Fishing Tackle Sale -Berwyn – RFC SWAP MEET

VENDOR INFORMATION PAGE

Friday Night Move In 9:45 pm – 11 pm

Updated April. 25th 2024.

Vendors who have not paid – you need to pay before entering hall – and pick up wrist band.
NO PHONE CALLS

New RFC Fishing Tackle Sale Participants

Table numbers will be emailed and sent via a text for those without email – Thursday, Apr. 25th (LATE). We will also have your table number at the doors and be able to direct you.

  1. Pick up wrist band or wrist bands for any helpers before entering event. One wristband with each paid table. Helpers are $5 (this is a fundraiser). We will have them on Harlem and at front, East door ramp.
  2. After picking up wrist band – then you may load into the event front or back alley (2 alley doors).
  3. You may drop your crates, tubs a the back doors (alley) and members, boy scouts will help get your tubs to your tables from the back. At the back – give your name and table number – table number lists at the doors – and your items will be moved to under your table!!
  4. With your wrist band attached – because you picked up your wrist band first, you can then enter the venue. No exceptions. Extra helper – purchase a wrist band at the South West ramp door.
  5. Have a great day – sell to Noon. Alley doors open up at 12 noon.
  6. Reserve your table for 2025. Table rates will be increasing, but will remain the same for early reservations. The board will be deciding on the amount as well as moving the sale date to earlier in the season. Details to come – sign up on the 2025 wait list below. When you get the notice, get your payments in to save $$.

PRE-EVENT MARKETING

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Share this coupon to boost the number of tackle buyers coming to the event. We need your help to get the word out and get attendance way up this year! Print and pass a couple out.

Watch this space for posters, email graphics, sale logos and even coupons for the event to get more people into our sale. We need everyone at the sale to be a promoter and hit social media with some posts, links to our sale page and hype it up. This will result in more sales for you and more people at the event for a big day. Here is the link to the event page:

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Start sharing this on social media now – and also follow our event on Facebook! Share these – follow the event!

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Fishing Tackle Sale Move In Information

April 26th Friday Evening Move In Option – Have Your Table Setup
(Evening Setup Time TBD, but approximately 9:45 pm on Friday night after tables are set. Watch the space for details on moving in Friday evening and an email will also be sent.)

ALL Vendors Pick up Vendor Wristbands Friday Night or Saturday morning admission to the sales hall will only be allowed to those who are wearing their wrist bands.

Each table is given one wrist band and can purchase additional wrist bands for $5. Helpers and move-in assistants must have a wristband for the event – no exceptions. We had a few people crash the event last year and want all on the floor to have this wristband for entrance. This will assure everyone has passed through and not snuck in. We saw you sneak in – no wrist band, you will be sent to the front immediately this year. No exceptions. Note we did not increase the table costs this year like other sales. The $5 addition is per table so if you have two tables- you will receive two wrist band passes.

EARLY FRIDAY NIGHT MOVE IN -NEW

April 26th – you have the opportunity to move in at night. Approximately 9:45 pm. We will be moving in vendors who which to set up the night before and beat the lines. Once event tables are arranged – we will be getting vendors wrist bands and also getting their items onto the floor. You are welcome to stage your items next to the doors at 9:45 pm as we set up the event layout. Move in will be from approximately 9:45 pm and will close at 11 pm that night. You can meet us in the front or back doors – alley to drop off your items. We have carts inside the door to load your items. You may also move in on Saturday morning.

April 27th 6:30 am. – Loading Dock Doors Open (East Side of Moose Lodge for Loading)

Stop at front of hall (Harlem) to pick up or purchase for any additional wristbands (helpers need to have wrist bands on to enter hall).

LOADING INSTRUCTIONS – Fishing Tackle Sale

RFC FISHING TACKLE SALE - BERWYN, IL VENDOR PARKING INSTRUCTIONS LOADING DIRECTIONS
USE 36th Street and turn right from the North for loading. There are two doors in the alley. Stage your stuff at the door – we will label it. (Recommend using the Friday Night loading also). Once you unload – park in the orange areas on Olmstead, Blackhawk Drive or up the street 1 block away from the Moose Lodge on Harlem.

Loading will be from back alley only this year.

While Harlem Drop-Off and move-in is available – we prefer you use the alley to the East. ONCE YOU LOAD – you need to hit a side street as there will be no vendors parking in our small parking lot. The parking lot will be reserved for attendees only. Use 36th street off of Harlem and then take the first right hand turn into alley. You can stage your items inside the door and we will have “holder signs” so you can park your car and get items to table. Recommend you have tubs with lids for ease of movement. Bring rods or large items in with you.

Doors Open at 8 am – no exceptions. Wristband only for admittance.

Doors Close at 12 noon – loading doors will not open sooner – no early tear-downs. If you begin unloading your table early – you may lose it for next year.

Fill out this form and indicate if you had a table in 2023 and if you are a member or non-member. Priority given to club members and previous vendors.

Payment received and confirmation with table number will mean you are reserved. Only when you hear from Johnny or Jeff G. (RFC treasurer) and payment is made, is your space truly reserved.

2025 SWAP MEET WAITING LIST