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Swap til you drop!

The Manitoba Classic and Antique Auto Club and the Red River Exhibition Association are holding the 21st annual Red River Valley Swap Meet on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Red River Exhibition Park.

The event includes a swap meet, vintage vehicles for sale and a show and shine.

Vendor spaces for the swap meet and vintage vehicles for sale spaces are $15 each for the day.

Vendor registration will start at 6:30 a.m.

The Show and Shine is open to all vehicles 25 years and older, street rods, modified and special interest vehicles.

Vehicles and drivers are admitted free, but all other passengers must pay admission.

Admission is $5 for the day, with children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult.

The Swap Meet supports Winnipeg Harvest, so please bring a non-perishable food item or donation.

For more information, contact Gord Brunette at 204-222-2298. For vendor information, contact Mort McKechnie at 204-889-9970.

— Willy Williamson

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