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, April 18th, at the Ramada by Wyndham at 52890 IN 933 N. in South Bend.
More than 30 dealers from seven states will fill 80-plus tables with tens of thousands of music items, from $2 bargains for beginning collectors to rare items for the advanced music enthusiast.
While the core of the popular record show, typically held six times a year, remains pre-loved LPs and 45s, select vendors also carry new releases on vinyl, CDs, cassettes, music videos, posters, memorabilia, and vintage stereo gear. The emphasis is on rock, pop, metal, and punk from the 1960s-to-today, but various musical genres, including jazz, country, and movie soundtracks, are also represented at the event.
South Bend resident Jeremy Bonfiglio, who organizes the event, says, “Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we were only able to have three shows last year,” but adds, “We had a great response to our first show of 2021 back in February and can’t wait to do it again. Many of our regular vendors are coming back fully restocked, and we have several new record sellers who are all ready to help you spend some of your tax refund or stimulus check!”
While Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s statewide mask mandate and restrictions on gatherings ended April 6th, the show will continue to implement COVID-19 safety precautions. St. Joseph County Health Officer Dr. Robert Einterz extended his mask order through May 27th for all people inside businesses and enclosed public spaces. In compliance with that order, masks will still be required for both customers and vendors. Hand sanitizer will also be available at the entrance for customers.
Bonfiglio says, “We want people to have a great time in an environment that is as safe as it is fun,” while adding, “The safety of our customers, vendors, and community remains our priority, and this is a small price to pay to be able to come together over our shared love of music.”
Admission is free at 11 am. Those who are interested in shopping while vendors are setting 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-to-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 at http://Facebook.com/southbendrecordshow.
