Travel & Accomodations
Gas Prices
GPS Information
Parking Information
Bus Service & Pass Information
ADA/Handicapped Parking
Scooter Rental
Loading Passes
Air Travel
Camping
Directions
Area Repeaters
Hotel/Motel Information
Taxi Service
For those of you driving into the Dayton area check out DaytonGasPrices.com for the cheapest gas prices in the Dayton region.
For those of you wishing to use GPS to find your way to Hamvention, the official address of Hara Arena is: 1001 Shiloh Springs Rd. Dayton, Ohio 45415
Parking Information
With thousands of vehicles coming to Hamvention, parking as always is a concern.
Visitors are urged to obey all no parking signs and to avoid parking on private
property. Your vehicle may be ticketed and/or towed and you will have to pay
to retrieve it. There are several parking options.
Salem Mall
Free Parking: Once again free parking will be available behind the Salem
Mall and is the easiest way to get to Hamvention. Located at the corner of
Shiloh Springs Road and Salem Avenue, which is within 5 minutes of Hara Arena.
It is also known as Route 49.
Busses: Shuttle buses will once again be running between the free parking area at the Salem Mall and Hara Arena. If you did not purchase an advance bus pass, bus passes will be available at Salem Mall. Look for a small canopy in the parking lot. Read the section on bus passes below for important information.
Here is a PDF document with directions to the Salem Mall.
The physical address of the mall (for GPS and mapquest users) is:
5200 Salem Ave, Dayton, OH
or
+39° 49' 26.94", -84° 16' 49.19"
or
39.82415 -84.28033
Handicapped Parking: All handicapped parking arrangements had to be made
in advance. The handicapped parking is East of the Arena. Click
here for more information.
Paid Parking: Hamvention has no paid parking available at the Arena, but
paid parking starting around $8 per day, will be available in the lots across
from Hara Arena. Hamvention has no control over that parking. It
is also on grass lots so weather conditions will determine how many spots are
available. Some churches and other businesses in the past have offered paid
parking near Hamvention but we have no information on whether any of those spots
will be available this year or what their cost might be. The easiest choice
is to park at Salem Mall (see address above) and ride the bus to the Arena.
Other Parking
There are approximately 6,000 privately owned pay-to-park parking spaces near Hara Arena that are not associated with Hamvention® and are weather-dependent. Most cost between $7-10 per day.
Truckers - bringing your 18 wheeler to Hamvention? Free parking is available
at The Salem Mall.
Motorcycle parking - at the arena (over in the corner where it's been before).
Bus Service & Pass Information
The cost of the 3-day Hamvention bus pass from the Greater Dayton RTA is $8. The buses from Salem Mall to Hara Arena will start in time to get the first participants to the Arena at 8 am Friday, 7 am Saturday and Sunday. Attendees will need to purchase bus passes to ride the RTA busses from the Salem Mall to the Hara Arena. Three-day RTA Bus Passes may also be purchased in advanced from the Hamvention advanced ticketing page.
The three-day passes may be used to ride the entire RTA system, which serves many hotels, the Wright Brothers Heritage sites, and the downtown Dayton area. This is a great option for those who are staying at a hotel along the RTA routes. For more information about the RTA system, please visit the Greater Dayton RTA website. Children under 45" or 12 years of age ride free.
One-day passes for bus service between Salem Mall and Hara Arena ONLY will be available at the Salem Mall lot.
For more information contact buses@hamvention.org.
ADA/Handicapped Parking Procedure
Hamvention as many of you know does not have any public parking
immediately at HARA Arena: however, it has been our desire and policy for many,
many years to help accommodate those individuals with special needs. We are
very sensitive to those needs and have gone well beyond all regulations to secure
(at extra cost to Hamvention) a limited number of spaces for these needs. Unfortunately
the demand for ADA/Handicapped parking continues to grow dramatically each year
and we simply are unable to accommodate everyone who requests a space. Therefore,
as in past years we require you send in a copy of your State Issued ADA Parking
Certificate, along with a SASE and we will process your requests in the order
of which they are received. Please Remember: There are a very limited number
of "Reserved" ADA/Handicapped parking spaces available so get your
requests in early. Also, we have set aside (20) "Reserved" ADA Parking
spaces for those individuals who are unaware of/or choose not to follow our
instructions and register early. Please understand if you choose to wait and
just come to the show the probability that you will find no ADA/Handicapped
spaces available is extremely high.
