The 59th annual KYANA Swap Meet, the premier event for auto enthusiasts and collectors, is scheduled to take place in Louisville. It is the largest indoor auto swap meet in the United States, spanning more than 300,000 square feet at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Every show has sold out since 1984, so there is a lot of excitement for another amazing weekend.
Finding gems with no rough
The KYANA Swap Meet is a haven for people restoring, rebuilding, or planning their next project, offering everything from rare vintage parts to race car and rat rod components. With tools, accessories, and hard-to-find parts that can revitalize an automobile or serve as inspiration for a new build, every aisle is a potential treasure trove.
Attendees can peruse Coca-Cola memorabilia, vintage cars for sale, nostalgic gas station collectibles, and vintage metal signs. A browsing experience that is as much about enjoyment and exploration as it is about restoration is created by vintage bicycles, wagons, coolers, and other sentimental finds.
Event Essentials
- When: Saturday, March 21 (8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.) & Sunday, March 22 (8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)
- Where: Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, KY
- Admission: $10/day | Weekend Pass $15 | Children 12 & under FREE with an adult
- Presented by: KYANA Region, Antique Automobile Club of America
Parking is available for a fee; discounted daily passes can be purchased at kyexpo parking. All concessions will be credit/debit card only. Some lots may be affected by ongoing renovations, so expect signage and staff guidance. Mobility scooters are available to rent in the West Wing lobby ($75/day; call ahead to reserve).
This article appears in March 1-24, 2026.