Bicycle SWAP MEET & EXPO - October CycleFest

Bicycle SWAP MEET & EXPO - October CycleFest

Date and Location

• Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
• Setup: Noon-1 pm
• Open to Public: 1-5 pm
• Location: Historic Union Pacific Depot, near downtown Lawrence

What is October CycleFest?

We’re making Lawrence the cycling enthusiast’s destination for the full weekend (October 10-11), featuring two rides: the Tour de Chicken Creek gravel ride (Sat) and the iconic fall classic Octoginta road ride (Sun), in its 57th year! Many will remember the popular Swap Meet at the Octoginta (pre-covid). Well, we’re bringing it back and adding the EXPO for community bike organizations! To be held at the Historic Union Pacific Depot.

Swap Meet & Expo Traffic

The two rides combined have attracted up to 500 riders in past years, about half locals and half from outside of Lawrence. The Swap Meet & Expo is after the Saturday morning Chicken Creek gravel ride and is concurrent with the packet pickup for the Octoginta at the same location as the Swap Meet & Expo. The Octoginta road ride is Sunday morning.

Swap Meet - General Rules

• Registration: YOU must register and reserve space online (preferred) or in person the day of the Swap Meet, and sign an Agreement and Waiver.
• Space Limitation: LIMITED space. 30-35 booth spaces, depending on double-wide booths reserved. First come, first served. RESERVE your slot online ahead.
• Items Allowed: ONLY bicycles, their components, accessories or cycling clothing. NOTHING else.
• Setup: Swap meet booths are under an open-air, but covered boarding platform at the Union Pacific Depot.

Expo at CycleFest - General Rules

We ask that you register online ahead to reserve your spot. This is a place where formal and informal community-based cycling and related organizations spread their word. Organizations could include bicycle clubs, organized group rides, groups/entities promoting cycling, and many more. And, not just for Lawrence-based organizations! Like-minded groups from surrounding areas are welcome.

• Booth Location: The EXPO booths are primarily inside the historic Union Pacific Depot, adjacent to Packet Pickup for the 57th Octoginta road ride.
• Booth Limitation: Inside booths are limited. Once filled, other booths are available just outside the Depot.

Check-in, Setup and Teardown

• Check-in Time: Check-in and setup begin at 12:00pm (noon), and must be completed by 1:00pm.
• Parking: Park in a designated unload area (as directed). Check in, locate your spot, expeditiously unload your merchandise and transport it to your space.
• Vehicle Move: Return to your vehicle and move it to a designated parking lot, BEFORE returning to your space and setting it up.
• Teardown Time: Teardown begins at 5:00pm and must be completed by 5:30pm. Vendors must remove all unsold merchandise and pick up trash.

More Information

For further details, visit this link.