Again, we STRONGLY urge you to send in your request early and in advance of
the show. The parking fee for ADA is being increased to $10.00/day per car and
$30.00/day for campers and etc. payable at the gate. (Please note: overnight
campers and etc. are not permitted at Hara Arena)
Hamvention ADA Parking Permits …
We still have a limited number of ADA Parking permits for 2012
Do not send payment with your application. Oversized vehicles
of any type may be restricted to where, how, and if, they may park.
Pre-registration is required. Please send the following information:
1. Your name, call sign, and address.
2. Number of days you will be using the Parking Permit.
3. We need your daytime, evening, and weekend phone numbers.
4. A copy of your State ADA Parking Permit. If you had a Hamvention® ADA
parking permit last year, you need only send your 2011 permit provided your
State permit does not expire prior to the end of the event .
5. A self-addressed stamped # 10 envelope to:
ADA Parking
P. O. Box 1446
Dayton, OH 45401- 1446
Please do not send payment with your application. We hope to
have all the ADA parking tickets mailed prior to May 12, 2012, providing we
have them in house by May 7, 2012. Any requests after that date, we will hold
your pass for pick-up at the ADA Parking Lot.
Please check back here frequently for updates. As soon as we have information,
we will post it here.
Are you planning on attending? With the Dayton Hara complex covering 165,000
square feet, an electric scooter or wheelchair will ensure that you are able
to see as much of the convention as possible. And what's more, you can use
your scooter to visit some of the attractions that Dayton has to offer such
as the Air Force Museum, Carillon Historical Park, Oregon Entertainment District,
the Dayton Art Institute and much more.
While ScootAround will make every effort to accommodate all needs, you are encouraged
to reserve in advance! To reserve your equipment call toll free 1 888 441 7575
or complete the information form at the link listed below. We are happy
to accept Visa and MasterCard for all rentals!
Website Rental Form: http://www.scootaround.com/rentals/h/hamvention
Telephone: 1-888-441-7575
email: info@scootaround.com
Fax: 1 204 478 1172
You must mention Hamvention when reserving your rental.
Loading Passes
If you purchase equipment that is too difficult to carry to your car, you can get a temporary pass to get near the Inside/Outside Exhibits area.
You can obtain a temporary loading pass from the guard at Entrance 1 during the show. This restricted loading pass will be good for 20 minutes and will allow you to use a designated area to load and unload equipment or to pick up your exhibitor packet at the Exhibits Office. These passes will be time stamped and must be given to the guard at Exit Number 1 when you leave.
- If you want a map of the Dayton area, check out Yahoo Interactive Map. This utility allows you to zoom in and out as well as look up specific addresses!
- If you want a closer look at the Arena area and the near-by parking, check this map.
- A detailed street map is also available.
Please check back here frequently for updates. As soon as we have information, we will post it here.
Dayton International Airport, Vandalia:
The Dayton International Airport is within 90 minutes by air to 55 percent of the country's population. Dayton International Airport serves all mojor carriers.
Greene County - Lewis
A. Jackson Regional Airport (i19) - (937) 347-1302
Pilots flying your own small airplane for the Hamvention and need ground transportation?
Lewis A. Jackson Regional Airport is located just south of Rt. 35 approximately
7 miles east of Dayton and is the closest airport to downtown, not to mention
the easiest to get in and out of if using small aircraft. Our fuel prices are
some of the lowest in the area, and our facility is well kept and capable of
handling quite a bit of traffic. Mac Air is the full service fixed based operator
(FBO) on the field. They provide fuel sales, aircraft rental, flight instruction,
airframe and engine maintenance, parking and hangaring for your aircraft, catering,
complementary ice and Enterprise rental cars.
Visit our website at http://www.i19airport.com/
for more information.
This is just one of many airports catering to pilots of small aircraft. Please
consult your local phone book for other airports.
For your convience, here is the listing from last year show. Please double
check to see if the information is correct. We will be updating this page as
soon as we receive an update. The Dayton Hamvention® is listing the following
advertising campgrounds in and around Dayton, Ohio. We cannot recommend or otherwise
promote any of these campgrounds.
Dayton Tall Timbers KOA Resort
7796 Wellbaum Rd.
Brookville, OH 45309
(937) 833 3888 or (800) KOA 3317
We are taking reservations with a 4 night minimum. Our web address is www.daytonkoa.com.
