Autumn Swap Meets in South Australia

Autumn Swap Meets in South Australia

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Posted 2015-03-12 by Kat Mayfollow
The term Swap Meet is used around the world for events such as flea markets and the like, however in Australia a Swap Meet has always been used to describe an automobile based event where all site holders come to buy swap or sell their car parts and vehicles.

At the majority of swap meets you will find other items such as car restoration supplies and car and motor sport books, collectables, old junk out of the shed, camping gear, kids toys and bikes, and motorcycles.



It's amazing that I always manage to find some sort of item I can't live without. Sometimes a few market type stalls are allowed to sneak in, however swap meets will have a vehicle focus.

This list is of the current Swap Meets in South Australia over the Autumn. You will need to check the websites of each swap to find further information or if you want to have a site. Some of the smaller swaps will not have a website. Many swaps are run by motor vehicle clubs or charitable organisations.



MARCH 15 Clare

MARCH 22 Woodside

MARCH 29 Mount Pleasant

APRIL 12 Gawler- Camping,Caravan and Outdoor Swap.

APRIL 19 Tanunda

MAY 2-3 Naracoorte (large swap)

MAY 17 Pooraka

MAY 24 Kapunda (large swap)



MY TIPS FOR ATTENDING A SWAP MEET.
Get up early to get a park as gates open early at 6.30 or 7am. Most events are for one day only with some bigger swaps over two days. Most of the action and all the best items for sale will be over by lunchtime. Take some sort of green shopper bag to put your purchases in, and take lots of small change.You cant expect all stallholders to change a $50 note.



My friend and I take a shopping trolley as we usually get too much to carry. All swaps will have a heavy items delivery service available or allow you to drive onto the grounds for pick up. Take a rain jacket just in case and wear comfortable shoes as there is lots of walking. Some swap meets are better than others. It all depends on what you are looking for. Every swap is different. Try a few to discover your favourites.

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