Shows: Indiana
Indy Record Bash 2026Indianapolis, Indiana - 01/23/2026 |
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Hello out there in Vintage Jazz Record Collector Land! We are now 5 weeks away from the 2026 Indy Record Bash and I hope you all can attend this time our dates are January 23rd & 24th, 2026! Get your room reservations made by Thursday, January 2nd, 2026 Group code is “Indy Record Bash 2026“. The most current information on the event itinerary is below. We have changed things this year with the dinner hours before the record spins so take a look. Stay tuned for future email blasts updates! We have all of our volunteer positions filled now. This will be the 7th time I have taken on the continuing of the Indy Record Bash annual event. As you all know this is a not-for-profit event and it must break even each year in order for me to continue to bring it back the following year. The cost of renting the banquet room for the Bash is now up to $1070.00+. We have been lucky in the past 6 years with our $20.00 vender fees, $15.00 entry fees along with some individual donations to generate enough funds to pay for the current event and the have enough for the $300.00 down payment on reserving the ballroom for the following year. I then must personally pay in advance the remaining $870.00 rental fee the week before the show takes place. Those of you who have attended in the past may know I am primarily a collector of antique Victor Electrolas 1926-1932 and Victor advertising as well as the 78 records. I am now 71 years as of this past August and I am not retired. I am self- employed and owner of a company of 35 years that is centered around historic restoration of theatre pipe organs. As of now I have no definite plans to retire in the near future and I want you all to know that I very much look forward to seeing all of you each year, renewing old friendships and forming new friendships in this hobby. I hope we can keep these Record Bashes going for many years to come! Best regards, Carlton Smith The Record Show You Like…Continues Since 1986, the hottest music has shattered the coldest temperatures in Indiana every January, and once again the tradition continues! There will be merriment, music, and more records than you can shake a stick at Special note: This year the Bash will be advertised locally to surrounding area phonograph collectors. So please, make your plans right now to happily emerge from your wintertime solitude. THE INDY RECORD BASH IS BACK AGAIN IN INDIANAPOLIS FOR ITS 40th YEAR! When: Held at the LaQuinta Inn & Suites Indianapolis South, the next Bash will occur on January 23rd and 24th, 2026. Our contract starts at noon on the 22nd for those wishing to arrive early to set up and/or say warm hellos to good friends. Check-in on Thursday the 22nd starts at 3PM and checkout on Sunday is 11AM. Where: The LaQuinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham, Indianapolis South (317) 783-7751. 5120 Victory Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46203. See driving directions! Our block of 28 rooms will be reserved until Thursday, January 9th, 2025. When you book your reservation the block code is “Indy Record Bash 2026”. 23 Rooms are in our block at $119.00 each (double, single or handicap) plus 17% tax per night, 5 King Suites available at $139.00 plus 17% tax per night. Note: The LaQuinta Inn alcohol policy This is actually not new, but it is important that I state the rules. Indiana excise law dictates that all alcohol in a hotel that has a working bar that alcohol that is consumed in a public area of the hotel must be purchased at the hotel bar. This includes the banquet room. So, this means you can bring in alcohol for your personal consumption within your room only. However, all alcohol that is consumed in the “banquet room” must be purchased at the hotel bar only. Not complying with this rule can get the Indy Record Bash event immediately halted and the event cancelled by the hotel management. What: In its customary grand style, the 2026 Indy Record Bash will feature the sale of everything money can buy including records, CD’s, books, posters, sheet music, instruments, photographs, phonographs and audio equipment! The agenda will be loose and free-flowing. There will be hot jam sessions to keep us warm in the wintertime chill. To top off everyone’s fun, there will be late-night record spinning sessions held until the last person is awake! Have no fear there will be plenty of room for safe social