As in years past, there WILL be daily regular bus transportation from this KOA
location to Hamvention. The Hamvention RTA bus passes are good for KOA bus service
as well.
Poor Farmer's Campground
Our website is www.poorfarmerrvs.com
. We are approximately 35 miles away from Hara Arena, and very easy to get to.
We offer 504 campsites with 30/50 amp service, and large pull thru sites. It
doesn't matter if campers call early or late, we will have a spot for them.
Please feel free to visit our website or call 1-866-294-1229 if you have any
questions.
Poor Farmer's Campground
7211 N Lostcreek-Shelby Rd.
Fletcher, OH 45326
937-368-2449
Cedarbrook Campground
760 Franklin Road
Lebanon, OH 45036
(513) 932 7717
150 sites: 11 with full hook-ups
Directions: I 75 Exit 36, SR 123, South 7 miles
Frontier Campground
9580 Collett Road
Waynesville, OH 45068
Under New Management
(937)-488-1127
110 sites, 20,30-50-amp w/elec & water; 85 full
Directions: SR 42, 10 miles south of Xenia
Visit our website to learn more!
Natural Springs Resort
500 S. Washington St.
New Paris, OH 45347
1 888 330 5771 or 937 437 5771
We are one of the largest sites in the area (22 miles from Hara) and we, unlike
most of the others, will take reservations in advance for camping sites AND
provide transpiration to the event, daily.
We have FULL FACILITY cabins with kitchens, bathrooms, sleeping and eating areas,
all within the resort, on a reservation basis for overnighters, weekenders,
and longer terms. These facilities are being reserved for persons attending
Hamvention and are available on a first come, first served basis.
Visit our website to learn more!
Arrowhead Campground
1361 Thomas Road
New Paris, OH 45347
937 996 6203
W ill take reservations in advance. We have nice cozy cabin available. These
facilities are being reserved for persons attending Hamvention and are available
on a first come, first served basis.
Visit our website to learn more!
For the latest traffic conditions, visit http://www.buckeyetraffic.org/
Pre-registered ADA & Outside Exhibitors
Must use the right lane of Westbound Shiloh Springs Road for Entrance 4.
NO LEFT TURNS INTO HARA ALLOWED
1-70 Traffic should use Exit 29 (SR 48). Travel south on SR 48 for 3 miles. Turn right on Shiloh Springs Road. Stay in the right lane for the NEW Entrance 4.
1-75 Traffic should use Exit 58 (Needmore Road or Wright Brothers Parkway). Travel west 2 miles on Needmore which changes to Shoup Mill at the river. Turn right on N. Main Street (SR 48) and travel 0.7 miles. Turn left on to Shiloh Springs and stay in the right lane for the NEW Entrance 4.
Eastbound Shiloh Springs Traffic should turn right on Wolf Road in front of Hara. Turn left on Turner Road and travel east I mile. Turn left on to Philadelphia Drive and travel 0.5 miles to N. Main Street (SR 48). Turn left on N. Main Street and in 100 yards, turn left on Shiloh Springs. Stay in the right lane for the NEW Entrance 4.
Inside Exhibitors & Anybody with Hamvention Parking Pass
Must use the right lane of Northbound Wolf Road for Entrance 1
I-70 Eastbound (from Richmond) Take Exit 26 (SR 49). Travel south on SR 49 (Salem Ave), past the Salem Ma!l, for 5 miles to Turner Road (or Wolf Road in another mile). Turn left on Turner Road and travel 1 mile to Wolf Road. Turn left on Wolf Road and merge into the right lane for Entrance 1.
I-70 Westbound (from Sprinqfield) Take Exit 29 (SR 48). Travel south on SR 48 (N. Main Street) 3.7 miles (past Shiloh Springs). Turn right on Turner Road (Shoup Mill). In 1.5 miles, turn right on Wolf Road and stay in the right lane for Entrance 1.
