SARCFEST
Sunday 7th August - Come along
Everyone is cordially invited to the Summerland ARC Hamfest ("SARCFEST"). at the clubrooms, 414 Richmond Hill Road, Richmond Hill. 11km east of Lismore, off the Bruxner Highway.
Gates open at 8am. Traders entry from 7 am.
Parking via Livotto Drive.
Entry is $2, or $5 for a family. What's on at SARCFEST 2011
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