Directions: Exit the 5 Freeway at Burbank Blvd, heading west. Turn left onto N. Victory Blvd. Go one block south to Isabel St. and turn right.
The swap meet officially begins at 7 am and usually runs until 10 - 10:30 am. Shop for vintage radios, tubes, parts, classic Ham sets, audio equipment, speakers and much more. A donation auction benefiting SCARS will be held mid-morning.
Everyone is welcome but selling requires a current SCARS membership. If you are not selling, please park on the street. Do not park in the lots of nearby businesses or your vehicle may be towed.
A big thank you goes out to SCARS member Jim Fisher for generously offering his help, venue & tasty goodies for this event. Please show your appreciation by contributing to the tip jar located in the food serving area.
August 8, 2026 - Fullerton Airport Swap Meet
Our club will host a swap meet in a parking lot adjacent to the Fullerton Airport, located at 4011 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, Ca., 92833. Look for classic Hi-Fi & Ham radio gear, vintage electronics, test equipment, radios, tubes & parts, etc. The meet officially starts at 7 am and is generally over by about 11 am.
· Public restrooms are located in the west side of the main terminal/tower building lobby. Wings Cafe is on the opposite side.
Directions:
Exit either the 5 or 91 Freeway at Magnolia Ave. Head north for 1 mile and turn left onto Commonwealth Ave. The meet will be in the large fenced parking lot, just west of the main terminal lot.
Buyers:
Parking is available next to Commonwealth Ave. in the designated spaces in front of the meet or in the main terminal lot.
Directions: Exit the 5 Freeway at Burbank Blvd, heading west. Turn left onto N. Victory Blvd. Go one block south to Isabel St. and turn right.
The swap meet officially begins at 7 am and usually runs until 10 - 10:30 am. Vintage radios & electronic parts, classic audio & Ham radio equipment, vinyl records, etc. will be offered. A donation auction benefiting SCARS will be held mid-morning.
Everyone is welcome but selling requires a current SCARS membership. If you are not selling, please park on the street. Do not park in the lots of nearby businesses or your vehicle may be towed.
As always, we are indebted to SCARS member Jim Fisher for generously providing his help, venue & great food for this event. Kindly show your appreciation by donating via the tip jar located in the food serving area.
• The entire event - including both Swap Meets - will take place rain or shine. If extreme weather threatens a swap meet, indoor accomodations will be provided.
The Swap Meet will be held on both days in VANC's adjacent parking lot on Barnes St. The entrance gates to the lot open at 7 am. Street parking near the gates is limited. To avoid traffic congestion, do not arrive at the meet entrance prior to opening time.
Buyers are asked to park in the Overflow lot across the street. Please do not park in the Swap Meet area unless you are selling. Sellers arriving early are welcome to park in the overflow lot until the Swap Meet gates open.
Sale items will include antique radios, tubes & parts, Ham radio & Hi-Fi equipment, records & phonographs, test gear & much more. Free coffee & pastries will be available each morning. A Donation Auction benefiting SCARS will be held mid-morning on Saturday.
Our swap meet is open to everyone, but you must be a current SCARS member to sell.
· Indoor Events:
Friday:
Various short radio-related presentations are tentatively planned for the afternoon from 2 - 4 pm in the VANC La Jolla Room.
A no-host bar for SCARS members prior to dinner is also planned.
Dinner, Board Elections and a Feature Presentation (to be announced) are slated to take place in the La Jolla Room from 6 - 9 pm.
Saturday:
Following the swap meet, a brunch will be served at VANC from 10:30 am - 1 pm. A Radio Contest will also be held. Categories include: Best Restoration, Home Brew, Crystal Sets, Novelty Radios (tube or transistor) and Miscellaneous. Cash prizes will be offered for each category; $25 for 1st place, $15 for 2nd and $10 for 3rd.
Southern California Antique Radio Society
Upcoming Events
June 13, 2026 - Burbank Swap Meet #1
SCARS will conduct a swap meet in the gated parking lot of J.L. Fisher Inc., located at 1000 West Isabel St., Burbank, CA 91506.
Directions:
Exit the 5 Freeway at Burbank Blvd, heading west. Turn left onto N. Victory Blvd. Go one block south to Isabel St. and turn right.
