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Contra Costa County

Solano Swap Meet

Concord, Contra Costa County, California. Open-air market; Year-round.

Details

Map. Concord, Contra Costa County, California. Larger map
Where
1611 Solano Way, Concord, CA 94520. Directions
When
Every Saturday and Sunday, year-round.
Fees
Children 11 years old and younger are free.
Hours
Saturday 6:00am to 3:00pm, Sunday 6:00am to 4:00pm.
Access
Open-air, primarily outdoor market. Pets are not permitted. On-site parking. Outside food and beverages are not permitted; on-site food and drinks available.
Walk-in or reserve
Walk-in; no reservation needed for shoppers.
Phone
(925) 687-6445
Website
westwindpm.com
Managed by
West Wind Drive-In & Public Markets.

A lively open-air market where you can shop for bargains, fresh produce, clothing, antiques, and more, with great food, unique finds, and a fun, family-friendly atmosphere every weekend on the West Wind Solano Drive-In lot.

Notable Events

  1. 1968The Solano Drive-In opened in 1968 with two double features: "The Odd Couple" and "Sons of Katie Elder" as well as "The Green Berets" and "Cool Hand Luke.". sfgate.com
  2. 2002The city council was to consider an ordinance that would prohibit "legal, nonconforming uses" for the site, flea markets. sfgate.com
  3. 2005The drive-in closed in 2005 and the site kept the swap meet only. patch.com
  4. 2007The drive-in reopened as a theater in 2007. patch.com

People

  • Janis Batesole, Vice president of operations and training at Syufy Drive-Ins and Public Markets.

Sources

  1. westwindpm.com/locations/concord-ca
  2. westwindpm.com/locations/concord-ca/vendor-info
  3. facebook.com/westwinddiandpm
  4. sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Concord-Last-drive-in-is-a-blast-from-the-past-2733799.php
  5. sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Concord-swap-meet-no-bargain-critics-say-2867036.php
  6. patch.com/california/concord-ca/solano-drivein-listed-among-most-amazing-in-country
  7. westwindpm.com/about-west-wind
  8. westwinddi.com/about-us
  9. cinematreasures.org/theaters/4972
  10. visitconcordca.com/directory/west-wind-solano-drive-in
  11. eastbaytimes.com/2007/05/02/solano-drive-in-reopens-thursday