Northern MN Swap Meet & Car Show

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2026 Event Information

ITASCA COUNTY FAIRGOUNDS

SWAP MEET - all 3 days: Over 200 vendors with vintage treasures, handmade goods, car parts, and collectibles - food booths and food trucks, live music, car corral, family activities and more!

FRIDAY, JULY 24: 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm  Be the first to find the treasures!

  • 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Bike Night! Motorcycles park for free (enter from Ridgewood Road - near roundabout)
  • 7:00 pm: Rapids Radio Rockfest in downtown Grand Rapids!

SATURDAY, JULY 25 25: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm  Live music all day with expanded beer garden by Klockow Brewing and Rapids Brewing Co!

SUNDAY, JULY 26: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm  Bring the kids for special kid activities!

CAR SHOWS:

  • Saturday, 9 am - 3 pm: Yanmar Arena. Hosted by Northern Cruisers Car Club
    • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm: Shuttle Running to/from Yanmar Arena
    • 1401 NW 3rd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN

changes are on the horizon for the 2026 event, with a focus on improving the experience for both vendors and visitors.

Take a look at some of the highlights from previous events in the gallery below.

Contact information

Camping & Lodging

For information about camping at the Itasca Trailhead Campground on the Fairgrounds campus, contact Itasca County Land Management at 218-327-2855 or click the button below.

For hotel lodging, call IM Hotel, a generous event partner, at 218-327-1108 of click their logo below.

Sponsorship opportunities and General inquiries

For sponsorship opportunities, including statewide exposure, and general inquiries, email April Arnason, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO

- Sponsors -

Dondelinger Ford

Maki Body & Glass

Larry's Cardyard - Larry Carlson

- In Kind Sponsors -

- Event Donors -

Grand Rapids Loan Co
Brier's Clothing