January 2026 ~ Happy New Year!
2026 Edition Now Available
The price of the 2026 Yellow Book remains unchanged from last year and can be purchased directly online from our secure Buy Now! link for just $6 each (plus shipping/handling of $2.50).
Yellow Books can also be purchased directly from our vendors — Cliff’s Classic Chevy Parts, The Bird Nest, Vintage Motor Books, It’s A Classic, Grafitti Alley, WAAAM, Le May Collections At Mary Mount, and Drager’s Clubhouse at the normal retail price of $6. NW Car Events Calendar will also have books at the All Motorsports Swap Meet (Pacific Raceways, Kent, WA), Early Bird Swap Meet (Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup,WA) and the Portland Swap Meet, (Expo Center, Portland, OR) PIR Auto Swap Meet (Portland, OR) and the Monroe Swap Meet (Monroe, WA).
Don’t Miss these Upcoming Events:
All Motorsports Swap Meet —
February 7; Pacific Raceways, Kent, WA
It was several years ago that we first heard about the All Motorsports Swap Meet and even though we bought booth space we thought it was a crazy idea. A swap meet outdoors at a racetrack in the Pacific Northwest in February. It would be cold, at least, probably raining and possibly snowing. No body would come. We’d be miserable, wet, cold and broke.
However, things have a way of just working out. Yeah, it rained and we got wet, but we did OK. People came, stuff was purchased and in following years the event became a winter mainstay. Furthermore, it doesn’t always rain. It isn’t always miserable BUT it is fun. There is lots of cool car parts and everyone stays in a good mood. Hours are from 9:00am‑4:00pm. Admission is $10 per person at the gate. The event is held fair weather or foul. Address is Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042; (253) 639‑5927; dianah@pacificraceways.com; https://www.pacificraceways.com.
Early Bird Swap Meet —
February 14–15; Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup, WA
Like many vendors, NW Car Events Calendar has had a booth at the Early Bird Swap Meet for many years and we always have a good time. Lots of people attend this premier show … and not just to buy a few rusty car parts. In addition to your standard swap meet goodies, there are also displays of memorabilia, antiques, vintage signs, bicycles tools and more! There is also a display of incredible classic cars curated by the LeMay Family Collection, The Great Duck Hunt, and plenty of food vendors. Among the tasty offerings are hot, freshly made scones with raspberry Jam & Cream as well as cooked-to-order Caramel Corn, burgers, pizza, hot dogs and more!
Owner of the annually held Early Bird Swap Meet is Silver Dollar Pub, llc, managed by Ric Komko. We recently spoke with him about this long-held event. According to Ric, there is so much happening with the event that a new name has been coined to better describe what can only be known as a Happening. The name change means that the Early Bird Swap Meet will officially be known as the Early Bird Vintage Treasure Hunt & Garage Sale. It promises to be a great swap meet with several interesting features.
“We open to the public at 8am Saturday, February 14th. That’s St. Valentines Day and to help celebrate the occasion the First 200 Guys with ladies who enter through the Front gate can pick Flowers for their Sweetheart from our selection.
On Sunday admission will be 1/2 off for Military & Family all day to Celebrate Presidents Day Weekend. The Great Duck Hunt runs all day.… We are hiding 100 Rubber Ducks in the Vendor booths for the Patrons to find.… Only 50 will have Prize’s or Cash Value. Bring the Ducks to the Show Office to claim your Prizes & keep your Duck as a fun Bath Toy… Only 1 Duck per Person…” (253)318‑6385. admin@SilverDollarPub.com; http://SilverDollarPub.com.
Correction: Moonshiners 43rd Annual 4x4 Swap Meet — March 8; Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup, WA
A submission error has resulted in our having the Moonshiners 43rd Annual Swap Meet being listed in the 2026 edition as taking place on August 8th. The event is actually being held on March 8, 2026 at the Washington State Fairgrounds in Puyallup, WA. This early March event is a must attend swap meet if you are into 4x4s, especially if you need parts.
Again, the Moonshiners Swap Meet will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at the Washington State Fairgrounds, 110 9th Avenue SW, Puyallup, WA 98371. The event runs from 9:00am‑4:00pm. Adm is $15. For more info, contact the club at (253) 780‑1400; swapmeet@moonshinersjeepclub.com; https://moonshinersjeepclub.com
Peter DuPre, Publisher
NW Car Events Calendar
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Ride of the Month ~ January 2026
This pristine Ford Bronco was spotted at the old powerplant on the grounds of the Dirt Fish Rally School in Snoqualmie, WA. No trailer queen this truck it is a daily driver.
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