Revision as of 16:43, 9 January 2016

2016 Hamvention Trip!

Who's going?

Transportation

To/From Dayton

Generally each participant needs to come up with their own travel arrangements to the Dayton area. Last year, Will and I flew together, Ken flew into Cleveland on a dirt cheap ticket and rented a car and drove, Max and Bob flew on their own, and James drove there as part of a family vacation. And it all worked out quite nicely.

I'll make my own fly/drive decision come late February or March, as their is usually someone else interested in renting a trailer and driving up and maybe getting a flea market spot, and most of the time we decide not to. If I decide to drive, you're welcome to ride/drive along and just share the gas. If I decide to fly I'm willing to make the reservations, you'll save on checked bag fees if you fly with me.

Rental Car

Usually split among those who share a car. I usually rent one and donate a few free days, if we have more than a few people we will need someone to volunteer to rent another vehicle.

Hotel Arrangements

I have four rooms booked at Holiday Inn Express-Dayton North - Tipp City, 1100 West Main Street, Tipp City, Ohio. Each room has two queen beds. I'm assuming two people sharing a room, unless your really friendly, which I'm not.

Each room, including taxes, is $600 for the weekend, $300/each for double occupancy.

I continuously look for better deals, or similar pricing at extended-stay locations for Holiday Inn and Marriott properties. A few years ago I was able to get two bedroom suites at a Marriott Residence Inn near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for about the same price, but those rates are hovering around $230/night now.

Hamvention Parking

Don't bother buying the bus pass! Nearby parking is $20/vehicle in a private yard that I have used for the past 11 years. It's nice and close!

Links

• Dayton Hamvention official website
  • Hamvention tickets

• National Museum of the United States Air Force

• Mendelson's Liquidation Outlet