COLDWATER, MI — Favorable weather is expected for the Branch County Swap Meet and Car Show, returning to the Branch County Fairgrounds on Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9.
The Branch County Fair Board revived the annual Mother’s Day weekend tradition after the original organizers stepped down last year.
Last year’s event attracted over 800 vehicles and 2,000 spectators.
Organizers anticipate even higher attendance this year, with many vendors already registered for the swap meet—one of the region’s first opportunities to showcase classic cars and motorcycles, both restored and in progress.
Spectator admission is $5 per person; children under 12 enter free.
Last year’s event did not include the traditional car cruise because it was organized in just 60 days and permitting was not possible.
Fair Manager Alyssa Blonde announced that the cruise will feature a new, shorter route, approved by the Coldwater City Council, to improve traffic management.
Participants will travel north on Jefferson, west on U.S. 12, south on S. Clay Street, east on Park Street, and return to the fairgrounds.
Vehicles will assemble at the fairgrounds at 3 p.m. and depart at 3:30 p.m.
Schedule:
Friday, May 8:
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Swap & Craft Meet: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday, May 9:
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Swap, Craft, Car & Bike Show: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
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Blessing of the Bikes: noon
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Muffler Rap: 12:30 p.m.
Swap meet vendors will sell and trade automotive parts and related items on the west side of the fairgrounds.
Arts and crafts booths will be located in buildings and throughout the grounds.
Food booths and trucks will line the road.
Vehicle registration is available online only and is non-refundable.
The event will take place rain or shine, with sunny skies and temperatures around 65 degrees expected on Saturday.
The Branch County Fairgrounds are located at 262 S. Sprague St., Coldwater.
For more information, contact organizers at 517-278-5367, email branchcountyfair@gmail.com, or visitwww.branchfair.com.
Organizers encourage early online registration for participants and highlight that vendor spaces for the swap meet and crafts are still available.
The event is a major community attraction that celebrates automotive history while supporting local vendors and the fairgrounds.
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