Gene_S 93 #1 Posted August 6, 2014 (edited) Mentone Indiana garden tractor show and swap meet. Starting this year we will be charging everyone selling parts a $5 selling fee. The reason for this fee is because the park is $50 a day and two day insurance is $200. We only made $86 in donations at the spring swap meet and that does not even cover the postage for me to mail flyers out. As I see it $5 isn't much and shouldn't scare any sellers off and wont cover all the cost but sure will help Richard and I out covering the rest. If any one has any questions please feel free to contact Richard or me. Thanks. Edited August 6, 2014 by Gene_S 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,300 #2 Posted August 6, 2014 Gene - RedSquare would like to make a donation to the show. Drop me a PM and we'll get it going. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlenPettit 1,716 #3 Posted August 6, 2014 This is a really nice show, great people and really great deals on parts. I plan on being there, with everything . . . Glen 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,992 #4 Posted August 7, 2014 The $5.00 Fee is a very reasonable cost for the group of sellers and buyers that turn out at Mentone in the Spring and Fall. I always donate something but I am all for the fee as Richard Layne, Gene Simpson and Ken Stephens (before Gene) should not have to incur costs for others Wheel Horse enjoyment! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheel-mule 46 #5 Posted August 12, 2014 As I go to about a dozen shows a year,the $5 fee is way too low.This year I have paid between $15 Jones,MI and $170 Greenville,OH.Most are $25 to $50.This been said I will donate at least $25 plus something for the fund raiser.I don't want to see this great show disapear because of funding.I think we can help can all help Gene and Richard out by making a little bigger donation.It takes a lot of work to put this on ,lets show them our appreation. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,067 #6 Posted August 12, 2014 I completely agree Chuck! I know first hand how much it takes to put on an event. There are many hidden costs to make the day a success. I am going to have to put out a donation jar at my show again this year to help cover insurance, disposables, port a potty, etc... I appreciate all of the time they put in to make Mentone a great event! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ_Thanatos 516 #7 Posted August 27, 2014 (edited) Sorry for my ignorance but is this a "show" as well or just a swap meet? Oh and will there be other tractors? I have Cub buddy that might want to attend.. Edited August 27, 2014 by Thanatos Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,067 #8 Posted August 27, 2014 The fall is a show/swap meet and the spring is swap meet only. There is a mixture of brands represented and encouraged to attend. It is primarily Wheel Horse and we would all like to see some different machines to admire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ_Thanatos 516 #9 Posted August 27, 2014 Thanks for the info! I will you see you there too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fabricator2009 48 #10 Posted August 31, 2014 Anyone bringing any d series stuff for the swap meet? Looking for a D250. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DOC in Kentucky 178 #11 Posted September 1, 2014 Is there a tractor ramp on the grounds. I am planning on being there Friday, just not sure I will be bringing a ride? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim_M 178 #12 Posted September 1, 2014 Somebody will have ramps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheel-mule 46 #13 Posted September 7, 2014 It's almost here ,put an order in for great weather.Lets all show up and have a great time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #14 Posted September 9, 2014 MJ and I will be there with some things 4 Sale. Anything different or any questions PM me. Thanks ~Duke 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #15 Posted September 11, 2014 One day and counting, be there Saturday for sure, you might get lucky and see my smiling face tomorrow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ_Thanatos 516 #16 Posted September 11, 2014 I also plan on being there on Saturday! See you guys there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,067 #17 Posted September 11, 2014 New forecast for Saturday...........high of 62 and 50% chance of no rain! Will see you guys for a couple hours Saturday morning! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorts 182 #18 Posted September 12, 2014 We will be there Saturday morning 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanPatch 6 #19 Posted September 13, 2014 Just got home from the Mentone show. Had a great time. Enjoy talking to everyone and I bought lots of stuff. Really love the moldboard plow I picked up it will look great on the back of my tractors. Can't decide which one it looks the best on. Also enjoyed that "Chops Fire Pit". That is some good BBQ. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dandan111 31 #21 Posted September 14, 2014 Nice show and great weather. Good job Gene. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fabricator2009 48 #22 Posted September 14, 2014 Had a good time this weekend. It was great seeing everyone and putting some names with some faces. Also picked up an Electro 12 with a Johnson front end loader on it. Nice. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DOC in Kentucky 178 #23 Posted September 14, 2014 Great show and spent some time with some great friends but forgot to take a single pic! Thanks for all the interesting conversations and a lot of BS guys!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,992 #24 Posted September 15, 2014 I had a great time at Mentone this Fall Swap Meet! David and I got to see a lot of our Red Square and Wheel Horse buddies from all around ! We sold a 500 Special and several other things. The sunshine and talking made the day go fast (we were only there Saturday). I did take a few pictures: Gene Simpson and Richard Layne deserve a big round of applause for another great show and swap meet held in Mentone, Indiana! Also make sure you get a least one meal at Teel's Restaurant in beautiful downtown Mentone when you go-breakfast or dinner ! If you walk across the street from Teel's Restaurant you can see the Giant Concrete Egg Mentone is famous for too! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #25 Posted September 15, 2014 Somebody took pics! Thanks Lane! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