The swap meet officially begins at 7 am and usually runs until 10 - 10:30 am. Shop for vintage radios, tubes, parts, classic Ham sets, audio equipment, speakers and much more. A donation auction benefiting SCARS will be held mid-morning.
Everyone is welcome but selling requires a current SCARS membership. If you are not selling, please park on the street. Do not park in the lots of nearby businesses or your vehicle may be towed.
A big thank you goes out to SCARS member Jim Fisher for generously offering his help, venue & tasty goodies for this event. Please show your appreciation by contributing to the tip jar located in the food serving area.
August 8, 2026 - Fullerton Airport Swap Meet
Our club will host a swap meet in a parking lot adjacent to the Fullerton Airport, located at 4011 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, Ca., 92833. Look for classic Hi-Fi & Ham radio gear, vintage electronics, test equipment, radios, tubes & parts, etc. The meet officially starts at 7 am and is generally over by about 11 am.
· Public restrooms are located in the west side of the main terminal/tower building lobby. Wings Cafe is on the opposite side.
Directions:
Exit either the 5 or 91 Freeway at Magnolia Ave. Head north for 1 mile and turn left onto Commonwealth Ave. The meet will be in the large fenced parking lot, just west of the main terminal lot.
Buyers:
Parking is available next to Commonwealth Ave. in the designated spaces in front of the meet or in the main terminal lot.
Sellers:
You may set up in the parking spaces inside the fenced lot. All are welcome to attend, but sellers must be current SCARS members.
October 10, 2026 - Burbank Swap Meet #2
Like the previous meet in June, SCARS will hold a swap meet in the gated parking lot of J.L. Fisher Inc., located at 1000 West Isabel Street., Burbank, Ca 91506.
Directions:
Exit the 5 Freeway at Burbank Blvd, heading west. Turn left onto N. Victory Blvd. Go one block south to Isabel St. and turn right.
The swap meet officially begins at 7 am and usually runs until 10 - 10:30 am. Vintage radios & electronic parts, classic audio & Ham radio equipment, vinyl records, etc. will be offered. A donation auction benefiting SCARS will be held mid-morning.
Everyone is welcome but selling requires a current SCARS membership. If you are not selling, please park on the street. Do not park in the lots of nearby businesses or your vehicle may be towed.
As always, we are indebted to SCARS member Jim Fisher for generously providing his help, venue & great food for this event. Kindly show your appreciation by donating via the tip jar located in the food serving area.
November 6 & 7, 2026 - Annual Meet, Oceanside
Our two day 50th Anniversary meet will be held at the Veterans Association of North County (VANC) 🇺🇸, located at 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058.
• The entire event - including both Swap Meets - will take place rain or shine. If extreme weather threatens a swap meet, indoor accomodations will be provided.
The Swap Meet will be held on both days in VANC's adjacent parking lot on Barnes St. The entrance gates to the lot open at 7 am. Street parking near the gates is limited. To avoid traffic congestion, do not arrive at the meet entrance prior to opening time.
Buyers are asked to park in the Overflow lot across the street. Please do not park in the Swap Meet area unless you are selling.
Sellers arriving early are welcome to park in the overflow lot until the Swap Meet gates open.
Sale items will include antique radios, tubes & parts, Ham radio & Hi-Fi equipment, records & phonographs, test gear & much more. Free coffee & pastries will be available each morning. A Donation Auction benefiting SCARS will be held mid-morning on Saturday.
Our swap meet is open to everyone, but you must be a current SCARS member to sell.
· Indoor Events:
Friday:
Various short radio-related presentations are tentatively planned for the afternoon from 2 - 4 pm in the VANC La Jolla Room.
A no-host bar for SCARS members prior to dinner is also planned. Dinner, Board Elections and a Feature Presentation (to be announced) are slated to take place in the La Jolla Room from 6 - 9 pm.
Saturday:
Following the swap meet, a brunch will be served at VANC from 10:30 am - 1 pm. A Radio Contest will also be held. Categories include: Best Restoration, Home Brew, Crystal Sets, Novelty Radios (tube or transistor) and Miscellaneous. Cash prizes will be offered for each category; $25 for 1st place, $15 for 2nd and $10 for 3rd.
· Hotel Rooms:
The nearby Ramada Wyndham Hotel is NOT recommended, unfortunately. Various other local hotels are available.
--Meal purchase information will be posted when details become finalized.