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Car Show, Yard Sales Along U.S. 150 This Weekend
The idea behind what has become an annual car show and group of yard sales and flea markets along part of U.S. 150 was simple.

"What we thought we'd do is attract the guys over there for the car show, and the ladies could go flea market-ing."

David Geer is one of the organizers of the annual "Thrifty on 150" going on throughout the day tomorrow in various communities along U.S. 150, essentially stretching from near the Quad Cites to Galesburg.

A car show is one of the main focal points of the event, and will be located in Alpha. Geer tells WGIL around 150 car entries are expected for the show this year.

"We just fill Main Street up, and the bank parking lot in Alpha," Geer said. "We give away prizes about every 15-20 minutes to the guys that brought cars over. People just really enjoy it."

Communities like Rio, Alpha, Ophiem, and others will have the flea markets, refreshments, and other things.

The car show runs from nine to three, while Geer says sales will run from sunrise to sunset.
05 06 11 by Newsroom
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