50th + 7 SOS FAIR - WINTER GEAR SWAP

Fair History

SnowBowl and Marshall ski patrols realized that young-sters would be learning to ski each year with ill-fitting, hand-me-down equipment.

They held the first ski swap in 1968 in the basement of a bank. The swap grew and moved to the fairgrounds, moved to Adams Center and now is held at Big Sky High School and due to Covid-19 is back at the fairgrounds.

2018 marked the 50th annniversary sale. Our mission is promoting family outside recreation of skiing, boarding and other outdoor winter sports.

Fair Location

Missoula Fairgrounds, Commercial Building

Interested in a Booth?

NO HOCKEY EQUIPMENT EXCEPT SKATES

For help:

Call 1.406.210.3541

DO NOT call Sunday to inquire which items have sold.

Log In.....

Click on "my homepage"

Click on the "menu" button

Click on "Work with Consigned Inventory"

Click on "View Your Sold Items"

Brought to you by:

The SOS Fair Board

HOW TO TAG YOUR ITEMS

1. Every item must have a tag. (each boot, pole, outfit in case one gets separated from the item)(That means print two labels for skits, boots, poles, two piece outfits, etc.)
2. Print your tags on sturdy material, not printer paper unless backed by duct or packing tape.
3. Securely attach the tags using safety pins, zip ties, wire, etc.
4. Think about the tag location. Might some use it as a zipper pull and tear it off, is it in a location that is hard to find? Suggestions:
- a. pocket zippers.
  b. brand or size label
5. Attach the tag to the item itself, not to wrappers or boxes. New items like skis that are wrapped will be opened up by buyers to have a look and your tag will be lost.
6. Small items should be placed in a heavy duty zip lock so the items are visible but not a temptation to be opened. Tape the bag shut, put one tag inside and attach one to the outside.

October 26-27, 2024

Consigning Portal

CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT Friday Night

Gear Check-in SATURDAY 10 - 4

Pre-tagged items 18% fee - Tag at the sale 25% fee.

Sale SUNDAY 10 - 2

Unsold equipment return SUNDAY 4-5

no exceptions - assign pickup to another person

Check in Procedures

Items pre-registered and tagged before midnight on Friday will be charged 18%.

Items tagged at the fair will be charged 25%

It is your responsibility to review the indemnification charts and remove or note any binding that is out of date. Click the link to review bindings no longer supported by shops.

CLICK THIS LINK FOR BINDING CHART

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS

Clean winter recreational clothing and gear.
All clothing must be on hangers and ready to go.

UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS

Street clothes
Summer only recreation items (ie. boats, etc.)
Items that are dirty or covered with pet hair.
Hockey gear except for skates

REMEMBER THE NAME

OF THIS SWAP

SAFETY ON SNOW