sqrlgtr 573 #51 Posted May 11 I might try and get away little earlier than I had planned and get there Thursday morning. I hate to miss out on any deals lol.... and fun.... What time can we get in Thursday morning? 4 hours ago, squonk said: We unload the tractors on Thursday and leave them there until we leave to go home. There is a large barn they can be parked in at night if need be. 1 hour ago, Handy Don said: I also leave my road trailer at the fairground after locking its hitch. Many of us also bring pop-up canopies to hang out (especially nice for a passing shower or hot sun) along with a lawn chair or two. We mostly set up along the main “loop”--easy to see how it works when you arrive. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,225 #52 Posted May 11 On 5/4/2025 at 8:22 AM, rjg854 said: Dinner is on Wednesday, but we also eat dinner on Thursday too. I need the name of the Italian Restaurant for Wednesday night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,892 #53 Posted May 11 3 minutes ago, sqrlgtr said: I might try and get away little earlier than I had planned and get there Thursday morning. I hate to miss out on any deals lol.... and fun.... What time can we get in Thursday morning? I think 9:00 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,225 #54 Posted May 11 On 5/4/2025 at 6:41 PM, stevebo said: What is the name of the hotel everyone who is staying in Chambersburg staying? The one from last year next to the car wash? Quality Inn and Suites Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,926 #55 Posted May 11 1 hour ago, sqrlgtr said: What time can we get in Thursday morning 9 AM sharp ... there will be guys lined up to get in. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan 312-8 54 #56 Posted May 11 On 5/4/2025 at 8:49 PM, c-series don said: @wallfish Honestly I’m not sure if it’s the one in the apple orchard. When I said “We” booked it what I really meant was my wife booked it 😂 I don’t get involved in that part of any trip that we go on, because anyplace I would book would for some reason be the wrong one if you know what I mean!! I let her pick the place it’s just way easier in more ways than one! @Dan 312-8 There will always be room for you along the back wall !! @c-series don thank you so much! Count me in! So, it will only be me again this year. My daughter and her family from VA Beach will be making a Northeast Tour starting in Connecticut, then PA and then finishing up at Long Beach Island in NJ. They'll arrive in PA hopefully on Father's Day, head to the Jersey shore the next Saturday. I told my wife, and daughter would make my world if they would show up at the show on Friday with my granddaughter, so I can give her a ride in "her" 4-wheeled wagon. We could put both of our granddaughters in it together! Thanks brother! 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,965 #57 Posted May 11 (edited) 13 hours ago, WHX?? said: 9 AM sharp ... there will be guys lined up to get in. Gates open at 9:00 AM, and then it's first come first served for spots, camping, selling or displaying. However, for some still not-understood reason, there will already be some guys inside and set up shead of everyone else. Edited May 11 by rmaynard 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 573 #58 Posted May 11 9AM sharp may be the new target for arrival..... Google map shows about 6 1/2 / 7 hour drive so 2 am departure time seems appropriate. Dang that's early . Hope its worth it .... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,892 #59 Posted May 11 (edited) 21 minutes ago, sqrlgtr said: 9AM sharp may be the new target for arrival..... Google map shows about 6 1/2 / 7 hour drive so 2 am departure time seems appropriate. Dang that's early . Hope its worth it .... Don't "knock yourself out " to be there at 9. There will be a line anyway so unless you're there by 7:30 you won't be in the front. We got there at around 9:30 last and pretty much drove in. Being your first time you will most likely be going from place to place there so won't be much need to set up a "home base" anyway. Takes a couple of hours for most guys to get set up and the big parts vendors are usually still unpacking 5 hours later. There's always plenty of room under the canopies for kabitzing along the way. I should make a sign for my tent and the picnic table at the Motel. "Waldo's Memorial Hospitality & Kabitzing Station" Edited May 11 by squonk 1 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 58,464 #60 Posted May 11 14 hours ago, Horse Newbie said: I need the name of the Italian Restaurant for Wednesday night. Wednesday night dinner has yet to be determined. Last year the Italian Village had a big birthday party going on and couldn't accommodate another large group. @Pullstart found an alternate location for that evening. We will just have to play it by ear and see what works out this year. As we get closer to show time and have an idea how many will be coming to dinner one of us can call around and make a reservation. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 65,018 #61 Posted May 11 1 hour ago, 953 nut said: Wednesday night dinner has yet to be determined. Last year the Italian Village had a big birthday party going on and couldn't accommodate another large group. @Pullstart found an alternate location for that evening. We will just have to play it by ear and see what works out this year. As we get closer to show time and have an idea how many will be coming to dinner one of us can call around and make a reservation. