For 23 years the catalysts for many a backyard restoration have been the huge parts fields surrounding the 99-acre Jefferson County Fairgrounds during this show. Spring 2000 had over 4,000 vendor spaces and over 1000 vendors. If you are a car buff, here is an opportunity to talk to some of the biggest names in the industry. The Jefferson swap meet has grown to be one of the biggest events in the Midwest. It is also very profitable for vendors.
Many vendors bring huge inventories that they've been preparing all winter.
One vendor told us he can only go to one swap meet a year because he sells everything he brings to Jefferson. It takes him the rest of the year to stock up again. The car corral saw its biggest numbers as well. A whopping 1800 cars were for sale in the car corral which is open Saturday and Sunday. With new and improved parking, nice weather and no road construction spectators found their way to the show easy this year.