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August 4 - 5

Fall Jefferson Car Show and Auto Swap Meet
September 28, 29 & 30, 2012 - Featuring Street Rods

The Fall Jefferson Car Show and Auto Swap Meet is huge! This is a great time to pick up the parts you need for your winter restoration projects! With over 3,100 swap spaces at this swapmeet, you are sure to find the car parts you need! The Cars for Sale Corral has over 100's of cars, so you are sure to find lots of great deals at the end of the season. The Fall Jefferson Swapmeet and Car Show has over 20,000 spectators, so if you are selling cars, car parts, or car accessories, this is the place!

Jefferson Swapmeet and Car Show

  • Fall Jefferson swapmeet and car show is a whopping 99 acres!
  • Over 20,000 car show spectators!
  • Over 3,100 car part vending spaces!
  • Over 100's cars for sale!
  • Over 100's show cars!

Car Show and Swapmeet Details, Dates, & Times

Our 35th annual Fall Jefferson Car Show & Swap Meet will be held on September 28, 29 & 30, 2012 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds located right on Hwy 18 in Jefferson, WI. The featured cars will be street rods, rat rods and customs, however, any and all car makes and models are welcome.

Gates Open for Spectators

Fri 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sat 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sun 6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Spectators - Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Come join all the fun at the Jefferson Swapmeet and Car Show! Spectator admission is only $7.00 per adult. No pets. Children under the age of 12 are free with adult. Spectator parking at the fairgrounds is $3.00. Overnight camping is prohibited. Local camping is available. Contact (920) 674-4482 for Spangler's Campground. There is a great selection of food stands available on the fairgrounds and an ATM is located in the main activity building.

Car Show - Saturday and Sunday

The Car Show has 100's awesome show cars that you'll definitely want to check out! The Car Show is Saturday and Sunday. The price to enter the Car Show is $7.00 per adult in the vehicle. Children under 12 are free. Cars in the Car Show area must be pre-1989 or of special interest. Vehicles must be in running condition. Dash plaques for the first 200 vehicles registered are given out at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Please - No For Sale signs in the car show area.

Swap Spaces for Vendors

This is the season's last chance to sell your parts! Be sure to register early to ensure you get a space! Pre-registration for swap spaces closes September 1st and spaces may be available at the gate the weekend of the car show at increased prices. Prices vary based on the size of the swap space. Vendors must have at least 80% auto related products for sale. Those who cannot meet our criteria will be asked to leave.

Vendor Set-Up

Vendor set-up is on Friday beginning dawn and closes at 7:00 p.m. sharp.

Jefferson Swapmeet and Car Show Vendor Space Pricing (Before September 1st)

8'x10' indoor space$60.00 each
10'x20' space$55.00 each
10'x40' space$110.00 each
10'x50' space$130.00 each
Electric Service
(if needed)
$20.00 additional

* After September 1st, prices increase $20 per space.
** Some additional sizes are available although limited. Please call for details. All sizes approximate

Jefferson Grounds - Full Map (North Only) (South Only)

Cars for Sale Corral - 100's of Vehicles For Sale!

Cars for Sale Corral spaces are available ahead of time or the entire weekend of the car show at the Cars for Sale Corral gate. Prices for the Cars for Sale Corral are $60.00. The price includes admission for the driver all weekend. There are no vehicle age/make/model restrictions in the Cars for Sale Corral. Non-running vehicles left on trailers will be charged $120.00. Oversized vehicles will be charged accordingly. The price is the same if you choose to attend one day or three. Does not include separate parking fee for tow vehicles.