April 27, 2025, will be the 44th Anniversary of the Biggest, Oldest, and Best Antique and Classic Bicycle, Minibike Show and Auction in the Nation.

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This annual one-day event held at the Monroe County Fair Grounds, 3775 S. Custer Rd., Monroe, Michigan will host over 275 dealers from across the continent. For those who were there it was a lot of fun and it seemed very crowded.

 

VENDOR SET UP is on Saturday from 9am-5pm and Sunday 6:30am-8:00am.

 

The $6 Public admission (kids 12 and under FREE) to the Show opens at 8:00am and provides the public with a variety of opportunities to participate in the bicycle and minibike collecting hobby like nowhere else in the nation.

 

First and foremost are the Show bikes. Judged awards are presented to the first-place winners in such categories as Best Pre 1930’s Classic, Best 1930’s-1940’s Classic, Best 1950’s to 1960’s Classic, Best 1970’s to 1980’s Classic, Best BMX, Best Motorized and Best Custom. Entry is only $5.00.  Cut off for judging is 11am.

 

Next is the “Classic Bike of the Year Award”. This is also a judged event, which focuses on some of the finest, rarest and most sought-after bicycles in the bicycle collecting hobby. All these bicycles are from private collections and are seldom seen outside of museums or auctions. The winner will be crowned “Classic Bike of the Year”. Entry is $20.  Cut off for judging is 11am.

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Next are the Minibike Awards. See the area’s largest and best collections of Minibikes in the country.  This is also a judged show with trophies awarded to all 1st place winners determined at the time of show.

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There will be an auction for anyone wanting to sell their bicycles or minibikes.  You may preregister to sale your bikes or register on Saturday or Sunday, the day of the sale by 11am.  Sale time is 12 pm on Sunday.  The registration fee is $10.00 with 10% commission {registration fee deducted from commissions} See registration form for full details.     

 

The Show features a Classic Bike and Minibike Corral located right outside the main entrance to the EXPO building. You can sell your bike in the Corral for only $10 and let the crowd decide its value.

 

Admission is $6.00 for the public to get into the Show; 12 and under are free with plenty of free parking.

 

To all vendors: Rain or Shine, the show is on!

 

We promote this show as a great event for the entire family. The bicycle and minibike displays will surely bring back many interesting memories to all the grown-ups whether it’s their first bike, their paper route bike, or even the bike that got stolen. It’s also an opportunity to fulfill a dream and finally get the bike you always wanted.

 

Once one learns how to ride a bike, one never forgets that first feeling of freedom and excitement. Here’s a great chance to see what this great hobby is all about, take some pictures of the bicycle or minibike you had as a kid and share a great family day together having a unique experience that only happens once a year. This event entails the entire fairgrounds and buildings, so rain or shine the show is on.

 

Thanks, Nick and Sue Avina
monroebikeshow@hotmail.com
419-579-4845 or 419-579-6815

 

Minibike Info: Frank Mathison Ph 810-599-1399

 

• 44th Anniversary of the Ann Arbor/Saline Show (2025 show). Now known as the "Monroe Classic Bicycle and Minibike Show, Swap Meet and Auction.

• Spaces, $45 and $55 limited heated indoor spots in Expo Building and $55 inside Merchant and Rabbit Buildings, outdoor spots are $40.00 each.

• CLASSIC BIKE OF THE YEAR AWARD ($20 entry fee) Best Restored $250, Best Preserved $250, Runner ups $150 each.

• Classic Bicycle and Minibike seller's Corral is located right outside the main entrance to the EXPO building. $10 per item.

• Bicycle and Minibike Auction at 12pm

• Plaques will be awarded to 1st place winners in all categories.

• Your swap space is reserved until March 15. Then spaces will be open and reassigned to fill the buildings. You may ask to change location.

• Bicycle, Whizzer and Minibike Swap Meet.

• General Flea Market.

• The Avina family along with its dedicated volunteers hope to make this 44th anniversary the best show ever. We enjoy being the sponsors of this event and strive to keep it at a minimum cost, entertaining, rewarding, and most of all a fun trip. 

• To be a sponsor call Nick at 419-579-4845

• Please copy, fax, e-mail, or post these pages and help promote your show to the public and future bicycle and minibike collectors.