Shepparton Showgrounds turned into the region’s biggest bric-a-brac centre yesterday with more than 5000 people searching for ‘‘that classic find’’.
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The 48th annual Shepparton Swap Meet drew about 600 traders, selling car part, vintage collectables and all sort of hidden treasures.
Hosted by Goulburn Valley Motor Vehicle Drivers’ Club, swap meet committee chairman Lloyd Healey said although the cloudy weather turned away some traders, it was still a ‘‘terrific’’ turnout.
‘‘We sold 690 sites, but a lot didn’t turn up. Regardless, the attendance is just magnificent,’’ he said.
‘‘People have snapped up car parts, kids toys, bikes — just about anything you want.
‘‘This brings people into the town, because people love coming to these things, and will follow swap meets around the state; it’s something that’s in.
‘‘We do raise money from the event that we donate to charity plus helps us continue the event every year.
‘‘This is an ideal site because it doesn’t matter what the weather is like, it’s still perfect for the crowd and our needs.’’
One person who rarely missed the meet was Tallygaroopna’s Budgie Thompson.
He brought along some of his car parts suitable for the swap meet and also a few of his upholstered goods to help promote his business.
‘‘It’s the enjoyment of meeting so many different people,’’ he said. ‘‘Displaying and selling my leather gears that I make to show people I do upholstery and leather.
‘‘Everyone knows me, so I catch up with people I haven’t seen for years and it’s a tradition.
‘‘My daughter Tarleaha has been coming for years with me as well.
‘‘It’s a good chance for me to show off my stuff but also a good community event; I wait for it every year,’’ he said.
Previous swap meets have been held in Numurkah, Congupna and Kialla.
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