Hamvention to be held at Greene Co. Fairgrounds in 2017
By Megan Kennedy
Published: August 1, 2016, 1:26 pm Updated: August 1,
2016, 2:26 pm
XENIA, Ohio (WDTN) – Days after Hara Arena announced it will
close its doors, an announcement from Greene County officials revealed that
Hamvention will be held at the Greene County Fairgrounds next year, according
to our partners at the Xenia Gazette.
The event for ham-radio enthusiasts generated about $21
million last year and drew a crowd of more than 27,000 for Montgomery County.
The proceeds for this year’s event will now go to Greene County.
“The Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA) regrets to
inform our many vendors, visitors and stakeholders that, unfortunately, Hara
has announced the closing of their facility,” a news release from Hamvention
General Chair Ron Cramer last week.
“We all believe this new venue will be a spectacular place
to hold our beloved event,” Cramer said. “Please rest assured we will have the
event on the same weekend and, since it will be in the region, the current
accommodations and outside events already planned for Hamvention 2017 should
not be affected.”
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I’m sure that there will be more to announce in the coming
days..
73,
Scott, N8SY..