More Than a Marketplace. We're a Community.

Our journey from a local swap meet to a multi-city phenomenon, built on a foundation of integration, creativity, and authenticity.
Our Story

From DFW Vintage Swap Meet to Swap Con®

2017

Humble Beginnings

DFW VINTAGE SWAP MEET hosted its 1st indoor show on August 27th, 2017 at International Event Center
2019

From Event Center to Dallas Market Hall

DFW VINTAGE SWAP MEET took a leap of faith and started hosting shows at Dallas Market Hall
2022

Swap & Shop Era

As our BUY-SELL-SWAP community grew fast with indoor conventions, we launched a FREE RSVP outdoor community market called Swap & Shop to welcome newcomers and share the culture we were building
2023

Buy-Sell-Swap Era

As DFW Vintage Swap Meet grew, it expanded beyond vintage apparel and sneakers to include creative brands, jewelry/artisans, and toys/collectible vendors.
2025

The Rebrand

Complete Rebrand from DFW VINTAGE SWAP MEET to SWAP CON in order to create an all inclusive community where we can BUY-SELL-SWAP more than just vintage clothing
2017

From Event Center to Dallas Market Hall

DFW VINTAGE SWAP MEET took a leap of faith and started hosting shows at Dallas Market Hall
2017

Swap & Shop Era

As our BUY-SELL-SWAP community grew fast with indoor conventions, we launched a FREE RSVP outdoor community market called Swap & Shop to welcome newcomers and share the culture we were building
2017

Humble Beginnings

DFW VINTAGE SWAP MEET hosted its 1st indoor show on August 27th, 2017 at International Event Center
2017

The Rebrand

Complete Rebrand from DFW VINTAGE SWAP MEET to SWAP CON in order to create an all inclusive community where we can BUY-SELL-SWAP more than just vintage clothing
2017

Buy-Sell-Swap Era

As DFW Vintage Swap Meet grew, it expanded beyond vintage apparel and sneakers to include creative brands, jewelry/artisans, and toys/collectible vendors.
Our Vision

Our Vision for the Future

To become the most impactful global platform for real-world cultural commerce, empowering the next generation of small businesses, collectors, and culture-makers through physical and digital Swap Con® experiences.
Core Values

Our Core Values

Inclusivity

Everyone’s invited to the table, no matter where they’re starting from

 Creativity

Originality is our currency, from booth to brand to product to experience

Ambition

Built for the dreamers, the entrepreneurs, and the trendsetters

Authenticity

We celebrate real people, real stories, real products, and real businesses

 Integrity

Do good business and treat people right

Community

A space to connect, belong, and grow together
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Milestones

The Heart of the Community

50K+
Annual Attendees
1,200+
Total Vendors
10
Total Events
Dallas, KC, Little Rock
Cities Swap Con has hosted