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About The Great Prop Swap Grounds

The Great Prop Swap Grounds is a flexible, multi-purpose convention space in Poway, California, hosting The Great Prop Swap, an annual prop replica, costume, and collectibles event. The venue operates as a Shrine Center/Auditorium-style space with configurable layouts to suit each edition. With a primary address at 12320 Oak Knoll Road, Poway, and a history of earlier editions at the Al Bahr Shriners Auditorium, this venue offers practical infrastructure for vendors, guests, and media alike.

Whether you’re planning to secure display areas, attend as a guest, or coordinate an event day, we’ve got you covered with straightforward, dependable information and local guidance to make your visit smooth and stress-free.

Parking near The Great Prop Swap Grounds is coordinated with maps showing nearby lots within roughly 600 feet of the venue footprint. Direct parking access can vary by event setup, so arrive a little early to find the best spot. While formal transit details are not published, Poway’s roads, parking options, and nearby accommodations are well-documented for visitors. For travelers, there are several nearby hotel and dining options; we highlight affiliate partners to help you plan an easy stay—secure your seats, book a hotel, and grab a bite with confidence. If you’re attending or organizing, we’ll be your easy, friendly point of contact—like having a pal in the business who can connect you with the right arrangements.

Note: Each Prop Swap edition is treated as its own event within the same grounds, with layouts configured per edition. Date-specific details, capacity notes, and parking directions may vary by event. Always check the event page for the latest information and entry requirements.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: The Al Bahr Shriners Auditorium (used for earlier editions) lists a capacity up to 600 people; the Oak Knoll Road convention space is described as a 10,000 sq ft hall without a published fixed seating chart.
  • Address: Primary convention venue is 12320 Oak Knoll Road, Poway, CA 92064; a prior venue used for the event is Al Bahr Shriners Auditorium, 5440 Kearny Mesa Rd, San Diego, CA 92111.
  • Venue type: Multi-purpose convention/event space (Shrine Center/Auditorium) used for The Great Prop Swap; not a traditional concert hall.
  • Seating chart: No public seating chart published for The Great Prop Swap Grounds; layout is configurable per event.
  • Parking and directions: Parking info is provided on the official site with maps showing nearby lots within roughly 600 feet; direct parking near the event area may be limited.
  • Transit: No formal transit details published on the official site.
  • Nearby hotels: The official site notes there are nearby hotels; specific hotel listings are not provided on the site.
  • Notable events hosted: The Great Prop Swap (annual prop replica/costume/collectibles event) with editions at Al Bahr Shriners Auditorium (2024) and at the 12,320 Oak Knoll Road venue (2025–present); local media coverage references the 2024 event and ongoing schedules.