All,
The Bay Area Horseless Carriage Club is stepping in to take over the “Bakersfield” swap meet. The event will be the same location and date, Price per space will be 65 dollars. More information will be forthcoming soon.
This is just a quick announcement moments after the vote to let everyone know Bakersfield Lives again.
More to Follow
Bakersfield Swap meet is GO !
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gtttrobinson
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Re: Bakersfield Swap meet is GO !
THIS IS FANTASTIC NEWS!
THIS IS REALLY THE PREMIER PRE-WAR CAR EVENT IN THE WEST. COUNT ME IN
THIS YEAR WILL FEATURE EVENTS FROM THE RAGTIME RACERS - https://www.ragtimeracers.com/
SEE YOU THERE
THIS IS REALLY THE PREMIER PRE-WAR CAR EVENT IN THE WEST. COUNT ME IN
THIS YEAR WILL FEATURE EVENTS FROM THE RAGTIME RACERS - https://www.ragtimeracers.com/
SEE YOU THERE
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KimDobbins
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Re: Bakersfield Swap meet is GO !
Very good news I'll be there .thanks to all helping with this.
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Re: Bakersfield Swap meet is GO !
Great news! Thanks all for getting things worked out. We all appreciate the effort.
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SoNorCal
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Re: Bakersfield Swap meet is GO !
All,
Due to time constraints the dates and location and setup for 2026 will remain the same.
Gerald Robinson is our man on point, and he is in the process of obtaining the contact information for those who previously registered with Steven Chase’s team. Though Steven’s team is mailing back the early registration checks (since a new team is taking over), we hope to offer those already registered the same spaces they previously requested, if they desire.
There are a lot of gears in motion, some stuck things getting oiled up, and a few cotter pins getting replaced, but there is a new team of many hands dedicated to keeping this meet going. Rest assure with a bit of mighty cranking & a dollop of Marvel Mystery Oil we’ll have the old gal back on the road again.
How can you help?
Spread the word that
Bakersfield is GO to everyone in the hobby.
Let the vendors know you hope to see them there.
Then come and enjoy with your friends in hobby
Questions are best sent to our Man on Point, Gerald Robinson (contact info on flyer posted by Kim above)
Jim
Due to time constraints the dates and location and setup for 2026 will remain the same.
Gerald Robinson is our man on point, and he is in the process of obtaining the contact information for those who previously registered with Steven Chase’s team. Though Steven’s team is mailing back the early registration checks (since a new team is taking over), we hope to offer those already registered the same spaces they previously requested, if they desire.
There are a lot of gears in motion, some stuck things getting oiled up, and a few cotter pins getting replaced, but there is a new team of many hands dedicated to keeping this meet going. Rest assure with a bit of mighty cranking & a dollop of Marvel Mystery Oil we’ll have the old gal back on the road again.
How can you help?
Spread the word that
Bakersfield is GO to everyone in the hobby.
Let the vendors know you hope to see them there.
Then come and enjoy with your friends in hobby
Questions are best sent to our Man on Point, Gerald Robinson (contact info on flyer posted by Kim above)
Jim
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SoNorCal
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Re: Bakersfield Swap meet is GO !
All,
The new Bakersfield swap meet organizing committee met Sunday Evening (1/25/26), and things are moving along well.
The committee will honor space requests from hose who previously registered for spaces,
You will be contacted in the next few days to work out the details.
Everyone who did not previously register can register as the flyer above indicates.
There’s a few details being worked, as one can imagine. We appreciate your patience as we work through them.
In turn we will keep everyone posted.
If you have questions, or wish to help the all-volunteer team make this happen, please reach out to Gerald Robinson.
His phone number is on the flyer, and he can be reached on this forum by a personal message to gtttrobinson.
Many thanks,
Jim
The new Bakersfield swap meet organizing committee met Sunday Evening (1/25/26), and things are moving along well.
The committee will honor space requests from hose who previously registered for spaces,
You will be contacted in the next few days to work out the details.
Everyone who did not previously register can register as the flyer above indicates.
There’s a few details being worked, as one can imagine. We appreciate your patience as we work through them.
In turn we will keep everyone posted.
If you have questions, or wish to help the all-volunteer team make this happen, please reach out to Gerald Robinson.
His phone number is on the flyer, and he can be reached on this forum by a personal message to gtttrobinson.
