COTTAGE GROVE, Wis. (WMTV) -Hundreds of collectors gathered in Cottage Grove Saturday for the Wisconsin Vintage Pyrex Swap, an event that brought together vendors and buyers from across the Midwest.
Forty-five vendors set up inside Oakstone Recreation, showcasing retro kitchenware. Sellers traveled from across the Midwest, giving local collectors access to a regional community without a long drive.
Molly Babler, organizer of the Wisconsin Vintage Pyrex Swap, said the regional location is a draw for attendees.
“I just love being able to have our community together in one location,” Babler said. “Having it in Wisconsin, and in the Midwest, is always just really nice. It’s nice for us to not have to drive very far, but we go all over the country to do these swaps. And we just love it.”
Rare, one-of-a-kind pieces at the event can be worth up to $5,000. For some, what began as a personal interest has grown into a full business…