4th Classic Car and Motorcycle Swap Meet - Vespa Club Rizziconi

Centro Commerciale Porto degli Ulivi · Rizziconi, Costa Viola, Calabria

19 September 2026 – 20 September 2026

On Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September 2026 the forecourt of the Porto degli Ulivi shopping centre, on the SP1 road in Rizziconi, hosts the fourth edition of the classic car and motorcycle swap meet organised by Vespa Club Rizziconi. Two days of historic vehicles on two and four wheels, stalls of original spare parts, vintage accessories and collectors' memorabilia, with exhibitors who in previous editions travelled from all over southern Italy and Sicily. Admission is free for visitors; those who wish to exhibit can book pitches of 5x5, 10x5 and 20x5 metres, plus a special offer on professional gazebos, by email or phone. The venue is easy to reach: it lies a few minutes from the Gioia Tauro motorway exit and has a large car park.

Two days of classic motoring at Porto degli Ulivi

The fourth swap meet for classic cars, motorcycles and new and used spare parts takes place on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September 2026 in the car park of the Porto degli Ulivi shopping centre, along the SP1 road in Rizziconi. It is organised by Vespa Club Rizziconi, the local branch of the Vespa Club d'Italia. It is a classic swap-meet format: stalls of original spare parts for historic vehicles, vintage accessories, manuals, plates and collectors' memorabilia, and among them the cars and motorcycles of clubs and private owners, from Italian city cars of the 1960s and 1970s to restored motorbikes and Vespas.

Dates, venue and how to get there

The event runs on 19 and 20 September 2026 at Porto degli Ulivi, on the SP1 road in the municipality of Rizziconi, province of Reggio Calabria. It is a few minutes from the Gioia Tauro exit of the A2 motorway, and the exhibition is held in the shopping centre car park: parking is not an issue, which makes the meet practical also for those arriving with a trailer or with a historic vehicle in tow. Opening hours for the public are not stated on the posters.

Free admission for visitors

Admission is free for visitors on both days: the prices shown on the poster apply only to exhibitors booking a pitch. So it is a zero-cost day out even for those coming with the family more to look than to buy, on a September weekend when the heat of the Piana has finally become manageable.

Exhibitors: pitches, prices and booking

Anyone wishing to exhibit or sell spare parts can book one of three pitch sizes: small box 5x5 metres at 20 euro, medium box 10x5 metres at 30 euro, large box 20x5 metres at 50 euro. There is also a dedicated offer: a professional 4x4 gazebo at 130 euro for the whole duration of the event. On Saturday evening the club offers pizza to all exhibitors. Bookings are made by writing to rizziconi@vespaclubditalia.it or by contacting the organising staff: Andrea 349 292 6288, Giorgio 333 189 1430, Salvatore 349 071 6648.

Where to sleep and where to eat

For those travelling from outside the region, the organisers list two partner guesthouses: B&B Le Tracce (334 748 4851) and B&B San Antonio (388 976 0276). If you prefer a whole house for the weekend, you will find holiday rentals across the Piana and the Costa Viola. For lunch between one lap of the stalls and the next, start from where to eat in Rizziconi and, a few kilometres away, from where to eat in Gioia Tauro.

Vespa Club Rizziconi and the previous editions

The Rizziconi swap meet has grown year after year: the third edition, held on 27 and 28 September 2025 at the same Porto degli Ulivi venue, drew hundreds of enthusiasts, collectors and curious visitors from across Calabria and neighbouring regions, with exhibitors arriving from southern Italy and Sicily. Club president Andrea Papasidero thanked exhibitors, visitors and sponsors and already announced the fourth edition for 2026, with the aim of expanding the event further and involving more businesses from the sector.

Frequently asked questions

When and where is the 4th Vespa Club Rizziconi swap meet held?

On Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September 2026, in the car park of the Porto degli Ulivi shopping centre, on the SP1 road in Rizziconi (RC). Opening hours for the public are not stated on the event posters.

How much is admission?

Admission is free for visitors. The published prices (20, 30 and 50 euro) are the cost of exhibitor pitches for those who want to display or sell, not entry tickets.

How do I book a pitch and what does it cost?

There are three sizes: small box 5x5 metres at 20 euro, medium box 10x5 metres at 30 euro, large box 20x5 metres at 50 euro; as a special offer, a professional 4x4 gazebo costs 130 euro for the whole event. Book by writing to rizziconi@vespaclubditalia.it or calling Andrea (349 292 6288), Giorgio (333 189 1430) or Salvatore (349 071 6648). The club offers pizza to exhibitors on Saturday evening.

What can I find at the swap meet?

Classic cars and motorcycles, original new and used spare parts for historic vehicles, vintage accessories and collectors' memorabilia. In previous editions exhibitors came from several southern Italian regions and from Sicily.

How do I reach Porto degli Ulivi?

The shopping centre is on the SP1 road in the municipality of Rizziconi, a few minutes from the Gioia Tauro exit of the A2 motorway. The meet is held in the centre's car park, which has plenty of parking space.

Where can I stay nearby?

The organisers list two partner guesthouses: Le Tracce (334 748 4851) and San Antonio (388 976 0276). Alternatively, you will find [houses and flats to rent](/affitti) across the Piana di Gioia Tauro and the nearby Costa Viola.

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