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).
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) There is 31,000 sq feet of under roof space, with spaces going at $5 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 423-263-1989 to reserve your space(s).
You will pay your fees the morning of the hamfest.
(5) Dealers/tailgaters will be allowed in to setup at 6:00AM, and the gates will open to buyers at 7:00AM.
Breakfast will be ready to be sold at 6:30AM. Homemade goodies and drinks will be availble throughout the morning.
ALL SETUPS MUST ADHERE TO THE MCARC HAMFEST POLICIES!
(2) There is 31,000 sq feet of under roof space, with spaces going at $5 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 423-263-1989 to reserve your space(s).
You will pay your fees the morning of the hamfest.
(5) Dealers/tailgaters will be allowed in to setup at 6:00AM, and the gates will open to buyers at 7:00AM.
Breakfast will be ready to be sold at 6:30AM. Homemade goodies and drinks will be availble throughout the morning.
MOTEL / CAMPGROUND
INFORMATION
THE FOLLOWING
MOTELS ARE ALL WITH IN ONE MILE OF THE HAMFEST SITE:
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.
| 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.
The inaugural year for this hamfest in 2005 was a great sucess. The fest has grown every year. We wish to thank everyone who attended, dealers and buyers alike. We hope to see it grow. As it does, we may have to charge a minumum fee for buyers, and dealer spaces may increase slightly, as there are other areas we may be able to use, and some of those indoors. (NOTE: This year, 2012, the prices for ALL spaces will be $5.) Please let us know what you think of the hamfest be seeing one of the MCARC club members or by emailing us. We are going to do our best to see this tinue to be a great, yearly hamfest!
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.
The inaugural year for this hamfest in 2005 was a great sucess. The fest has grown every year. We wish to thank everyone who attended, dealers and buyers alike. We hope to see it grow. As it does, we may have to charge a minumum fee for buyers, and dealer spaces may increase slightly, as there are other areas we may be able to use, and some of those indoors. (NOTE: This year, 2012, the prices for ALL spaces will be $5.) Please let us know what you think of the hamfest be seeing one of the MCARC club members or by emailing us. We are going to do our best to see this tinue to be a great, yearly hamfest!
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