The Night'. Despite a five day rain event left over from Tropical Storm Ian, MM \u0026 K had a FANTASTIC time at their first visit to the Fall Swap meet in Chocolatetown, USA!Watch as they browse the 9,000 plus vendors and look at more than 1,000 cars for sale! Savvy shoppers bring pictures of that theyre after, or part numbers. Many of my customers are getting older, he noted. Youth @ Hershey, front of Giant Center. Required fields are marked *. This event was showcased in 2015 by a Fox News web article as one of the top five automotive swap meets in the world. 2023 Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau. There's always something sweet taking place in Hershey The Sweetest Place On Earth! Only two things have really changed. Its one of the biggest and most famous swap meets in the world, and its hosted by the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA). With the same menu as our other Bugorama events consisting of an all VW car show, swap meet, new parts vendors and the day ending in the Las Vegas sunset with the PRA finals. (October 6th, 2021 - October 9th, 2021) Hershey AACA Fall Flea Market & Swap MeetThis is the one you've been waiting for. 2022 Fall Hershey AACA Meet: This time at the Quick Speed Shop it's that magical time of year again, it's Hershey! Former caregiver in Manhattan Beach accused of, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Former caregiver in Manhattan Beach accused of molesting children may have fled to Philippines, Teacher at Irvines Beckman High School arrested after recording devices found in restroom, History of child sexual abuse at Chino group home unraveled after Google tipped off authorities. He was described as 5 4, with brown eyes and black hair, and weighed 130 pounds when he was last seen. This year, adjacent parking lots were full by 8:30 a.m.and there was a sea of people. Sometimes the problem is finding it. The Hershey AACA meet is an absolutely massive antique automobile, parts, and accompanying accoutrement swap meet and car show. If you are disabled, handicapped mobility devices are allowed. The American Picker's guys were set up according to one of the sellers. Click here to watch live.]. If you do plan to attend Rich Hartung and Les Pesavento will be representing the NDC. Get an overview of everything Cumberland Valley has to offer, Vacation ideas, events, and deals - all in your inbox. Englishtown, NJ is the week before that but it, too, has lost its luster, most old car people passing it up. Known simply as Hershey, its the worlds largest old-car flea market. The National DeSoto Club uses real names rather than pseudonyms. The event is held on Sunday of Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. Saturday is the day of the car show itself, and in recent. Spring Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet, Corral and Auction: Were not sure what it is with Pennsylvania and swap meets, but in addition to Hershey, its home to another great event that takes place in early April at the Carlisle Fairgrounds. This is a fun-filled weekend the entire family will enjoy. It still possible to find NOS (new old stock) parts in their original boxes. Carlisle is the place to purchase any of the 2,000 vehicles at the car corral where you can slip behind the wheel and get a feel for the vehicle. I try to cover the whole thing a couple of times at different times and different directions but with less than 7 hours of prime shopping time it's tough. The company astutely packs its Hershey sale with American brass cars. In 2000 we decided to move the PRA World finals event to the new drag race facility at The Strip in Las Vegas. If you have specific questions, feel free to visit the Contact Us page and send us your question. you pay for parking but walk in anywhere. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. Thanks, Wayne. This 1934 Brewster Phaeton turned up in the swap meet area. Matthew. The event plays host to thousands of collector and classic automotive enthusiasts, who travel to the 150-acre Carlisle PA Fairgrounds from all points of the globe to buy, sell and celebrate all things automotive. The meet takes place the first full week in October, where you can visit over 9,000 vendors, view over 1,000 cars for sale in the car corral, and admire the approximately 1,200 cars at the car show which is held on the last day of the Fall Meet. Before we got old and started sleeping in hotels, we had spaces in the Chocolate field and slept in our trucks, trailers, SUV's. After a long day of buying and selling- it gets dark early and most folks are fast asleep by 10pm. Started less than 1 minute ago 0 Dislike Share Save. It's on my bucket list. Hershey is one of the few places on earth where a sandwich board is an effective means of communication. The Bugorama is Americas longest running VW event and is world famous in the VW community. 8:00 would be early for opening. With my new acquisition ( 1923 Cardway ) I would like to get a couple scouts looking for parts for me. October 7-11, 2024 What a deal. be just as welcome but might have a motel room 45 minutes away! The Bugorama in Las Vegas ran for over 10 years. Carlisle has something around the same Time as Hershey.. http://www.carlisleevents.com/carlisle-events/carlisle-spring-swap-meet-corral-auction/default.aspx, BID ON A 1977 PONTIAC TRANS-AM OWNED BY BURT REYNOLDS, The Bandit's Famed Ride and Other Goodies to Cross the Block April 24. Topic starter September 14, 2022 7:32 am. The guy behind you may be waiting to pounce, as I found out one year when I hesitated over a rare flathead Ford intake manifold and it was snapped up as I tried to decide whether to buy it. 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