[InHam] New location of Indy hamfest

[Jim Keeth]

It is true the attendance was down somewhat and some venders didn't 
show at last years Indy Hamfest.  If you remember, the date last year 
was July 6, in the middle of the Fourth of July weekend.  Lots of folks 
are out of town plus vendors couldn't get people to work that weekend.

If it were held at the Marion County Fair grounds this year, the date 
would have been July 5.  The only date available because the Fair 
starts earlier in the month than it did a few years ago.  Not a good 
weekend for a hamfest.

It will be more "compact" this year.  A large tent is being rented to 
provide additional covered flea market space.  The outdoor flea market 
will be in the grassy area closest to German Church Rd.  The grounds 
are actually quite extensive and general parking will be in the area to 
the west of the permanent buildings.

BTW, the date is July 12!

73,
Jim AF9A




On Thursday, June 26, 2003, at 06:51  PM, Mike Manship wrote:

> I happened to be on the east side of Indy today and decided to go to 
> the new
> location of the Indy hamfest (Camp Sertoma) so I would know where it 
> was
> exactly when July 14 rolls around.
>
> I couldn't believe how small the place is. There appear to be only two
> buildings.
> There is one open grassy place which will have to accomodate both 
> parking and
> the flea market.
>
> I was unable to attend the hamfest in 2002. Was the turnout so small 
> that
> it was
> determined that a much smaller venue would suffice ?
>
> Mike Manship W9OJ
> Avon, Indiana
>
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