July 5-7, 2013
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa
Rods, Customs, Classics and Musclecars
Swap Meet & Cars 4 Sale Corral
Attendance: Over 2500 vehicles.
Directions: Take I-35/I-80 to Des Moines I-235. Exit East University Avenue (Hwy 163) to East 30th Street (Rt. 46) south. Use Gate #10. The swap meet will be held in the parking area to the southeast of the Family Food Center (formerly the Iowa Tourism Building).
Local Information: Call (515)262-3111. www.iowastatefair.org
Car Show Information: 1972-prior. Call (925)838-9876. www.good-guys.com
Host Hotel: West Des Moines Marriott, 1250 74th St. Call (515)267-1500.
Camping Information: Fairgrounds camping call (515)262-3111.
No overnight camping in your swap space.
New Parts/Commercial Vendors: All items sold in the swap meet area must be used automotive parts or memorabilia (please, no new or refurbished items, including discontinued Hot Wheels, die-cast or plastic models, NASCAR licensed merchandise, tools, apparel, car care products, crafts, or reconditioning services of any kind). To protect the integrity of our commercial vendors, Goodguys reserves the right to regulate and/or restrict the sale of all items in the swap area. Unfortunately, swappers selling unauthorized items may be asked to leave the event and forfeit the cost of their booth space. Don't let this happen to you! New parts and services are always welcome in the Commercial Midway however reservations must be made in advance. For more commercial info please call (925)218-9151. For Arts & Crafts Gallery info please call (515)265-7330.
Show Hours: Friday - Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm, Sunday 8:00am-3:00pm
Participant Check-in: Thursday. Noon-5:00pm, Friday. 7:00am-4:00pm, Saturday: 7:00am-Noon.All spaces are reserved and are yours for the duration of the event. As a matter of convenience be sure to reserve enough area, as all support vehicles must fit inside your space or park outside of the grounds. If you are interested in assisting the Goodguys at this event during setup, please call Jeff Johnson at (614)268-1181.
Cars 4 Sale Corral: Cars, trucks and motorcycles offered for sale may be any year, make or model, running or not. Space size is as large as your vehicle. If you have additional parts to sell, vehicles are also allowed for sale in the swap meet. Vehicles may remain on open trailers and/or in their space overnight for the duration of the show. You must park in the same space each day, even if another spot appears to be empty. Tow vehicles and enclosed trailers will each require an additional space if you wish to leave them inside the grounds.
Security: Gates will be secured promptly at 6:00pm each evening. For the safety of our customers and their property, absolutely no one will be permitted to remain on the grounds overnight. Motor homes and RVs may enter the property during setup only and must be removed immediately after they are unloaded. Security personnel will be on site 24 hours per day for your benefit.
| Spectator Admission: |
Adults $18.00/day.
Kids (7-12) $6.00/day. Under 6 FREE. |
| Participant Admission: |
Car Corral: |
$55.00 per vehicle.
$65.00 after June 17 and at the gate. |
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Swap Meet: |
$55.00 per 10' x 20' space.
$65.00 after June 17 and at the gate. |
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Pre-registration CLOSES June 24. Pre-registration is not required.
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| Each entry fee includes one weekend vehicle pass and one adult weekend admission. |
| There is no discount for Goodguys members. You are not required to be a Goodguys member to participate in the Swap Meet or Car Corral. |
| You are not obligated to participate all three days however there is no discount for single or two day spaces (except Sunday only). |
| Pre registered participants will receive confirmation 30 days before the event. |
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Actual credentials will be distributed during check-in hours. |
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Spaces and additional weekend passes may be purchased at the gate. |
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Spaces are outdoors on concrete. |
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Sorry, no refunds exchange only. |
Reminder: No golf carts or motorized conveniences allowed. Exceptions are made for disabled participants who must first visit the Show-n-Shine Registration area. For their safety please leave your pets at home or in your campsite. Remember, bicycles, scooters and skates are dangerous to both children and paint jobs.