Dear Vendors, Shoppers, and Friends, We’re excited to welcome everyone back to the LACC Swap Meet this weekend! As always, our vibrant community of local sellers, bargain hunters, and families makes this event one of the best places in Los Angeles to connect, shop, and support each other. Important Update: New Legal Protections for Vendors […]
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Dear LACC Swap Meet family, It is with heavy hearts that we share: after almost thirty years as LA’s weekend market, the LACC Swap Meet is now exclusively on Saturdays, effective immediately. This decision was not made lightly. We have tried everything possible to keep the market open both days, but the reality is that […]
To our valued community, vendors, and supporters, For almost thirty years, the LACC Swap Meet has been a weekend tradition and a vital part of Los Angeles. Every Saturday and Sunday, our parking lot has been filled with energy, local vendors, and shoppers supporting both small businesses and the LACC Foundation’s mission to help over […]
Due to the recent ICE raids and their impact on our community, the LACC Swap Meet will now be held exclusively on Saturdays. We will no longer operate on Sundays. This decision was made to help reduce operating costs and, most importantly, to ensure we can continue supporting our vendors, staff, and the broader community—rather […]
Dear Valued LACC Swap Community, We’re reaching out today with an important and heartfelt message about the future of the LACC Swap Meet. As you know, LACC Swap Meet leases from the LACC Foundation. While we are not the Foundation ourselves, we are the primary source of revenue supporting the Foundation’s mission—providing vital funds for […]
Stand With LACC Swap Meet: Support Our Vendors & Staff During Unlawful ICE Attacks For 30 years, the LACC Swap Meet has been more than just a marketplace—it’s been a vibrant community hub, a source of income for local families, and a vital supporter of Los Angeles City College students. Today, our community faces an […]
Hello LACC Swap Community! In a deeply troubling turn of events, the LACC Swap Meet, a beloved institution serving Los Angeles for nearly 30 years, has been forced to temporarily close its doors due to the unconstitutional and aggressive ICE raids sweeping across Los Angeles. This unprecedented government overreach has created a climate of fear […]
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Tomas Pintor Gonzalez, a beloved member of the LACC Swap Meet family. Tomas was a kind and wonderful person who brought joy to all who knew him. His presence and warm spirit will be sorely missed by all of us. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the […]
The time for action is now! We are planning a visit to City Hall to demand that the City of Los Angeles enforce the recently signed settlement (July 16th 2024) with Street Vendor Advocacy Groups—an agreement supported by Councilman Hugo Soto-Martinez—which explicitly states that NO street vendors will be permitted to sell within “The Immediate […]
Dear LACC Swap Meet Vendors, I want to take a moment to address an important situation that may unfold tomorrow (Sunday February 16th). There are indications that street vendors who are selling illegally in the immediate vicinity of the Swap Meet may attempt to block the streets in an effort to disrupt our market, causing […]