The thread that discussed the possible canceling of the Shelby hamfest is here.
http://www.radioreference.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103207
There are a few of us from the greater Gaston County metropolitan area :lol: , but I can get some info posted for starters. There is more info on the other thread as well, so I linked it for reference.
The Shelby Hamfest will be moving to Gaston County for the next five years.
2008 Preliminary Brochure Information
http://www.shelbyhamfest.org/hamfest.htm
Pre-registration ticket order form - Fill form, print and mail with SASE to SARC
http://www.shelbyhamfest.org/preregistration.htm
What I have heard is the hamfest has the park from Sunday through Sunday and there are 40+ campsites and the county is going to add at least 80 more.
http://www.radioreference.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103207
There are a few of us from the greater Gaston County metropolitan area :lol: , but I can get some info posted for starters. There is more info on the other thread as well, so I linked it for reference.
The Shelby Hamfest will be moving to Gaston County for the next five years.
2008 Preliminary Brochure Information
http://www.shelbyhamfest.org/hamfest.htm
Pre-registration ticket order form - Fill form, print and mail with SASE to SARC
http://www.shelbyhamfest.org/preregistration.htm
What I have heard is the hamfest has the park from Sunday through Sunday and there are 40+ campsites and the county is going to add at least 80 more.
jeffmulter said:If it is to be held at Biggerstaff Park, it would appear the the hamfest will have to be a scaled-down version of those held at the Fairgrounds.
Biggerstaff is basically designed for athletic activities, with ball fields and tennis courts. There appears to be an ampitheather, a few coveraged picnic areas, etc.
It does not appear, according to the map on the Gaston County Parks website, that were is much in the way of indoor vendor space. It also doesn't appear that the park is open to campers / motorhomes ... which might impact the outdoor flea market area.
http://www.co.gaston.nc.us/ParksAndRec/dallas.HTM
http://www.co.gaston.nc.us/ParksAndRec/maps/ParkatDallas.pdf (location map)
It will also be interesting to see how the ham club restricts access to the hamfest to attendees with a ticket, as the park is a public venue with multiple activities going on during the daytime ... particularly during Labor Day weekend. It's possible they might require a ticket for the dealer areas only, and leave the flea market area open to the public.
On the "plus" side, the park is easily accesible from Hwy 321 - and only a few miles from I-85 (exit 17). There are several fast food places nearby for meals. There are several motels within 4-10 miles of the Dallas exit on Hwy 321.