Annual MCARC Hamfest
Additional Information

Talk-in frequencies:
We will be monitoring 147.060-141.3 and 145.150-141.3
APRS object on 144.390 (Look for the HAMFEST object at I-75 Athens Exit 49).

DEALERS WANTED!
We have hams looking to buy everything from new radios to antennas, connectors, etc!

DEALER/TAILGATER SPACES INFORMATION:

(1) All dealer setups MUST be amateur radio related...no flea market junk or large lots of computer stuff!
ALL SETUPS MUST ADHERE TO THE MCARC HAMFEST POLICIES!

(2) 31,000 sq feet of under roof space, IN THE DRY with spaces going at $10 each.
Each space is 10' X 20'. Furnish your own tables or tailgate!

(3) Open air tailgate spaces are $5 each for a regular car parking space.
Reserve requests must be occupied by 7:00AM.

(4) If you need more than one space in either area, the cost is rent times number of spaces.
Need 2 tailgate spaces? $5 x 2 = $10. Need 3 under roof spaces? $10 x 3 = $30.

Please email kg4fzr@yahoo.com or call 423-368-1473 to reserve your space(s).
You will pay your fees the morning of the hamfest.

(5) Dealers/tailgaters will be allowed in to setup Friday evening, and the gates will open to buyers at 7:00AM on Saturday.
Breakfast will be ready to be sold at 6:30AM. Homemade goodies and drinks will be availble throughout the morning.

Dealers, to make your arrival go faster, please download the Hamfest Policy and fill out the bottom.
Download here.


Please go here to view aerial shots of the hamfest site!

MOTEL / CAMPGROUND INFORMATION
THE FOLLOWING MOTELS ARE ALL WITH IN ONE MILE OF THE HAMFEST SITE:

Homestead Inn West 1-877-745-9002
Econo Lodge 1-423-744-8200
Holiday Inn Express 1-423-649-0003
Days Inn 1-423-745-5800
Motel 6 1-423-745-4441 or 1-800 4-Motel 6
Hampton Inn
1-423-744-9967

There is one campground near the Hamfest site, Athens I-75 Campground. There are other campgrounds in the area, check the Yellow Pages. There will be no camping at the hamfest site.

AREA FUN THINGS TO DO AND SEE

The Athens Regional Park is very family friendly. There are walking trails, and a LARGE playground in the park for the kids! Bring the family and spend the day!Bring the family and enjoy. The hamfest will only last from 7:00AM- 12:00 Noon. The MCARC Ladies Auxilary will have biscuits and drinks for sale for breakfast when the hamfest opens, and there are too many restaurants to count within 2 miles or less of the hamfest. There is also 3 shopping centers within 2 miles of the hamfest! (LADIES, PAY ATTENTION!)

Athens, Tennessee is approximately a one hour drive from Knoxville, Chattanooga, and the Smokies. There are lot of things to do and see in the area.

In Athens:
Mayfield Dairy Farms
Living Heritage Museum

In Sweetwater:
Sweetwater Flea Market (one of Tennessee's largest!)

Check the internet for more attractions.

Please help spread the word about our fest by inviting other hams and amateur radio dealers. Share a link to our website!


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