distancing in the new hotel and ballroom. This will be my seventh time hosting the Indy Bash and as in the past years the Bash will be advertised locally where possible, on Facebook record and phonograph related pages and surrounding antique phonograph societies as well as local events calendars. Directions: The La Quinta Inn is just off I-465 at the South Emerson Avenue Exit. First light south of the interstate turn left onto Victory Drive and the hotel is immediately on your left. You can’t miss it! We certainly hope you can’t, anyway! Be sure to check out a map as needed! As usual there will be a $20 fee for up to 2 vender tables and an admission fee of $15 for everyone attending the sale and event. Venders: Please email me at electrolaman@comcast.net reserve your tables. -Thank you- Your Hosts: Carlton B. Smith: (317) 697-0318 and The Hoosier Antique Phonograph Society EVENT AGENDA THURSDAY 1/22 3PM-ish Set-up commences in the Banquet Room. FRIDAY 1/23 10AM-12PM Doors officially open; record sales, browsing, FUN, etc. 12-1:30PM Lunch (no official closing, but sellers will be in and out) 1:30-4:00PM Open jam session (bring your instrument) 4-4:45PM Record Quiz- Presenter: Mark McDaniel Title: “ A Celestial Journey” 4:45-5:45 Historic Talk- Tim Buchanan Title: Shanghai Popular Music 1920s-1949 5:45-8:00PM Dinner break. 8:00PM Late night record listening – till we drop!!! (Please remember : No Alcohol in the banquet room that has not been purchased at the hotel bar!) SATURDAY 1/24 10AM-12PM Ballroom doors open; record sales, browsing, FUN, etc. 12-1:30PM Lunch (no official closing, but sellers will be in and out) 1:30-4:00PM Open jam session (bring your instrument) 4-4:45PM Record Quiz- Presenter: Jackson Garrison Title: “Hinding in Plain Sight Uncredited Vocalists” 4:45-5:45 Historic Talk- Phil Melick Title: “The Obscured Life and Death of Augustus Marion Henderson” 5:45-8:00PM Dinner break. 8:00PM Late night record listening – till we drop!!! Save the BEST for LAST! (Please remember: No Alcohol in the banquet room that has not been purchased at the hotel bar!) As usual the above agenda is subject to change at the whim of the majority of the attendees Venders confirmed as of 12/22/2025 for the Indy Record Bash 2026 David Bodinghaus Ken Brooks Wayne Corrigan Sally & Mick Fee Phil Hawkins Mark McDaniels Sonny McGown Phil Mellick Gary Wegner Kurt Weisbecker Dustin Whittman Venders not listed above, please confirm as soon as possible so I can list you in future email blasts. |
South Bend Record ShowSOUTH BEND, Indiana - 02/01/2026 |
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One of the largest record shows in the Midwest! 100 record dealer tables. $40 each. We sell out, so book early! Gillespie Conference Center at Hilton Garden Inn, 53995 State Road 933, South Bend, Ind. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Adm: $2. Early entry: 9 a.m., $7. Info: 574-261-3650, www.facebook.com/southbendrecordshow, |
SOUTHSIDE INDY RECORD SHOWGreenwood (Just south of Indianapolis), Indiana - 03/14/2026 |
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The SOUTHSIDE INDY RECORD SHOW will be held at the VFW Greenwood 1842 Veterans Way 46143. Hours: 10 am to 3 pm Admission: General admission at 10 am is $5 Early bird admission at 9 am is $10 Over 50 tables of LPs, 45s, CDs, tapes, audio equipment and music memorabilia. Show Info: Contact Duke at 317.800.3447 Event info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1814336762528094/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%5D%7D |
SOUTHSIDE INDY RECORD SHOWGreenwood (Just south of Indianapolis), Indiana - |
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The SOUTHSIDE INDY RECORD SHOW will be held at the VFW Greenwood 1842 Veterans Way 46143. Hours: 10 am to 3 pm Admission: General admission at 10 am is $5 Early bird admission at 9 am is $10 Over 50 tables of LPs, 45s, CDs, tapes, audio equipment and music memorabilia. Show Info: Contact Duke at 317.800.3447 Event info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1814336762528094/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%5D%7D
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Northwest Indiana Record & Music FairGriffith, Indiana - 03/28/2026 |
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March 28th IN, Griffith. Northwest Indiana Record & Music Fair
Hildebrandt Hall 525 Lafayette. Griffith, IN 46319
SH: 10:00am – 3:00pm. Adm: $2. IF you mention this post
Early Admission $5 at 8:45am.
