Went on Sunday 13, November. Very MANY tables empty. Not much happening. Was told Saturday it was really busy. Guess I went on the wrong day. Al K9FW
Ft. Wayne used to be a very good, LARGE hamfest. Then they closed the basement room. Then the upper floor room was sectioned off into a smaller and smaller area. Last time I went there, after traveling over 100 miles, gas price was over $3 a gallon, they charged me $10 to park plus $6 entry fee. I haven't been back. The parking fee is a real killer at that venue (Allen County War Memorial Coliseum). Apparently others have discovered the high price isn't worth it. Perhaps it's time for ACARTS to find a better location for their expo.
You must have driven an RV. Car parking fee was $4 at that time, now $5. The entry fee is $6 for Sat and Sunday. $3 for just Sunday. Yes, it is a lot smaller than it used to be. Seems that is the way of most Ham Fests in these days of a lot of internet sites selling Amateur items. Al K9FW
The club does not charge for parking, the venue does. They charge this parking fee for all events. K9FW
