Central Kentucky Amateur Radio Society

2008 Annual Fall Hamfest in Richmond Kentucky!!!

Our 2007 hamfest was such a success we had to find a bigger place for 2008!

When

September 13, 2008 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Location

Madison County Fair Grounds, Richmond, Kentucky.

Approaching Richmond from the north on I-75 – take exit 90A. (90B comes before 90A.) Loop around exit onto US-25 South. Continue approximately 4 miles and turn left on 52 East, Irvine Rd, and continue 3.8 miles. Turn left at sign then make an immediate right on Old 52, Old Irvin Rd. Fair grounds are approximately .5 miles on left.

Approaching Richmond from the south on I-75 north – take exit 87. Turn right at top of ramp. Continue on bypass for approximately 3.6 miles. Turn right on 52 East, Irvine Rd, and continue 3.8 miles. Turn left at sign then make an immediate right on Old 52, Old Irvin Rd. Fair grounds are approximately .5 miles on left.

area map

Cost

$6.00 at gate -- Outside Tailgate free with paid admission

$5.00 Tables inside

Prizes!!

Prizes yet to be determined.

Last years prizes included an ICOM 2200H 2 meter mobile, a MFJ-971 Antenna Tuner and a $50 gift certificate to vendor of your choice at the site.

Door prizes will also be awarded.

Vendors

Currently compiling our vendor list.

Talk-In

KE4YVD 145.370 -- pl 192.8

FCC testing will be offered at 1:00 PM.

Accommodations

    Exit 87

  • Hampton Inn 859-626-1002
  • Comfort Suites 859-624-0770
  • Jameson Inn 859-623-0063
  • Holiday Inn Express 859-624-4055
  • Quality Quarters Inn 859-624-3600
  • Best Western 859-623-9220
  • Econo Lodge 859-623-8813
    Exit 90 Northbound or 90B Southbound

  • Days Inn 859-624-5769
  • Super8 859-624-1550

    Exit 90 Northbound or 90A Southbound

  • Motel6 859-624-0000
  • La Quinta 859-623-9121
  • Knights Inn 859-624-2612
  • Red Roof Inn 859-625-0084

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