The expression "Swap Meet" is USA English, we do not use it in the UK. The expression infers that all trading is by barter, but that is not the case.
All the equipment in my pictures is second hand i.e. used.
In the UK (and Germany) things are for sale and have a price, in exchange the sellers want money, not your old stuff, if you have stuff to dispose of you rent a table and sell it yourself.
In many cases the prices are not fixed and are negotiable, a deal can be done.
At Friedrichshafen, the event takes place at the Messe which is a modern exhibition hall.
Look here for a link to the website
There is one hall for manufacturers to show off their new stuff and for various vendors of new stuff to sell.
There are also three halls for the "Flohmarkt" (Flea Market), which is where my equipment pictures were taken.
The cakes were at one of the catering areas within the Messe. The Germans make some very tasty cakes.
JimB
(Who should be on commission from the German Tourist Board for this write up!)