Chicagoland April 1st

[damikeguy]

Anyone planing on going to the Chicagoland show April 1st? Is Thursday AM the best time to walk the lot and do some shopping??

[cpdretired]

Mike you have the right date but the day is Friday. Yes I try to get there about 6:30. Many of the vendors are there for sales by 5:00am. We will be on daylight savings time so bring a flashlight.
Ron

[Billyzap]

Also they allow dealers to get in line for .their outside parking and spaces......once the dealers are parked a lot of them linger around with their doors open. Hint hint nudge nudge. Also I would say if you are the type of guy who can't sleep the night before get out there at 5 or like I do 4 -43 on Friday morning especially if the weather is nice out. You might not find anything but if you are not there ..... Also ask a few dealers if they have an extra pass they are willing to sell. The show doors open for set up at 6am. Good luck and good hunting.

[Billyzap]

Oops... Meant to say that on Thursday they allow....

[cpdretired]

When you pay your $50.00 admission which covers all three days you will get a wrist band. This band will allow you to park closer to the main building. Just show it to security as you enter the east part of the grounds.

[damikeguy]

Thanks for all the info. I should get in Thursday afternoon. I will purchase the $50.00 dealer preview wrist band. It was fun walking the lot last time and just looking around. I just hope the weather is a bit warmer this year. If not, I'll just wear the long johns again.