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Sun & Snow Midwest Swap Tour
Royal Oak Area Ski & Snowboard Swap
November 14–15, 2026
The Sun & Snow Midwest Swap Tour comes to Unexpected Craft Brewing Company in Oak Park, just minutes from Royal Oak. Shop skis, snowboards, boots, bindings and junior equipment with real ski and snowboard shop staff available to help with sizing, fit and equipment selection.
When
Shopping Hours
Saturday: 9 AM–6 PM
Sunday: 11 AM–5 PM
Sunday: 11 AM–5 PM
Where
Unexpected Craft Brewing Company
14401 W Eleven Mile Rd
Oak Park, MI 48237
Oak Park, MI 48237
Shopping the Swap
Swap prices. Real help choosing the right gear.
This isn't a room full of equipment where you're left to guess. Sun & Snow staff help with sizing, boot fit and equipment selection so you can make a smarter purchase.
Huge Selection
Skis, boards, boots & junior gear
Equipment for adults and kids, from first-season setups to current race gear. Selection changes as equipment sells and additional gear enters the tour.
Expert Help
We'll help you sort through it.
Our staff helps determine appropriate sizing and equipment based on the skier or snowboarder who will actually use it.
Better Fit
Don't guess on boots.
We help shoppers evaluate ski and snowboard boot sizing and fit before buying. Bring the socks you normally wear on snow.
What's Here
Ski & snowboard gear for adults and kids.
Selection changes constantly, but the swap is built around the equipment skiers, snowboarders and families actually need to get on snow.
Ski
- Adult skis
- Junior skis and packages
- Ski boots
- Bindings
- Poles
- Current race equipment
Snowboard
- Adult snowboards
- Junior snowboards
- Snowboard boots
- Bindings
- Complete setups
Sell Your Gear
Drop it off right at the brewery.
Friday, November 13 from 11 AM–5 PM at Unexpected Craft Brewing Company.
No trip to Ann Arbor or Plymouth is required. Bring qualifying equipment directly to the brewery Friday and we'll check it in for the weekend.
01
Drop it off Friday.
Bring your gear to Unexpected Craft Brewing Company Friday, November 13 from 11 AM–5 PM.
02
You set the price.
You choose the asking price. If you're unsure what your gear is worth, our staff can help with pricing guidance.
03
We sell it.
We display your equipment throughout the weekend. When it sells, you receive 75% of the selling price.
04
Pick it up or leave it with us.
Unsold gear can be picked up Sunday from 3–5 PM. Most sellers leave it with us so it automatically continues to the remaining Swap Tour stops.
75%
You receive when your item sells.
~90%
Of swap inventory has historically sold during the season.
Local Seller Check-In
Friday, November 13 | 11 AM–5 PM
Bring your equipment directly to Unexpected Craft Brewing Company the day before the swap. We'll check it in, tag it and get it ready for the weekend.
Local Gear Drop-Off
Unexpected Craft Brewing Company
14401 W Eleven Mile Rd
Oak Park, MI 48237
Oak Park, MI 48237
Friday, November 13
11 AM–5 PM
11 AM–5 PM
Want to drop it off earlier?
You're welcome to bring gear to Sun & Snow in Ann Arbor or Plymouth anytime before the event. We'll transport it for you. This is completely optional.
If It Sells
We can mail your check.
Request mailed payment when you check in your gear. For a $1 mailing fee, we'll mail your seller check so you do not need to make another trip just to collect payment.
If It Doesn't Sell
Sunday pickup is optional.
You may pick up unsold equipment at Unexpected Craft Brewing Company Sunday from 3–5 PM.
Or simply leave it with us. Most sellers do. We'll load it up and automatically take it to the remaining Midwest Swap Tour stops for more opportunities to sell.
We accept
- Skis
- Snowboards
- Ski boots
- Snowboard boots
- Bindings
- Ski poles
- Current race equipment
We do not accept
- Helmets
- Recalled products
- Broken equipment
- Equipment our staff determines is unsafe
Sun & Snow retains a 25% commission when an item sells. You receive 75%.
Optional
QuickPass
You do not need QuickPass to shop this swap.
QuickPass simply lets you reserve a shopping time and can reduce waiting during busy periods. Walk-ins are always welcome.
OPTIONAL
WALK-INS WELCOME
ONE SLOT PER FAMILY
SHOPPERS ONLY
QuickPass Opens
Wednesday
November 11
November 11
9 AM
Want a reserved shopping time?
The calendar opens at 9 AM Wednesday before the swap. If you don't get a reservation, simply come as a walk-in.
Schedule QuickPassHow QuickPass works
Watch this quick explanation before making a reservation.
Royal Oak, Oak Park & Metro Detroit
Looking for a ski swap near Royal Oak?
The Royal Oak-area stop of the Sun & Snow Midwest Swap Tour is held at Unexpected Craft Brewing Company, 14401 W Eleven Mile Road in Oak Park. It brings a fully staffed ski and snowboard swap to the central Metro Detroit area with used equipment, junior gear and real help choosing the right setup.
The event is convenient for skiers and snowboarders from Royal Oak, Oak Park, Berkley, Huntington Woods, Ferndale, Madison Heights, Birmingham and surrounding Metro Detroit communities.
Local Friday seller check-in means you can sell gear without making a trip to one of our stores. If your equipment remains unsold, pick it up Sunday afternoon or leave it with us for the rest of the tour.
See the full 2026–27 Midwest Swap TourNeed to Know
Quick answers.
Where is the Royal Oak area Ski & Snowboard Swap?
Unexpected Craft Brewing Company, 14401 W Eleven Mile Rd, Oak Park, MI 48237.
Is the brewery actually in Royal Oak?
The event serves the Royal Oak area, but Unexpected Craft Brewing Company is physically located nearby in Oak Park at 14401 W Eleven Mile Rd.
When can I drop off gear locally?
Friday, November 13 from 11 AM–5 PM at Unexpected Craft Brewing Company.
Do I have to take my gear to Ann Arbor or Plymouth?
No. Local Friday drop-off is available at the brewery. Early drop-off at either Sun & Snow store is simply another option.
Do I have to come back for my check?
No. Ask for mailed payment when you check in your gear and we'll mail your seller check for a $1 mailing fee.
What if my gear doesn't sell?
Pick it up Sunday from 3–5 PM, or leave it with us. Most sellers leave unsold equipment on the tour for additional chances to sell.
Do I need QuickPass?
No. QuickPass is completely optional and is for shoppers only. Walk-ins are always welcome.
Will someone help me choose equipment?
Yes. Sun & Snow staff help with sizing, fit and equipment selection.
Sun & Snow Midwest Swap Tour
Royal Oak Area. November 14–15.
Shop or sell at Unexpected Craft Brewing Company, 14401 W Eleven Mile Rd in Oak Park. Local seller drop-off is Friday, November 13 from 11 AM–5 PM.