About the Swap Meet

The Porterville College Swap Meet is a program of the Porterville College Foundation.  Proceeds from the Swap Meet support student scholarships, facilities, programs, and activities for the benefit of the college and students.

Reopening Saturday, April 10, 2021

After a one-year closure, the Porterville College Foundation is excited to be reopening its weekly Swap Meet.  Foundation staff, vendors, customers and the community have been anxiously awaiting the announcement of a reopening date and the news comes with big changes including a new location.  On Saturday, April 10, 2021, the Porterville Fairgrounds will be the new home for the PC Foundation Swap Meet offering a new layout that allows ample space to meet state Covid-19 guidelines for vendors and social distancing for customers.
                                Customer, vendor and staff safety are a top priority for the Foundation, so staff created and will enforce an event safety plan in accordance with California Reopening Guidelines for Shopping Centers.  Safety measures include:

Covid-19 customer requirements

READ REQUIREMENTS

Contact Us

(559) 920-2001

swapmeet@portervillecollegefoundation.org​

Event Capacity & Hours

• Customer capacity will be limited as directed by state guidelines related to the county’s tier status
• Event will only be available to permanent vendors already on file.  The Foundation will consider expansion to new vendors when space and safety protocols allow
• Until further notice, vendors may ONLY sell to customers between the hours of 8am-2pm. No customers are allowed entry before 8am or after 2pm
• Hourly cleaning of restrooms and common areas

​Face Masks

• Customers MUST wear masks or protective shielding over noses and mouths unless they are under 2 years of age per CDPH guidelines.
• All are strongly encouraged to avoid touching your face with your hands directly.

Social Distancing

• 6-feet distancing between all vendors
• Customers MUST maintain a social distance of 6 feet at all times.  Groups of 10 or more will NOT be allowed to congregate in any fashion
• Designated Entrances and Exits will be enforced. Staff will be posted at these locations throughout the day
• To ensure proper physical distancing vendor rows will be one-way only to encourage the safe flow of customer travel
• Reduced capacity for food court areas

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Hours of Operation

Every Saturday (Weather Permitting)
​​8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Entry Prices

Adults: $1.00
​​Children:  Free
(5 years old and under)

Location

Porterville Fairgrounds
2700 Teapot Dome Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257