[FARReps] Web update recognizes FF06

[Dan Blasberg]

Ed,

We will at the Equestrian center to the list of places to look at.

Thanks and 73,

Dan Blasberg
KA8YPY
Chairman
FARFest

On Sep 22, 2006, at 11:20 PM, Morris E. Brown, Jr. wrote:

> Dan --
>
> Suggest you consider the Prince George's County Equestrian Center in 
> Upper Marlboro.  I have no idea what the location rental might be, but 
> there are/have been a lot of medium-to-large computer shows held there 
> every few months under the auspices of MarketPro Shows, and past 
> attendances have been substantial.  The MarketPro staff charged around 
> a $6.00 entrance fee to the attendees, plus table/space rental to the 
> vendors (amounts unknown) to cover location rental and to provide a 
> profit.
>
> Indoor space is over 7,500 sq ft, I believe, and outdoor parking can 
> accommodate several hundred cars easily.  I do not remember parking 
> fees being charged; however, I have not attended a computer show there 
> for the past year or so, so that might have changed.  The closest 
> parking area could be used as a small tailgate area.  The next closest 
> parking area would provide a larger tailgate area although it is a 
> couple of hundred yards away from the main building. Don't think 
> either one has electric service; perhaps the tailgaters could be 
> advised to bring their own generators if they need juice.
>
> I do not recall there being rooms/spaces for meetings in the main 
> building, but there have been some food vendors, from whom you can get 
> a hot dog and such.
>
> Ed Brown
> KA3ZPE/KAE7136
> Prince George's County REACT, Inc./Maryland State Council of REACT 
> Teams, Inc.
>
> :o)
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Blasberg" <ka8ypy at verizon.net>
> To: <farreps at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Friday, 22 September, 2006 02:02
> Subject: Re: [FARReps] Web update recognizes FF06
>
>
>> Dick,
>>
>> The contract with the MCAC was for the space we used, and 
>> unfortunately has no bearing on the spaces we did not use (i.e. no 
>> mention in our contract what the rodeo would/would not use).
>>
>> The parking fee is there to stay, we may not be, anyone/everyone, we 
>> are looking for suggestions for an event site. Preferrably in MD to 
>> maintain the MDC Section Convention, but not opposed to VA if a 
>> suitable sight in MD/DC is not found/available.
>>
>> Requirements include the following:
>>
>> Indoor space of approximately 7500' sq
>> Outdoor space for 200-300 tailgate spaces and associated lanes 
>> (roughly 1.5 - 2 acres)
>> Space for General admission parking (400 - 500 vehicles at a time or 
>> more)
>> NO PARKING FEE
>> meeting space/rooms optional
>> food/vending optional
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Dan Blasberg
>> KA8YPY
>> Chairman
>> FARFest
>>
>> On Sep 20, 2006, at 8:27 AM, RWMaylott at aol.com wrote:
>>
>>> If the parking was not part of your original contract, I would 
>>> believe you
>>> should sue the fairgrounds for $5.00 for each ticket sold.  It will 
>>> really
>>> hurt future attendance, as many folks were very upset and stated 
>>> this would be
>>> their last FARfest.  At $11.00 to "get in the door" its the most 
>>> expensive
>>> hamfest I've been to except Dayton.
>>>
>>>                     73, Dick, W2YE
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