2023 Swap Meet Report
The 46th Annual Pioneer Power Swap Meet was no exception to the weather, the usual rain, mist, wind and cool temps. Saturday was the best day with partly cloudy conditions. Thanks to all who made the swap meet successful again.
Over the years, the Pioneer Power swap meet has seen a great variety of merchandise and weather. We have seen snow, mud, heat, sunny, cold, dust, wind, you name we have had it. But the bottom line is folks keep coming back every year. Like someone said “it’s an adventure”. So join us no matter what the weather and join in on the adventure!
NEW FOR 2024
The Le Sueur County Pioneer Power Association Board of Directors has developed a Youth Hauler Certification Program for our annual swap meet. This program is new for 2024 and was created to allow haulers to be under the required age of 18 to operate a vehicle on our grounds. This program is made so youths ages 12-17 can be involved with Pioneer Power Swap Meet and provide a valuable service to our guests and vendors. The Youth Hauler Certification Program provides safety training and will be required each year a Youth Hauler plans to participate. Click on image for all the information.
***A $40 CHARGE FOR CAMPING AT THE SWAP MEET.***
April swap meet camping info call Glenn at 507-241-0041, or email: annholicky2@gmail.com
The NORTH campground gate will be open from Saturday, April 20th, check our CAMPER/LODGING page for specific times each day.
***Parking lot opens at 8 am Wednesday, April 24th for vendor line-up.***
***VENDOR PARKING WILL BE ALLOWED INTO THE GROUNDS THURSDAY, APRIL 25TH STARTING AT 8 AM FOR INSIDE VENDORS and 11:30 AM FOR OUTSIDE VENDORS***
NO ENTRANCE CHARGE FOR SPECTATORS
ATM machine on the grounds by entrance gate.
Spectator gate is open from 6AM to 6PM all 3 days.
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.
**2024 SWAP MEET** VENDOR PRICES WILL BE AS FOLLOWS: $60 for outside spot, if you need an oversize space, please consider paying double.
$70 For inside space, paid in advance with registration. Inside spots sell out every year, so best is to check with Barb 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 2024 Swap Meet Rules and information CLICK HERE
Registration Building
April 26, 27, 28, 2024
Located 6 miles east of Le Sueur, Minnesota on Cnty. Rd. #26.
Grounds address: 34605 265th Ave,
Le Sueur, MN
(not for mailing)
Want your own 2024 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*
$25 charge for each golf cart, lawn mower used on the grounds.
***A $40 CHARGE FOR CAMPING AT THE SWAP MEET.***
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. Drivers must be 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license. Other vehicles allowed will be club officials.
Golf carts will be available to rent, click HERE for more info.
Not allowed to be driven on the grounds will be:
Gator or UTV 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: Barb Bruns, 507-345-3750, cell: 507-720-9112 or email: barb.bruns2@gmail.com
To view the 2024 Swap Meet Rules and information CLICK HERE
Food page CLICK HERE: The Threshers Kitchen will be open for breakfast on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, rest of time 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.