How to get to the ARVARF (Russellville) Hamfest
Here are some links to Google Maps of our hamfest QTH:
GPS Coordinates: N 35 16 50 (deg, min, sec) W 93 07 15 (deg, min, sec)
Coming from the East (Little Rock, Conway): From I-40, take Exit 84 (the first exit) and cross over I-40 toward Wal-Mart. Turn right (west) at the light onto Parkway. This turn comes up very quickly, just after the overpass. You will travel 1.6 miles on Parkway. Go through one traffic light at Weir and the hamfest is at the second light at the corner of Parkway and N. Knoxville. Hamfest is across on the left.
From the West (Fort Smith, Clarksville), take Exit 81 (the second exit), go south on Hwy 7, also known as North Arkansas Ave. There are two lights near I-40. The next light is about a mile away, at Arkansas Tech. Continue south through this light. You will turn left at the next light onto Parkway. This is about 1.9 miles from I-40. Hamfest is at the second light, eleven blocks (0.7 miles) on right corner of Parkway and N. Knoxville.
From Hwy 7 south of Russellville, go north past the intersection of U.S. Hwy 64, past the court house, cross the railroad tracks. At the next traffic light past Hwy 64, turn right on Parkway. Hamfest is at the second light, eleven blocks on the right at the corner of Parkway and N. Knoxville.
Some lodging info:
This rate info obtained by phone. In most cases, discounts are available; some are listed below. Ask for them. Rates generally included taxes and are good for one or two person occupancy. Updated January, 2006
***** Comfort Inn. Exit 84 I-40 on "D Parkway" 1.6 miles east of Hamfest.
$66.08. Room included refridgerator & coffee pot. High speed internet.
Includes Continental. Breakfast. 479-967-7500
***** Super 8 Motel. Hwy 7 - Exit 81 I-40. 3 miles from Hamfest.
$61.60 single; $67.20 double. Some discounts (AARP) may reduce this.
Includes Continental Breakfast. 479-968-8898
***Holiday Inn. Hwy 7 - Exit 81 I-40. 3 Miles from Hamfest.
$74.99 479-968-4300
"A full service hotel. Includes a three-star restaurant and lounge."
** Economy Inn. Hwy 7 - Exit 81 I-40. 3 miles from Hamfest.
$44.95 - 479-968-4400
*** Best Value (formerly Days Inn) Hwy 7 - Exit 81 I-40. "Lakefront Dr." 3 miles from Hamfest.
$50.40 - 479-968-5511