ROCKFORD Old School and Vintage Show and Swap 2026
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27 YEARS OF THE OLDEST VINTAGE BMX GATHERING IN THE WORLD!
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2026
9AM Start time
For 27 AMAZING YEARS Rockford is the 1st of many vintage shows and swaps throughout the world! And it is still running strong!
Happening on Saturday September 5th. (Severe rain out day Sunday September 6th)
Location: Rockford BMX Track 4950 Safford Rd, Rockford, IL
There is NO FEE for show bikes as long as they are reserved by Thursday, August 22, 2026.
To pre-register a bike for the show, send an email to [email protected] with your name, make and year of bike, and class you want to enter it in.
Reserved vendors will pay $45 which will include an event T-Shirt as long as secured on or before the due date. (August 22)
On site vendors and bike registration will be as follows: Bike entry $5 and Vendors $50 (no shirt).
PLEASE NOTE THAT I WILL NOT ACTUALLY PROVIDE A TABLE OR TENT. THIS IS UP TO THE VENDOR TO BRING. SPACES WILL NOT BE ASSIGNED AS THEY ARE ON A FIRST COME BASIS.
This event is RAIN OR SHINE. Unless there is severe weather then it will be held on Sunday September 6.
ONE VENDOR SPOT = ONE 12 x 12 AREA - (AVERAGE SHADE TENT SIZE) IF YOU NEED MORE SPACE, YOU WILL NEED AND ADDITIONAL VENDOR SPOT. SPOTS ARE 1st COME; FIRST SERVED.
The park is Alcohol free, and it will be enforced. We will be in the same spot as previous years. That is on top of the hill right up from the starting gate. to follow but this will be the official thread for this event.
Parking is FREE and near the event.
Bikes will be placed in an area of their perspective category. EX: All 70 - 79 bikes together, All Freestyle Bikes Together. The show is FREE for all spectators. You should be able to park right near your swap or show items just like in the past. If you are unsure, PLEASE ASK!
In the past this has been a great event and most who have attended come back. SO, LETS HAVE FUN!
To qualify for FREE show bikes, they MUST be pre-registered by August 22. After that each bike is $5.
We will have a 50/50 raffle which we will draw before awards and there will be prizes to raffle off as well.
Last year we were done with the show about 3 PM I would think this year would be along the same lines.
Any Questions? Feel free to ask here, PM me, or Text - Jim (847) 409-5477
Awards will be given for the following categories:
1970-79 20 inch 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
1980--89 20 inch 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
1990- 1999 20 inch 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
2000 and Up 20 inch 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Cruiser 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Freestyle 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Retro 1st and 2nd place
Pit Bike 1st and 2nd place.
Best Of Show
Track info can be found at: http://rockfordbmx.com/
VENDORS CAN PRE-REGISTER HERE BY SATURDAY AUGUST 22ND: https://paypal.me/BMXProductions?countr … le.x=en_US
PLEASE INCLUDE A NOTE STATING SHIRT SIZE. PLEASE USE FRIENDS AND FAMILY ONLY. DO NOT USE THE GOODS OR SERVICES OPTION.
To pre-register a bike to show, send an email to [email protected] with your name, make and year of bike, and class you want to enter it in.
Follow us on the Official Rockford Vintage and Old School Show and Swap Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/403193703457238/
If anyone would like to be a sponsor or would like to donate to the raffle, please send an email or call as well.
THIS IS THE 27TH YEAR FOR THIS SHOW!
ROCKFORD IS WHERE IT ALL STARTED AND IS STILL RUNNING STRONG!
27 YEARS OF THE OLDEST VINTAGE BMX GATHERING IN THE WORLD!
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2026
9AM Start time
For 27 AMAZING YEARS Rockford is the 1st of many vintage shows and swaps throughout the world! And it is still running strong!
Happening on Saturday September 5th. (Severe rain out day Sunday September 6th)
Location: Rockford BMX Track 4950 Safford Rd, Rockford, IL
There is NO FEE for show bikes as long as they are reserved by Thursday, August 22, 2026.
To pre-register a bike for the show, send an email to [email protected] with your name, make and year of bike, and class you want to enter it in.
Reserved vendors will pay $45 which will include an event T-Shirt as long as secured on or before the due date. (August 22)
On site vendors and bike registration will be as follows: Bike entry $5 and Vendors $50 (no shirt).
PLEASE NOTE THAT I WILL NOT ACTUALLY PROVIDE A TABLE OR TENT. THIS IS UP TO THE VENDOR TO BRING. SPACES WILL NOT BE ASSIGNED AS THEY ARE ON A FIRST COME BASIS.
This event is RAIN OR SHINE. Unless there is severe weather then it will be held on Sunday September 6.
ONE VENDOR SPOT = ONE 12 x 12 AREA - (AVERAGE SHADE TENT SIZE) IF YOU NEED MORE SPACE, YOU WILL NEED AND ADDITIONAL VENDOR SPOT. SPOTS ARE 1st COME; FIRST SERVED.
The park is Alcohol free, and it will be enforced. We will be in the same spot as previous years. That is on top of the hill right up from the starting gate. to follow but this will be the official thread for this event.
Parking is FREE and near the event.
Bikes will be placed in an area of their perspective category. EX: All 70 - 79 bikes together, All Freestyle Bikes Together. The show is FREE for all spectators. You should be able to park right near your swap or show items just like in the past. If you are unsure, PLEASE ASK!
In the past this has been a great event and most who have attended come back. SO, LETS HAVE FUN!
To qualify for FREE show bikes, they MUST be pre-registered by August 22. After that each bike is $5.
We will have a 50/50 raffle which we will draw before awards and there will be prizes to raffle off as well.
Last year we were done with the show about 3 PM I would think this year would be along the same lines.
Any Questions? Feel free to ask here, PM me, or Text - Jim (847) 409-5477
Awards will be given for the following categories:
1970-79 20 inch 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
1980--89 20 inch 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
1990- 1999 20 inch 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
2000 and Up 20 inch 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Cruiser 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Freestyle 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Retro 1st and 2nd place
Pit Bike 1st and 2nd place.
Best Of Show
Track info can be found at: http://rockfordbmx.com/
VENDORS CAN PRE-REGISTER HERE BY SATURDAY AUGUST 22ND: https://paypal.me/BMXProductions?countr … le.x=en_US
PLEASE INCLUDE A NOTE STATING SHIRT SIZE. PLEASE USE FRIENDS AND FAMILY ONLY. DO NOT USE THE GOODS OR SERVICES OPTION.
To pre-register a bike to show, send an email to [email protected] with your name, make and year of bike, and class you want to enter it in.
Follow us on the Official Rockford Vintage and Old School Show and Swap Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/403193703457238/
If anyone would like to be a sponsor or would like to donate to the raffle, please send an email or call as well.
THIS IS THE 27TH YEAR FOR THIS SHOW!
ROCKFORD IS WHERE IT ALL STARTED AND IS STILL RUNNING STRONG!
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Rockford BMX, Searls Park - BMX Track, Safford Rd, Rockford, IL 61101, United States
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