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,791 #62 Posted May 11 2 hours ago, squonk said: Don't "knock yourself out " to be there at 9. There will be a line anyway so unless you're there by 7:30 you won't be in the front. We got there at around 9:30 last and pretty much drove in. Being your first time you will most likely be going from place to place there so won't be much need to set up a "home base" anyway. Takes a couple of hours for most guys to get set up and the big parts vendors are usually still unpacking 5 hours later. There's always plenty of room under the canopies for kabitzing along the way. I should make a sign for my tent and the picnic table at the Motel. "Waldo's Memorial Hospitality & Kabitzing Station" My understanding is that Friday is usually the best day anyway, as far as parts shopping and deal making goes. Saturday at 11 is when you find out how little someone will actually accept for something. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,892 #63 Posted May 11 Thursday is the "Best Day " for catching up and shooting the breeze. Sometimes you can strike a deal helping to "unload" something off of a trailer. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,466 #64 Posted May 11 1 hour ago, Pullstart said: This place is larger than the Italian Village and was very hospitable to our impromptu group’s arrival. I’m sure with a reservation it’d be a good choice for a larger crowd! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,892 #65 Posted May 11 3 hours ago, Pullstart said: I think Fri is gonna be my Hickory Ridge night. Gotta hit the Italian Village on Wed if possible. Maybe the Texas Roadie on Thurs. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,412 #66 Posted May 11 Squonk- Your in charge of reservations😜 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,466 #67 Posted May 11 d 35 minutes ago, stevebo said: Squonk- Your in charge of reservations😜 Start a reservation thread for each night? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,892 #68 Posted May 11 39 minutes ago, stevebo said: Squonk- Your in charge of reservations😜 Nope. Did it once and that's enough. Not everyone wants to eat at the same place or time. Couldn't get a solid head count. It worked out that one time but it was a pain in the hoo hah 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 58,464 #69 Posted May 11 2 hours ago, stevebo said: Squonk- 953 nut Your in charge of reservations😜 About two weeks in advance I will do a Wednesday Dinner opinion poll to see how many people want to go where for the pre-show dinner. I am open to any suggestions including Italian Village and the Hickory Ridge. I have eaten at a few other places in the Chambersburg area that could workout. I will include links to the restaurant menus to help people decide. if you have other suggestions let me know via PM and they will be included. Franchise places like Texas Roadhouse aren't set up for groups like ours that want to hang out and talk after dinner so I won't include them. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,926 #70 Posted May 12 12 hours ago, rmaynard said: here will already be some guys inside and set up shead of everyone else. Me being one of them. There fixed that. Actually being in line to get in is enjoyable. Get the jump on yakking with the others waiting. Walk around and stretch after that long ride. The Dino once told me Thursday is the best day to be there and he is right. Friday flies by awful quick. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HyperPete 651 #71 Posted May 12 The thirsty farmer in Biglerville has adult beverages and decent food. Not much for atmosphere, though. https://thirstyfarmer.com/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 58,464 #72 Posted May 12 8 hours ago, HyperPete said: The thirsty farmer in Biglerville has adult beverages and decent food. Not much for atmosphere, though. https://thirstyfarmer.com/ That is a rather long ride from the Quality Inn, Chambersburg. Can they accommodate a group of twenty hanging out for a couple of hours? 8 hours ago, WHX?? said: Actually being in line to get in is enjoyable. Get the jump on yakking with the others waiting. Some of the earliest bargaining takes place while people are lined up awaiting the open of the gates. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HyperPete 651 #73 Posted May 13 13 hours ago, 953 nut said: That is a rather long ride from the Quality Inn, Chambersburg. Can they accommodate a group of twenty hanging out for a couple of hours? Twenty might fill the place. Isn't the show in Biglerville? At the fairgrounds? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,658 #74 Posted May 13 On 5/11/2025 at 7:37 PM, 953 nut said: I am open to any suggestions Catered meal directly on site at the "tailgate of knowledge" at the hotel. Guessing it would be about $20-$25 a person (everyone pays in advance) https://www.cmpigoutcatering.com/menu.html Just throwing it out there 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 58,464 #75 Posted May 13 1 hour ago, HyperPete said: Isn't the show in Biglerville? Yes but most people are going to be staying in Chambersburg. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
