The WHEELS Museum 2nd Annual Auto Parts Swap Meet and Car Show Extravaganza:
Details:
- Date: Sunday, May 3
- Location:Balloon Fiesta Park
- 4401 Alameda Ave, NE
- Time: 8 am to 3 pm
- Admission: $ 5
- Food Trucks
- DJ and Music
- Contact Jim Glover (jimglover34chevy@gmail.com) (505) 239-4543)
Promote Your Business - Rent a booth - $35
- Auto Parts and Cars
- Musical Instruments, CDS, Albums
- Jewelry
- Antiques
- Hand Crafted Items
- Everything from nuts but no soup
- Booth setup available May 2 from 12-4. Security provided.
- Call (505) 243-6269 to reserve your booth! Email leba4@aol.com.
Show Off Your Car - $ 20
- 12 division car show.
- Trophies and Prizes awarded
- Set up time - 8 am
- Show time 9 am to 2 pm
Raffle
- Grand Prize - One week timeshare in Sedona, Arizona
- Jewelry
- Art
- Restaurant Meals
- Automobile Items
- $ 20 for 5 tickets. $ 5 for one ticket. Must be present to win. Drawing throughout the day.
- Grand prize awarded at 2:30 pm
Become a Sponsor for the Day
- $ 1000 minimum
- Businesses welcome
- Includes 60 radio spots
- Includes announcements from DJ - Day of Show
- Signage on all Written Materials
- Huge Booth Space and More
- Two Free Passes to the Show
Become a Volunteer:
We know there are many talented people interested in preserving the railyards and enhancing The WHEELS Museum.
Located at 1100 2nd Street, SW, WHEELS is the place to volunteer your talents as:
- Docent
- Techncial help with the new Silver Iris Rail Car
- Trip Planner for day trips on the Silver Iris
- Fundraising
- Membership Assistance
- Exhibit Prep and Development
- Presentations to groups and schools
- Model Train Experts
Oral Histories:
Did you know The WHEELS Museum records oral histories to document the legacy of the people who were involved in developing the railroad?
Recently, 94 year old Mr. Martinez, who worked at the steam locomotive repair facility for 44 years, relayed his family stories about himself, his father, and his grandfather.
If you would like to share your personal history, please contact Maryellen (wheelsmuseum@aol.com).
Historic Photos and Artifacts Wanted:
The WHEELS Museum is interested in collecting transportation related exhibit items:
- Full size and model vehicles
- Photographs of the railshops and workers
- Transportation artifacts such as lanterns, books, and tools
- Contact (505) 243-6269 to discuss your potential donation
February 9th Ragtime Piano Player Fund Raiser Success:
The February 9th WHEELS fundraiser featuring a performance by the only four time ragtime piano champion in the world, Adam Swanson was a huge success.
We had an SRO crowd, and were sad that we had to turn so many away.
Next year, Adam Swanson plans to return for another fund-raiser, and we hope you will be able to enjoy yet another Sunday afternoon of fun with music.
For those of you who wish to see some of the videos taken, here’s a link to a short playlist on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMDcPNDKkgM&list=PL8KObtAxmmED3lCry5H9V73K4yKGK9rK1
Mr. Swanson is also the subject of an Amazon documentary film, “The Entertainers.” This is a free movie for Prime members, and quite enjoyable.
A very well-deserved and special thank you goes to Judy Muldawer for organizing the event.
Thank you also to our sponsors:
- Bill Brown
- Maria Klein
- Judy and John Minks
- Judy and Michael Muldawer
- Margo and Kurt Olsen
- Leba and Elliot Pierce
- Don Seelinger
- Ann and Tom Sims
- Bob White
- The Albuquerque Journal
- KQRE Channel 13
- The Alibi
The Wheels Museum
PO Box 95438
Albuquerque, NM 87199
(505) 243-6269
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