As more and more people either discover the thrill of vinyl for the first time in their lives or rekindle their love of the art, the return of recorded music continues to boom, and a major source for it is headed your way if you’re in either of those camps with the return of the South Bend Record Show, the largest one-day sale of recorded music in the entire region. The big event returns for one day only from 11 am-t0-5 pm on Sunday, June 6th, at the Ramada by Wyndham at 52890 IN 933 N. in South Bend.
More than 30 dealers from seven states will fill 85 tables with tens of thousands of music items, from $2 bargains to rare items. While the core of the popular record show, held six times a year, remains pre-loved LPs and 45s, select vendors also carry new vinyl releases, CDs, cassettes, music videos, posters, memorabilia, and vintage stereo gear. The emphasis is on rock, pop, metal, and punk from the 1960s-today, but various musical genres, including jazz, country, and movie soundtracks, are also represented.
Jeremy D. Bonfiglio, who organizes the event, says, “We have had a great turnout at our first two shows this year and expect another vinyl hungry crowd this Sunday,” adding, “Many of our regular vendors are coming back with newly stocked crates, and we have several record sellers who are coming to the show for the first time. It just continues to grow.”
While both the statewide and local mask mandates have ended, Sunday’s show will continue to implement COVID-19 safety precautions in conjunction with the hotel’s policy. Masks still will be required for both customers and vendors, and hand sanitizer also will be available.
Bonfiglio says, “We want people to have a great time in an environment that is as safe as it is fun,” and adds, “We are asking that everyone continue to honor Ramada’s mask policy for the safety of our customers, vendors, and community so we can continue to come together over our shared love of music.”
Admission is free at 11 am, however those who are interested in getting an early shot by shopping as vendors set up can pay an early-bird admission of $5 beginning at 9 am. Door prizes are awarded at noon, 1:30, and 3 pm, and food and beverages, including beer, are available for purchase from 11 am-2 pm. While some individuals accept PayPal and credit card payments, cash is accepted and preferred by all vendors.
For more information, you can visit online at http://southbendrecordshow.com or on http://Facebook.com/southbendrecordshow
