Added 1/1/2002 - Driving directions;
Gargus Catering Hall is at 1965 North Ridge Road, Lorain, Ohio - North Ridge Road is also known as RT 254 or Detroit Road.

Directions from the West/East - Take I-90 or the Ohio turnpike east/west to Rt 57 exit. Proceed North on Rt 57 under the railroad bridge to the first main cross road, turn left to the west. Get into the right hand or curb lane, the hall is about one-half mile west of Rt 57. The driveway is 200 feet west of Clinton Road, just East of Marco's Pizza shop.

Directions from the South - Many roads cross Ohio Rt 57, Follow Rt 57 North thru Elyria, turn right to follow Rt 57 North towards Lorain - this will take you towards Midway Mall. Proceed North on Rt 57 past the Ohio Turnpike, Midway Mall and Ohio Rt 90, under the railroad bridge to the first main cross road, turn left to the west. Get into the right hand or curb lane, the hall is about one-half mile west of Rt 57. The driveway is 200 feet west of Clinton Road, just East of Marco's Pizza shop.

The Motel list;
Super 8 Rt 57 at I-80 1-800-800-8000
Days Inn on Rt 57 at I-80 1-800-325-2525 - indoor pool
Econo Lodge Rt 57 at I-80 1-800-533-2666

6 foot table cost is still 10 bux and each admission cost is still 5 bux including the FREE breakfast.
Vendors (sellers) with reservations can enter the building to set up .. starting at 6:00 AM. You will be supplied with a six foot long rectangular banquet table and chair.
Vendors supply their own table cloths, curtains, etc. It is helpful if all vendors are completely set up prior to the opening, this gives them a chance to get breakfast before the crowd arrives. Use the side rear doors which will allow you access to the hall thru the kitchen hallways, once you have unloaded please have someone move your vehicle from the mainstream.
Hamfest workers will have your name on pre-paid tables, registering in advance makes this part much smoother than sorting out the few if any left-over tables.
Wall space and electrical hook-up is available only first come first served basis, again the pre-paid concept applies. Vendors must bring their own extension cords, ALL WORKERS and VENDORS are required to purchase an admission ticket at $5 /person, these will be checked before the doors open and of course at the breakfast line also.
Forfeiture & No Shows - The Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society has the option to forfeit any table(s) reservations made by a vendor who does not arrive by 8AM and apply monies paid towards either membership or NOARSFEST registration, see below to visit our outdoor summer Hamfest.

There is always great fellowship at NOARS sponsored events.
To visit the NOARSFEST page _CLICK HERE_
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