10 fun, funky things you can buy at Saturday's Kon Tiki vintage swap
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The Kon Tiki, at 4625 E. Broadway, is one of the few surviving tiki bars in the country that's still slinging drinks in an island-themed atmosphere.
So what better place to hold a swap meet dedicated to all things vintage, tiki and kitsch?
The tropical restaurant and watering hole, a Tucson staple since 1962, will host more than 20 vendors in the parking lot in front of the building this Saturday.
Prices at live vintage markets are usually better than what you'd find in an antique store, and having the sellers present allows for haggling.
Below are some of the cool old things that you can grab from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Can't make the Tiki? Head to the antique fair at Tanque Verde Elementary School, 2600 North Fennimore Ave., Sunday morning. That event starts at 8 a.m.
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Kitsch is king at the Kon Tiki Swap Meet. Expect to see a lot of creepy clowns, paint-by-numbers and velvet masterpieces.
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Whether you remember having a tiger in your tank or the spirit of 76, you'll probably have some gas station signage to choose from.
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Home accent pieces abound at sales like the Kon Tiki Swap, with items like these 1973 Homco cartoon elephant wall hangings.
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We firmly believe vintage barware should be a staple of any good vintage market, especially at a venue like the Kon Tiki.
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While many vintage dealers tend to leave items "as-is," you'll always have creative vendors who find new and unique ways to repurpose their finds. These fishing lures-turned-earrings will be available at this weekend's swap.
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Surfboards aren't exactly practical items to have in the desert, but they do make for excellent wall art, so say the owners of Southwest Surfshop, who are returning to the Kon Tiki to sell their decorative pieces.
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You can't attend a Kon Tiki swap without seeing a few (or a lot) of tiki mugs in the mix.
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In a sunny city like Tucson, expect to see plenty of pieces that might help you decorate your backyard patio and garden areas.
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Vintage vases are always popular sellers at fairs and malls across the city.
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While many vintage dealers tend to leave items "as-is," you'll always have creative vendors who find new and unique ways to repurpose their finds. These fishing lures-turned-earrings will be available at this weekend's swap.
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