Many thanks,
Jim
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gtttrobinson
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Re: Bakersfield Swap meet is GO !
Hi all,
Been working on registrations. Looks like it will be a good year!
Here is the link to the posting on the HCCA.org website.
https://hcca.org/event/2026-bakersfield ... swap-meet/
Been working on registrations. Looks like it will be a good year!
Here is the link to the posting on the HCCA.org website.
https://hcca.org/event/2026-bakersfield ... swap-meet/
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gtttrobinson
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Re: Bakersfield Swap meet is GO !
Registrations are coming in!
This will be a good year!
Yah!!
This will be a good year!
Yah!!
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Original Smith
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Re: Bakersfield Swap meet is GO !
What is the turnoff road to the swap meet in Shafter from 99?
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speedytinc
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Re: Bakersfield Swap meet is GO !
E Lerdo Hwy to Vultree St.Original Smith wrote: ↑Wed Jan 28, 2026 1:35 pmWhat is the turnoff road to the swap meet in Shafter from 99?
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speedytinc
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Re: Bakersfield Swap meet is GO !
Got my spots reserved.
Gerald Robinson was very accommodating.
Gonna be a great meet. I am told they have a long term commitment to this site.
Gerald Robinson was very accommodating.
Gonna be a great meet. I am told they have a long term commitment to this site.
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SoNorCal
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Re: Bakersfield Swap meet is GO !
Hello all,
The organizing committee has made some minor changes to the layout of the meet.
This was done so that people would not have the generator noise and smoke of the food trucks smack dab
In the middle of the spaces. Also we are posting a map of all the spaces sold thus far to make it easier
People to decide where they want to be. The map and registration form can be found at
https://californiarendezvous.com/
The first half of the page is the tour information/registration, the second half the swap meet information/ registration a map that is kept updated on a regular basis so you can see what spaces are open.
As you can see many vendors have already signed up, and we are thankful the hobby is stepping up to keeping the Bakersfield meet an active part of our future. There are still spaces open, but when they are sold, they are sold. ( As an active airfield, The site has limited space for our swap meet.)
See you in Bakersfield!
Jim
The organizing committee has made some minor changes to the layout of the meet.
This was done so that people would not have the generator noise and smoke of the food trucks smack dab
In the middle of the spaces. Also we are posting a map of all the spaces sold thus far to make it easier
People to decide where they want to be. The map and registration form can be found at
https://californiarendezvous.com/
The first half of the page is the tour information/registration, the second half the swap meet information/ registration a map that is kept updated on a regular basis so you can see what spaces are open.
As you can see many vendors have already signed up, and we are thankful the hobby is stepping up to keeping the Bakersfield meet an active part of our future. There are still spaces open, but when they are sold, they are sold. ( As an active airfield, The site has limited space for our swap meet.)
See you in Bakersfield!
Jim
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Caldeira
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Re: Bakersfield Swap meet is GO !
As many of you know, registration for the 2026 Bakersfield Brass Era and Pre-War Swap Meet is now open. With registration underway and the word getting out, we are continuing to make improvements to enhance the overall event. We appreciate everyone’s patience as we fine-tune the details.
The most up-to-date information is now available at www.bakersfieldswapmeet.org The previous site locations are also all active.
Vendor spaces are filling quickly, so we encourage you to submit your registration as soon as possible.
Both the Bay Area Horseless Carriage Club and the Ragtime Racers are looking forward to a strong turnout at Minter Airfield on May 1–2.
As a side note, we highly recommend visiting the Minter Airfield Museum if you have the opportunity. It’s a fantastic museum, and the depth of history at Minter Field is truly remarkable.
Thank you to everyone!
Rob Caldeira
President, Bay Area Horseless Carriage Club of America
The most up-to-date information is now available at www.bakersfieldswapmeet.org The previous site locations are also all active.
Vendor spaces are filling quickly, so we encourage you to submit your registration as soon as possible.
Both the Bay Area Horseless Carriage Club and the Ragtime Racers are looking forward to a strong turnout at Minter Airfield on May 1–2.
As a side note, we highly recommend visiting the Minter Airfield Museum if you have the opportunity. It’s a fantastic museum, and the depth of history at Minter Field is truly remarkable.
Thank you to everyone!
Rob Caldeira
President, Bay Area Horseless Carriage Club of America