I-75 Northbound or Southbound Take Exit 58 (Needmore Road). Travel West 3.5 miles on Needmore Road (Wright Brothers Parkway) as it changes names (Shoup Mill & Turner Road). Turn right on Wolf Road and stay in the right hand lane for Entrance I
There are a large number of repeaters in the southwest Ohio region. WA1ZMQ has kindly contributed this repeater guide. A local repeater listing can also be found at http://www.w8bi.org/repeater.htm
Below is a listing of hotels convenient to the area. Some may offer special rates for Hamvention attendees. If you'd like to suggest another hotel to others, please let us know.
| Hotel/Motel Name |
Website |
| Americas Best Value Inn Engelwood |
http://www.americasbestvalueinn.com/bestv.cfm?idp=1858 |
| BEST WESTERN DAYTON NORTHWEST Engelwood |
http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=36145 |
| COMFORT INN Dayton |
www.choicehotels.com/hotel/oh161 |
| COMFORT SUITES MIAMISBURG |
http://www.comfortsuites.com/hotel/oh202 |
| COMFORT SUITES | www.comfortsuitesdayton.com |
| COUNTRY INN & SUITES Dayton South |
www.countryinns.com |
| COURTYARD by MARRIOTT Dayton Mall |
www.mariott.com/dayml |
| COURTYARD by MARRIOTT University of Dayton |
http://www.marriott.com/dayud |
| CROWNE PLAZA Downtown Dayton |
www.cpdayton.com |
| DAYS INN Huber Heights |
www.daysinn.com |
| DAYTON AIRPORT INN & SUITES Dayton - 937-454-0550 |
www.DaytonAirportInn.com Offering free shuttle service to Airport and Hara Arena - Call for info. |
| DAYTON COURTYARD INN Dayton |
www.tharaldson.com |
| DOUBLETREE GUEST SUITES Dayton-Miamisburg - (937) 436-2400 |
doubletree.hilton.com |
| DRURY INN & SUITES Dayton North |
www.druryhotels.com |
| EconoLodge Franklin |
http://www.econolodge.com/hotel-franklin-ohio-OH120 |
| FAIRFIELD INN by MARRIOTT Dayton North |
www.marriott.com/dayfi |
| FAIRFIELD INN by MARRIOTT Dayton South |
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/daysf-fairfield-inn-dayton-south/ |
| HAMPTON INN Fairborn |
www.tharaldson.com |
| HOLIDAY INN Dayton Mall |
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/dayma |
| HOLIDAY INN Dayton North |
www.holidayinn.com |
| HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS Huber Heights |
www.hiexpress.com/huberheights |
| HOLIDAY INN & SUITES Dayton South |
www.holidayinn.com |
| HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES Franklin/Springboro |
www.hiexpress.com/franklinoh |
| HOMEWOOD SUITES by HILTON Dayton South, Miamisburg |
http://homewoodsuites.hilton.com |
| HOMEWOOD SUITES Fairborn |
www.daytonfairborn.homewoodsuites.com |
| INTOWN SUITES Dayton Mall |
http://www.intownsuites.com/detail_hotel.asp?id=3978 |
KNIGHTS INN |
http://www.knightsinn.com |
| MAGNUSUN HOTEL - Dayton Airport Dayton - 937-454-0550 |
http://www.magnusonhotels.com/Hotel-Details.aspx?HotelId=1039 |
| MARRIOTT TOWNE SUITES Dayton - 937-898-5700 |
www.daytontps.com |
| MARRIOTT Dayton |
www.marriott.com/dayoh |
| QUALITY INN & SUITES Dayton South (937) 865-0077 |
www.qualityinn.com |
| RED ROOF INN Engelwood |
www.redroof.com |
| RESIDENCE INN Beavercreek |
www.marriot.com/dayrb |
| RESIDENCE INN Dayton/Troy |
www.marroitt.com/dayty |
| UNIVERSITY INN & SUITES I-75 Exit 51 - 614-535-6577 |
For a list of hotels/motels for this year's Hamvention®, go to the CVB's (Montgomery County Convention and Visitor's Bureau) Room Availability Profile. Please let them know you found out about them on the web and that your stay is for the Hamvention®. You must contact hotels and/or motels directly for availability and reservations.
Dayton/Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Dayton (937) 226-8211
Call toll free: 1-800-221-8235
*Expanded * Cab service is available from these companies:
AAA Walt's Taxi Cab Service (937) 825-3861
Aircity Cab (937-252-4444)
Antons Cab (937-252-4756)
Checker Cab (937) 222-4011
Dayton Express (937-226-9999)
Diamond Cab (937-277-1000)
Liberty Cab (937) 222-2822
United Cab (937-222-2828)
Yellow Cab (937) 228-1155
