The day after the Penton Day meeting at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, Will Stoner is putting on a swapmeet at the Ashland County Fairgrounds. Will has graciously decided to Honor the Penton Family and motorcycle at this event as a continuation of the Penton/POG 40/10 Anniversary Celebration. We hope to Pentonize the event and truly appreciate Will's gesture. John and Jack Penton will be joining us for this event. Below is Will's press release on the event.
Se ya there, Paul
Classic Swap Meet at Ashland County Fairgrounds February 8, 2009
Meet will honor Penton family and their machines
A new era of family-style motorcycle swap meets begins Sunday, February 8, 2009 in Mozelle Hall at the Ashland County Fairgrounds in Ashland, Ohio. The inaugural Classic Swap Meet by Will Stoner opens its doors at 8:00 AM.
Veteran motorcycle event organizer Will Stoner returns to his roots after a ten-year stint as Special Events Director for the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA). "I'm grateful for my time at the AMA, but I'm excited about the opportunity to promote my own events and to develop some new projects" said Stoner. "Our goal is to develop a series of family-friendly motorcycling events that focus on the interests of the serious motorcycle enthusiast. I have always considered the motorcycling community part of my family. Now I have the opportunity host the family reunions. Additionally, we want to help pass on our passion for motorcycling to the next generation. With that in mind, all future motorcyclists age sixteen and under will be admitted free to all Classic Swap Meets by Will Stoner, when accompanied by an adult".
The swap meet will feature all brands of motorcycles, parts, literature, memorabilia and accessories. Sharing the spotlight at the event will be a vintage motorcycle show. The show is open to all bikes 1989 or older, with awards in over ten classes up for grabs. Bike show entry fee is $10 for the first motorcycle and $5.00 for additional machines.
For extra "icing on the cake", off-road champion, industry trailblazer and Hall of Famer John Penton and his son Jack Penton, multi-time ISDT medalist and fellow Hall of Famer will be the Guests of Honor. Additionally, Penton Motorcycles have been named the Featured Marque of the Meet. The Pentons will be on hand to sign autographs and chat with their fans. The Penton Owners Group (POG) will bring a display of significant Penton motorcycles.
Admission is $6.00 per person. Children under sixteen are free. Indoor and outdoor vendor spaces are $60.00 each.
For more information, call Will Stoner at (440) 543-0632
[email protected], or //www.classicswapmeets.com
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A number of folks have called and emailed stating that they wish to leave after the POG meeting at the Museum on Saturday and stay the night near the location of Sunday's Will Stoner swapmeet. Will has been kind enough to secure a block of rooms at a reduced rate for us to use, the needed information is below.
Thanks Will :D
We are pleased to announce that the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ashland will be the headquarters hotel for the February 8, 2009 Classic Swap Meet at the Ashland County Fairgrounds. Hotel manager Terry Lai has provided us a special group rate of $69.00/night plus tax for Saturday, February 7, 2009. This rate is thirty two percent below the published price.
To get this price, call the Holiday Inn Express at (419) 281-2900 and tell the operator you are with the Will Stoner Classic Swap Meet group. This rate is not available on the internet.
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ashland is conveniently located 1/4 mile west of I-71 on US Route 250 (exit 186). The Fairgrounds is less than five miles from the hotel.
See map: http://www.hiexpress.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/asxoh/transportation?start=1
Holiday Inn Express
1392 Enterprise Parkway
Ashland, OH 44805
419-281-2900
Will Stoner
Classic Events
Office: 440-591-5099
Cell: 216-849-6875
FAX: 440-543-7716
Web: //www.classicswapmeets.com
I just spoke with Will about a couple of items.
First off a reminder that he has an updated phone number 440-591-5099
For those who wish to set up their booth at his swapmeet after the POG meeting, or wish to drop off bikes for the POG display or the motorcycle show, Will said that the doors will be open till 7pm Saturday evening. He also asked me to remind everyone that he will have help on hand to get you moved into your booth. I am thinking that the swapmeet is about an hour from the POG meeting, if someone knows for sure please pipe in.
Will said the swapmeet building is getting close to being full and he really appreciates the support he is getting. He said he still has a couple of booths available so give him a call if you want to get a space.
I know of several folks who are taking Penton items to sell so this might be the chance to get those needed items for your racer or restoration projects.
Paul
Paul, Forest Stahl, Dan Beher, Kaleb and I will see you there. Can't make the POG meeting on Saturday due to it being the same day as our MC Club's annual Land Owner appreciation banquet. Having another National Enduro this year so we try to take care of our many fantastic Land Owners and also our Club Members. Bummer is, it's(National Enduro)on the same date as the ISDTRR but I am skipping out to ride the ISDTRR! CIAO
The drive from the AMA to the swapmeet should be a little over an hour. The area where the "host" hotel has alot of other motels in that area. My motel for Mid ohio is right down the road from the Holiday Inn as well as a few decent restaurants. I haven't finalized my plans yet so I may or may not make it. Murphys Law is working overtime around here.
Just some general info; The Perkins on Rt.250 is excellent for breakfast,(Best Pancakes around).Grandpa's Cheese Barn has Great Snacks and Stuff,(if you brought the wife,she'll enjoy).And Fin,Feather and Fur is a great outdoor superstore for you sportsman,(again the wifey will enjoy the outdoor type clothes they sell).All of these places are located at the exit on I-71@ RT.250.
hello guys who is bring what to stoners meet i am bringing a barn fresh 69 125 steel tanker vin #v1406 needs restored no headlight or tailight wrong fenders have a title for it rear wheel locked up also needs a seat cover and foam correct shocks tank not rusted up i would judge it fair alot of hard to find parts are on it see you there dave
For those of us coming in Sunday morning, any idea where to go, with display bikes?
Ted,
We are set up along the wall just inside the center entrance. We can get in at 7 with the doors open to the public at 8. The best way to enter is most likely from the right side of the building as I think the center door is for people only. You will see the POG Easy Up when you get into the building. Give me a call if you have a problem.
Paul
Wow, what a grest swapmeet, nice to see everyone enjoying themselves. POG had a great display inside and we had great weather. I found a few treasures here and there so hopefully the economy was stimulated. Thanks Will Stoner for the great day and thanks to the POG staff for a great display!:D