55 Tables of LPs, 45s, CD’s, memorabilia, and more.
Show and dealer info: call (312) 656-4882. email
music@pennysconstruction.com,
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Indiana Record Fair
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South Bend Record ShowSOUTH BEND, Indiana - 04/12/2026 |
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One of the largest record shows in the Midwest! 100 record dealer tables. $40 each. We sell out, so book early! Gillespie Conference Center at Hilton Garden Inn, 53995 State Road 933, South Bend, Ind. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Adm: $2. Early entry: 9 a.m., $7. Info: 574-261-3650, www.facebook.com/southbendrecordshow, |
Bloomington Music ExpoBloomington, Indiana - 04/25/2026 |
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One of Indiana’s most well-attended shows! $50 tables. Food trucks. |
NWI Retro Collectors Record ShowLowell, Indiana - 05/24/2026 |
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*** NEW BIGGER LOCATION *** Sunday May 24th 2026 10am – 4pm $4 admission 109 E 181st Ave Lowell, IN 46356 (Right off Route 2) The best vendors from all over the midwest! 2 floors selling Tapes, Vinyl, CDs, Stickers, Buttons, Posters, Toys, Collectibles and MORE! This show creates a fun environment with live music (the non-boisterous type), DJs, the best vendors in the midwest, raffles and food trucks. This show is an all-around good time. Contact us at nwiretro@gmail.com to vend or show information |
South Bend Record Show (Summer Bash!)SOUTH BEND, Indiana - 07/12/2026 |
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One of the largest record shows in the Midwest! 100 record dealer tables ($40 each) + other music vendors (pricing varies). For our summer show, we will expand tables/tents to the adjacent patio for our new mid-year party. In addition to vinyl vendors, we are seeking vendors who sell other music-related items to sell their wares on the patio. We are seeking poster dealers, artists with music-themed works, concert T-shirt vendors, and more. Live DJs on the patio. Food trucks, a cash bar, and more. Gillespie Conference Center at Hilton Garden Inn, 53995 State Road 933, South Bend, Ind Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Adm: $2. Early entry: 9 a.m., $7. Info: 574-261-3650, www.facebook.com/southbendrecordshow, |
Northwest Indiana Record & Music FairGriffin, Indiana - 08/29/2026 |
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August 29th Griffith IN, Northwest Indiana Record & Music Fair
Hildebrandt Hall 525 Lafayette. Griffith, IN 46319
SH: 10:00am – 3:00pm. Adm: $2. IF you mention this post
Early Admission $5 at 8:45am.
55 Tables of LPs, 45s, CD’s, memorabilia, and more.
Show and dealer info: call (312) 656-4882. email
music@pennysconstruction.com,
Facebook Northwest Indiana Record & Music Fair or Instagram Northwest
Indiana Record Fair
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Bloomington Music ExpoBloomington, Indiana - 10/03/2026 |
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One of Indiana’s most well-attended shows! $50 tables. Food trucks. |
South Bend Record ShowSouth Bend, Indiana - 10/04/2026 |
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One of the largest record shows in the Midwest! 100 record dealer tables. $40 each. We sell out, so book early! Gillespie Conference Center at Hilton Garden Inn, 53995 State Road 933, South Bend, Ind. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Adm: $2. Early entry: 9 a.m., $7. Info: 574-261-3650, www.facebook.com/southbendrecordshow, southbendrecordshow.com, or FTRVinyl.com |
Northwest Indiana Record & Music FairGirffin, Indiana - 11/28/2026 |
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November 28th Griffith., IN Northwest Indiana Record & Music Fair
Hildebrandt Hall 525 Lafayette. Griffith, IN 46319
SH: 10:00am – 3:00pm. Adm: $2. IF you mention this post
Early Admission $5 at 8:45am.
55 Tables of LPs, 45s, CD’s, memorabilia, and more.
Show and dealer info: call (312) 656-4882. email
Facebook Northwest Indiana Record & Music Fair or Instagram Northwest
Indiana Record Fair
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South Bend Record ShowSOUTH BEND, Indiana - 12/06/2026 |
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One of the largest record shows in the Midwest! 100 record dealer tables. $40 each. We sell out, so book early! Gillespie Conference Center at Hilton Garden Inn, 53995 State Road 933, South Bend, Ind.
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