We are very excited about the 2010 Swap Meet.  We are already getting lots of calls.

New Entrance: The university has added more parking. They also have put in a new entrance. The old entrance is still there but the new one is a straight shot back to the buildings and we encourage you all to use it. As you all know the old one is located on Co. Rd. 40 which is just off of St. Rt. 68. The new entrance is right on St. Rt. 68 just south of Co. Rd. 40. It is a huge entrance and will be very easy to find

New and Easier Admission Procedure for Vendors: As in the past, the admission is $2 per person and we will still be collecting that at the doors on Sunday. Each commercial vendor will get two people in free for each booth purchased. Each non commercial vendor will get one person in free for each booth purchased. We will be mailing wrist bands to everyone that reserves a spot by the deadline. Use the wrist band to get in the building. That should make coming in on Sunday morning a lot easier. Anyone with a wrist band will not have to go through that congested line to get in.

Set Up Times: Anyone coming in with a trailer must do so on Saturday. Those with large displays are also welcome to set up on Saturday. We should be ready for you by 2 PM. Sunday 's set up will be at 7:00 AM and we will advertise that shopping starts at 10 AM.

DEADLINE: Your old spot will be held for you until Feb. 1, 2009 so please send your check and the enclosed form to me before that date. After that deadline all unpaid spots will be up for grabs.

Placement of booths: We try our best to put all vendors in the same place they were last year or at least something close by. Adding to the size of your booth is fine but it might bring on a slight change to your location. In most cases a commercial booth can not be in the same row as a non commercial booth because of the difference in size so if you have one kind of booth and your friend has another type I can try to put you close to each other but it probably will not be side by side. If you plan on setting up with friends either gather up all the checks and send them together or send one check.

Trailers Parked Inside: If you parked a trailer inside last year and sold out of it I am sure we can accommodate you again this year. Anyone new wanting to park a trailer inside will need to contact Judy to make arrangements.

Outside displays and trailers: Various kinds of trailers being offered for sale or trailers containing merchandise, hay or similar items for sale may be parked outside the arena WITH PERMISSION and by paying a fee equivalent to what would be charged indoors. Please contact Judy for information. 419-894-6331

Directions: University of Findlay (Western Farm), 14700 US 68, Findlay, Ohio 45840 South of Findlay on US 68. From I-75 take Exit 156 (St. Rt. 15 and US 68). Follow Route 15 approximately 2.5 miles until US 68 exit. At end of exit turn right and go approximately 2.5 miles south on US 68. University Farm's (new) entrance is on right just past County Road 40.

Hotel: The Host hotel is the Holiday Inn Express located at 941 Interstate Dr., Findlay, Ohio 45840. For reservations call 419-420-1776. It is at the St. Rt. 224 exit off of I-75, which is exit #159. Tell them you are going to the "Findlay Swap Meet" to receive the discount. They offer an indoor pool, fitness room and free continental breakfast (served as early as 6 AM)

Non Commercial: This is any individual or group of individuals who are selling their own personal belongings they no longer need. Non profit clubs may come in as Non Commercial vendors and may have a fund raiser. We do ask that you do not sell any type of food or drink that competes with our food vendor. Bake sales are fine. If you make or purchase things to sell you are considered a commercial vendor even if you do not make a living at it. Non Commercial spots average 10 " x 10 " in size and are $25 each.

Commercial: This is any type of commercial sales. You can also have your own personal, non commercial type items in a commercial booth if you like. Commercial spots average 15 " x 15 " in size and are $55 each.

Clean Up:  Everyone please leave your booth area clean of debris and left over merchandise.  Please do not leave unwanted items at the facility.  Also please take big empty boxes with you.  Thanks!

Tables and Chairs:  We are sorry but we do not have any tables or chairs to offer so you will need to bring your own.

Dogs:   Leashed dogs are welcome.  Please clean up after them.  Puppy sales are welcome but please make sure they are old enough and healthy.

Questions and Contact Information:  Feel free to contact Judy Leister at 419-894-6331 or judyleister@gmail.com.

The club's website is http://www.glaphc.com/          
We look forward to you joining us.     

FINDLAY SWAP MEET RESERVATION FORM

Reservation form