ANN ARBOR CLASSIC BICYCLE SHOW AND SWAP MEET
April 27, 2008 will be the 28th Anniversary of the Biggest, Oldest, and the Best Antique and Classic Bicycle Show in the Nation. This annual one day event held at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor/Saline Rd. will host over 220 dealers from across the continent.
VENDOR SET UP IS 7:00am AT THE SOUTH PARKING LOT GATE
Vendors get two RAFFLE tickets in your envelope at the gate.
The $3 Public admission (kids under 10 free) to the Show at 8:00am provides the public with a variety of opportunities to participate in the bicycle collecting hobby.
First and foremost are the Show bikes. Typically, 50 to 75 bicycles are entered into ten categories and the public votes for its favorites. Awards are presented to the first place winners in such classes as Best Unrestored, Best Lady’s, Best Motorized Bike, Best Special Custom, Best Early Classic, and Best Bike of each decade 1930 thu1970.
Next is the “Classic Bike of the Year Award”. This is a judged event, which focuses on some of the finest, rarest and most sought after bicycles in the entire hobby. There are now two first place awards for “Classic Bike of the Year 2008” “Best Restored” and a new category “Best Preserved” Each receives $200. Each runner-up is $100
Once again Frank Mathison (810-599-1399) will be hosting the
“ THE OLD SCHOOL MINI BIKE SHOW AND SWAP MEET”
This show will feature vintage gas powered Classic minibikes and Scooters in their own building. Last year’s burnout contest was a blast from the past!
The Show features a Poor Man’s Auction at noon. Anyone who has a collectible bike can put it on the block for only $10 and let the crowd decide it’s value. If no one meets the owner’s asking price the bike goes back to the owner and they’ll get $5 back. The result is an appraisal from the crowd for only $5. Sign in at 9:30am.
The $3 cost for the public to get into the Show includes a free door prize ticket. Prizes will be given away each ½ hour. This year 4 new collector bikes will be given away to some lucky winners.You must be present to win and you can only get a chance by coming to the show.
To all vendors. RAIN or SHINE we have the space to bring everyone indoors should the weather get nasty. Outdoor 20’x20’ is $30. Indoor 12’x15’ is $35
This is a great family day together providing a unique experience that only happens once a year. See our website at www.ann-arbor-bicycleshow.com
email for info: Bikeshow@aol.com or phone Paul & Annie at 248-642-6639
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