so ive been trying to figure out if its worth making the trip out to dayton again this year. last time i went was like 2019 and it was insane, spent way too much money on stuff i didnt even need but had a blast walking the flea market. thinking about going again but gas and hotels have gotten ridiculous since then. anyone else planning on heading out there or know of any smaller regional fests that might be worth hitting up instead? my club is doing a little swap meet in june but its pretty small, maybe 20 tables if were lucky

yeah im going, booked the hotel like 3 months ago because last year i waited too long and everything near the arena was already gone. the flea market is honestly the best part, i picked up a barely used 706 for way under market value two years back. just walk the whole thing before you buy anything, prices drop a lot by sunday afternoon when guys dont want to haul stuff back home

our club is doing a table at a regional fest in ohio next month if anyones in that area, not dayton but still pretty decent turnout usually. ill ask the club secretary if we can post the details here. also side note does anyone know if theres a good way to find smaller hamfests near you, the arrl locator thing seems hit or miss for me