Event Coverage 2023 TURLOCK SWAP MEET

Stockton has become my go to swap meet since I moved back to the Bay Area. Turlock would have been good for my OT flip, but the weather has kept me working almost non stop. I did get my 59 on one of the Stockton fliers. Second time it's been in the Media

 

If you’re coming from a ways away, 60% chance of rain on Sunday for me, and I’m 20 miles from the Swapmeet.
Currently expecting .1 inch. Not a lot, but enough to get your head wet.

 

everyone just needs to watch forecast for Turlock - sounds like people need to aim for Saturday, which is always best day anyway.

 

Calling for high 50s, sunny Saturday and Sunday. Chance of rain Sunday evening. Going to be great swap meeting weather.

 

It also hasn't rained in Turlock in about a week....so the ground will be dry. Nothing worse than the mud there..its more like glue. Every year I worry about the weather for the Turlock swap...if it's going to be good or not. This year it'll be about as good as one could hope for. When it rains there it really impacts the swapmeet. So....super glad and excited that mother nature will allow a great swap!

 

Cleaning out the shop. Leftover parts from past projects. I'm bringing '32 Ford parts, old speed equipment, Model A stuff, and some cool parts from an old alcohol dragster.(Moon tank, pedal, steering wheel, gauges etc.) Guide headlights and '33-34 Ford commercial headlights. Space M-27. Stop by, visit, sit for a while, and give your feet and back a break!

 

I've got my trailer packed for Turlock! I sold there in '20 and '22, and there's always a lot of people looking, but I've sold more at some of the smaller local shows. Turlock is so big people don't stop to look at small stuff. Gotta have a few big and shiny things to draw em in. I've got some new stuff this year I think it'll be a good one!

 

I've been going to the Turlock Swap Meet since I was a fetus in 1970! Been every year since. Stop by space I-40 to say "Hi" and buy something!

 

this is the weekend!! I will not be there because of Family obligations. be sure to take pics & share here

 

Does anyone know what road the “Polo Field Gate” is on?

 

Polo field?

 

I haven’t been to the grounds in a few years, but don’t recall a polo field. Could they mean the arena? There was a lot there a time ago for entrants to park trailers. I’m thinking on the north end of the grounds, but I could be twisted around.

 

Calls it a prestige area for vendors

 

info online when registering as vendor? turlockswapmeet.com --- used to be dirt parking lot across from entrance on Soderquist (?) Friday

 

Leaving in about 6 or 7 hours. Does the buyer parking start lining up before 6am? I might be there closer to 5am or so.

 

people in line by 5. sadly will not be going due to Family obligations.

 

I can't sleep ........leaving an a couple of hours.

 

Still debating,........ not much there that I'm needing but it is Turlock. Also just down the road from me..... hmmmmmm.

 

I think they mean the parking lot. There is a horse racing sports book there too. On the north end near Golden State Blvd. entrance.

 

Today!! Be sure to take pics to share here

 

anyone have pics to share? - goes on tomorrow, Sunday

 

Thanks for sharing the pictures and taking the time .

 

The area where people stage to enter the swapmeet as a vendor is known as the polo field.

 

does not make any difference now - staging was held Friday. Swap continues tomorrow, Sunday.

 

weather forecast not real promising for today

 

Polo field we found is just the normal buyer’s parking lot….

 

Anyone go that took pics?

 

Yeah. Please post some pics of the good deals I missed. Looks like you guys pushed the rain down south!

 

Naw, we’re just spreading the love

 

I went but only took pics of vintage bicycles. car prices in the cars for sale were nutty. ESPECIALLY 60's-70's trucks.