The SARClub (Shelby AR Club) is having its annual hamfest at the Shelby fairgrounds on Labor Day weekend. While not, I suppose, the biggest 'fest, it IS pretty large covering an entire fairgrounds area and has been held since 1957. So, if you are hankering to "get outta town" for Labor Day, come over to what Shelby calls "The Granddaddy of them all". And if you are wanting to set up and tailgate, tomorrow is the day to stake out your favorite spot. One of the unique things about Shelby is not only is it a two-day hamfest (officially), things start gearing up around Tuesday before Labor Day, and by Thursday, you can't tell it from Saturday as people will be swarming all over the grounds, buying and selling at a feverish pace!
To get to Shelby, NC follow US 74 from Asheville, NC (4 lane all the way from I-26) or take 74 East from Charlotte on I-85 (also 4 lane). Follow into town and start seeing signs to the 'fest. Take US 74 Business to the fairgrounds. You'll see it as the traffic will be stopped as the police direct cars into the parking areas.
So come on to the Shelby Hamfest!
73
CWM
To get to Shelby, NC follow US 74 from Asheville, NC (4 lane all the way from I-26) or take 74 East from Charlotte on I-85 (also 4 lane). Follow into town and start seeing signs to the 'fest. Take US 74 Business to the fairgrounds. You'll see it as the traffic will be stopped as the police direct cars into the parking areas.
So come on to the Shelby Hamfest!
73
CWM