Vendor Info
We greatly appreciate your interest in vending at our tournament. All info regarding fees, contact & registration is available below:
Vending At KOBEY'S
SWAP MEET
Kobey’s Swap Meet started in 1976 at the old Midway Drive-In Theater. Founded by Monte Kobey who learned the Business in Phoenix, AZ at the Funk Greyhound Racing Tracks (Phoenix Park N Swap ) In August of 1980 Monte was given the opportunity to move down the street to the newly built San Diego Sports Arena.
During the 1980’s Kobey’s transformed into a destination for tourists and San Diegans alike. Kobey’s became the 3rd busiest tourist attraction after the Zoo & Sea World.​
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Kobey’s offers the Shopper a mixture of new and used items. We do, however, have prohibited merchandise and certain items which must conform with all governmental specifications.
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Kobey’s is in operation every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Shopper’s hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Kobey’s Swap Meet draws approximately 20,000 shoppers weekly & Over 1,000 Sellers Weekly.
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​An advance reservation may be purchased Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Kobey’s office located at 3740 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite 3, San Diego. Advance Reservations can also be made at the Swap Meet Friday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Sellers reservation booth at the main entrance. (CASH ONLY)
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Event Map
For all info regarding your vending booth or activating please DM @KobeysSwapMeet via instagram. They will be able to provide all load in/out information for the day of the event along with answers for any questions or concerns you might have.
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Barricades & fencing will be placed to help reinforce the safety & direction of traffic.
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Parking will be available throughout the entire Sports Arena lot.
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