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2008 Auto, Boat, and RV Show General Information |
Background
On March 14–16, 2008, the Hanover Lions Club will host its 56th Auto, Boat, and RV Show in Dartmouth's Leverone Field House. The first show, held in the Fall of 1950, was housed on a sand floor in the college's now-demolished Davis Hockey Rink and displayed about 30 of the "very latest" 1950 automobiles. Subsequently, until the early 60s, the show took place on the dirt floor of the Alumni Gym. Since then, with few exceptions (there were no shows in 1951, 1974, and 1975), the show has been located in Dartmouth's outstanding Leverone Field House. Although primarily created to display new model automobiles, over time the Auto Show's scope was broadened to include trucks, boats, and RVs, as well as a wide variety of outdoor recreational equipment and activities.
This Year's Show (2008)
Prizes: In addition to the outstanding equipment, services, and "exhibitor specials," this year the adult admission ticket will entitle the holder to participate in drawings for some highly desirable prizes, including a 50-inch HDTV from Best Buy in West Lebanon; two (2) Tom-Tom GPS Units from Best Buy in West Lebanon; and two (2) sets of tickets for two (2)—including round-trip bus transportation—to a Red Sox game, courtesy of Milne Travel.
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...and several gift certificates for dinner for two at local restaurants.
Highlights: In addition to the AUTOS, BOATS, and RVs, visit with the Best Buy Geek Squad, the straight-shooting Marshmallow Man, relax at the Pool and Spa display, see an assortment of motorcycles, the special Toyota trailer towing exhibit, and several of our local owners' classic autos.
Also, the Canaan Speedway will be displaying a wide variety of the racing cars used at the local track:
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Fun: For the crowd's entertainment the Show will be featuring the following GREAT ACTS:
- A magic show,
- Our own Lion Bill Hammond and his clown on a unicycle,
- The kids can have their faces painted by Hanover's "Youth-in-Action" high school volunteers.
- The very popular Lions' Show 50/50 raffle will be held with daily drawings and we split the pot with the winners. (You do NOT have to be there to win!)
- Again, the Enfield Lions Club will be staffing the food services. They have received many compliments for their GOOD FOOD and GOOD PRICES!
There is free parking across the street at Thompson Field House and at a nearby (3/4-mile) satellite parking lot which is served, about every 7 to 10 minutes, by a free shuttle bus that stops at the Leverone Field House.
| Show hours are |
Friday, March 14—4:00 to 8:00 PM Saturday, March 15—10:00 AM to 8:00 PM Sunday, March 16—10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Directions
The Leverone Field House is located on Park Street in Hanover. Maps and DRIVING DIRECTIONS are available, courtesy of MapQuest.com!
Directions to our satellite parking lot where you can take advantage of FREE parking and a FREE shuttle bus:
- From the Leverone Field House, drive north on Park Street.
- Proceed straight through the two traffic lights at the intersections of Wheelock and Park Streets, and Park Street and Lyme Road (Route 10).
- At the end of the road, turn right into the Dartmouth Medical School parking lot.
- Catch the shuttle bus in the parking lot for an easy ride back to the Leverone Field House. The shuttle will run every 7 to 10 minutes.
Admission
Admission for Adults is $6.00 and for Children (6–12 years) is $2.00. Children 5 years and under are free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets are good for the entire weekend. All proceeds from the Hanover Lions Auto, Boat, and RV Show go to charities. As always, the show's timing provides a great incentive to THINK SPRING!
2008 Show Times and Events
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