🕓 CHECK-IN

SCHEDULE CHECK-IN

Please select a slot for check-in times here: Check-In Link.

🛠️ GETTING THERE

• Thriftapalooza will be held in Showplex which is located at Washington State Fair Events Center in Puyallup

• Vehicle access will be via the Orange Gate.

• Vehicles will need a loading permit.

• The check-in booth will be inside the Showplex

• Your car must be moved immediately after unloading so that others can unload.

• You can make multiple trips on Friday.

🚗 PARKING INFO

Vehicle Access: If you need to bring your vehicle, fill out and display the attached Loading Permit on your dash.

Weekend Parking: Park at the Orange Gate on event days.

🛠️ SETUP DETAILS

• Bring your own carts/dollies if you can — it gets busy fast.

• Keep aisles clear and be kind to your fellow thrifters.

• Your booth is your kingdom: decorate, restock, and make it shine.

• Introduce yourself and make new friends!

⏰ Remember: everyone must be out of the building by 6PM Friday.

SHOP AND DROP REMINDER.

Did you know we offer shop and drop for our guests who want to drop off their items and continue shopping? We also offer large item pickup at the Shop and Drop station so that guests can drive their vehicle closer to the building to pickup large purchases.

SATURDAY

630AM Vendor Access

7AM Report to your Booth

7AM Move vehicles to designated vendor parking

730AM VIPs Arrive

8AM Early Bird Entry

💡 REFILL YOUR BOOTHS

Empty booths look combed over and sad. Sad booths = sad sales.
Refill throughout the day to keep things fun and happy!

🍴 HUNGRY?

• Multiple food & drink vendors — including mimosas and cocktails! 🥂

If you’re working solo, pack your Power Ranger lunchbox or befriend your booth neighbors for potty breaks. (Trust us, you’ll thank them later.)

Show ends to public at 5PM. Please be out of the building by 530PM.

There is no longer vehicle access on Sunday morning!

730AM - Vendor building access

830AM - VIPs arrive

9AM - Show opens to public

💸 SUNDAY SALE

Sunday is Secret Sale day.

Traffic is typically 30–40% of Saturday, so consider marking down items to move inventory (not required, just encouraged).

🚫 SHOW ENDS AT 3PM (DON’T PACK EARLY!)

Please don’t start packing up before 3:00 PM on Sunday — shoppers are still thrifting like pros. 

If you pack early, Jen will notice.
And yes… she remembers. 👀 Don’t end up on her Naughty List.

💕 DONATIONS

Want to leave lighter than you came? Our nonprofit partners have your back:
🧺 Donation trucks will be ready at 3:30 PM Sunday.

Who Takes What:

Skoolie Thrift takes most items

Mission Thrift takes mostly clothing

📦 LOAD-OUT

We haven’t even fully loaded in yet — but here’s the plan when the show ends at 3PM:

• Wait until your booth is fully packed before bringing your vehicle to load.

• Think “pack first, car later.” It keeps things moving and avoids gridlock.

🗑️ TRASH

Leave your area in the same condition it was provided to you. Dumping or leaving unwanted items in venue garbage bins is strictly prohibited.

Violations will be documented and may result in permanent ban from future Thriftapalooza events.

If you have questions or issues throughout the weekend:
📞 Direct Line: (253) 693-8349
📞 Non-Emergency: 833-3THRIFT