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The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce presents the Northern Minnesota Swap Meet & Car Show, running July 24-26, 2026, at the Itasca County Fairgrounds in Grand Rapids, Minn. The three-day event features more than 200 vendors offering vintage items, handmade goods, car parts, and collectibles, along with food booths, food trucks, live music, family activities, and daily themes.
On Friday, July 24, the swap meet runs from 1 to 7 p.m. Bike Night takes place from 4 to 7 p.m., with motorcycles parking free via the Ridgewood Road entrance near the roundabout. At 7 p.m., Rapids Radio Rockfest continues in downtown Grand Rapids.
Saturday, July 25, hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Live music runs throughout the day alongside an expanded beer garden hosted by Klockow Brewing and Rapids Brewing Co. Performers include Michaela James (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.), Ditty Wish (1:30 to 3:30 p.m.), and Kim Nagler from Hobo Revival (4 to 6 p.m.). The car show, hosted by Northern Cruisers Car Club, is held at Yanmar Arena, 1401 NW 3rd Ave., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with shuttle service running to and from the arena throughout those hours.
Sunday, July 26, hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Itasca County Fairgrounds. Special children’s activities include the Ninja Anywhere Obstacle Wall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and MegaJump BMX Bike Show performances at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. The car show continues at the fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The event is sponsored by Paul Bunyan Communications, powered by GigaZone, and the I’M Hotel. For vendor registration, food booth registration, or other inquiries, contact the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce at 218-326-6619 or visit grandmn.com. All vendor space and payment arrangements must be made through official chamber channels only.
