>From what I can see of the Greene County Fairgrounds on Google Maps, it looks
>like it could be a rather similar site to that of the Orlando Hamcation, held
>at the Central Florida Fairgrounds.
I.e. multiple buildings, lots of grassy area, not so much paved parking. Might
it be a tradeoff between a potentially muddy flea market and possible free
parking?
One interesting feature I did notice about the Greene county site: Six tennis
courts on site. If things get slow, the Dayton Open? (Or a place to try out
your tennis ball antenna launcher?)
73 - Jim K8MR
On Aug 2, 2016, at 11:05 AM, Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
wrote:
> For those who have gone to FH and Dayton, can anyone offer some insight in
> terms of exhibition space and forum space? Was Dayton larger? Did FH erect
> tents? Just trying to get a feel for the two of the largest events in
> amateur radio.
>
> 73 Rich NN3W
>
> On 8/2/2016 10:00 AM, kd4d@comcast.net wrote:
>> Hi Rudy:
>>
>> Let's give DARA and the Hamvention a chance. I'm making plans to attend
>> Dayton Hamvention 2017 - I certainly won't miss the worn out Hara facility.
>>
>> The Greene County Fairgrounds and Event Center hosts a county fair for one
>> week a year - in July and August. It's not like the county fair will be
>> happening during Hamvention! Anyway, why is the symbolism of a county fair
>> worse than the symbolism of, say, a minor league Hockey game?
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Mark, KD4D
>>
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