Well, we’ve made another lap around the big red ball and Lord willing, it’s another Hershey. Actually the AACA’s annual Eastern Fall meet. Regulars just call it the Fall Meet. Swap meet setup day is Monday October 6, but if you’re buying you want to be there Tuesday October 7 thru Thursday October 9. On Friday October 10, about 1000 really nice cars, and trucks arrive for an impressive car show. That day the swap meet rolls up its tent and disappears.
There is a car corral that stretches around the Giant Center- a huge hockey/concert venue.
Now you don’t have to be a member or anything to attend. You do have to pay the Chocolate company $20 (per car) to park in their grass (hopefully not muddy) field. The club happily lets you in for free. What you’ll see will change your life, for the better- if you like old cars-and trucks. You will probably want to return next year. And the year after that.
Look us up in the Green Field. Spaces GAI 18-19, almost under light post 118.
greenie-reddy, you nailed it! This is the largest antique car flea market in the world. I haven't missed one since 1974 and I've been a vendor since 1976. They say if you walk up and down every row you will have walked 26 miles to cover it all!
My spaces are Green Field, GDD 12-16 (we're on the opposite end of the field from greenie-reddy). Stop by and say HI!
Mike B
Mike Boteler
1956 Chevy 3100 Resto Rod 1952 Willys M38 Army Jeep 1983 Jeep CJ7 Laredo 1984 Jeep CJ7 +++++ Silver Spring, MD
Gene, it was great meeting you last year, and also great doing business with you. I'll be there again this year and will try to swing by Thursday if you're still there.
For anyone else not familiar, Hershey is truly amazing. People come from all over the world to find parts. The swap meet is literally miles and miles of antique auto parts. You can't walk the entire thing in one day, unless possibly you don't stop to look at much.
Today (Thursday October 9) was a great day at Hershey. We got to meet Homer52 and a bunch of Stovebolters. The car show is tomorrow and it looks like another ideal weather day. You know it’s a great event when the Goodyear Blimp arrives and does laps around the park for 45 minutes.
Was good to see you Gene! That is a real experience going to Hershey.
1941 Chevy "First rebuild - complete!" Follow the story in the DITY 1941 GMC resting peacefully 1946/1947 Chevy Street rod on s10 frame complete 1945 GMC panel truck in line for restoration 1941 Plymouth stock complete 1941 GMC COE in restoration process Read his Project Journal 1941 Chevy Coe uncertain future resting now
Dave, that was a long trip for you. I've thought about going to Hershey, but haven't put it together yet (if ever).
Sounds like a fun time.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
Each year, the truck contingent grows at Hershey. The car show featured a nice 1937 GMC pickup. Make your plans now for 2026. October 6-9 (Tuesday-Friday).
