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The dates for the Dixie Gas Spring Show are: April 14, 15 & 16th. Set up will be on THURSDAY THE 14TH. Set up WILL NOT be allowed on Wednesday. You can drop a trailer early (not in your set up spot), but you CANNOT set up before Thursday. We have had entirely too many complaints from buyers who come out on Friday afternoon and Saturday to find everyone already packed up and gone. As we have tried to explain in the past, this is a tourist town. Vacationers generally arrive on Friday and Saturday, not in mid-week. People are also unable to take off work early as easily as they once did. We are trying to do what is best for our show and our vendors. We want our show to grow and be successful for everyone. If you have any questions, you can call Chip at 865-254-8027.

The Dixie Gas Spring Show will be April 14, 15, & 16th. Set up day will be on THURSDAY THE 14TH. Vendors will not be allowed to set up on Wednesday. You can drop a trailer early (not in your spot), but you cannot set up. We have had entirely too many complaints from buyers who come out on Friday and Saturday to find many of you packed up and already gone. We have tried to explain that this is a tourist town and many arrive on Friday & Saturday, not in mid-week. A lot of people have a hard time getting time off, now especially. We want to see our show grow and do what is best for both our spectators and vendors. If you have any questions, you can call chip at 865-254-8027 or go to our website @ dixiegas.homestead.com. THANKS!!

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Chip. Good move. Not many shows seem to be able to combat the earlier and earlier arrival and setup of vendors. Congrats to you for taking a stand. I believe it will only improve the the attendance and show as a whole.

Thanks Chip. Its about time a few of the vendors were told what you and we vendors want. Its sad to set up properly and have other vendors sell out and leave before the show even starts. If you cant abide by the rules Chip has laid down it would be better for the rest of us, if you would stay home. Just my thoughts.

THANKS Chip!!!!! I've been saying that for years. That gives everyone an equal shot at the "GOODSTUFF" that was always sold on Wednesday. ***********THANKS AGAIN***********

Thanks Chip!
I think this will improve the attendance at the show. (may take a couple shows to get the word out)
I use to come down and spend the weekend at my Brother-in-laws in Knoxville. (pop collector). He and some of his friends can't go until Saturday. We quit doing that because, there was never enough there to make it worth the trip.
Look forward to doing it again, and I know they will be excited to hear this.
Chuck

Chip, Great move!!!! I am glad you are sticking to that! Others shows... they just move the date up to fix there issue.
Everyone wants young guys in the hobby but yet i have to take a weeks vacation to go to some of these shows because they start on Tues.

Good move Chip!

Thanks chip I will finally get to come for a change ,last year I was told not to even come on thursday every thing was already gone. Glad you made this move.

Chip, thanks for listening to the vendors. This is a great show and this move will only make it MUCH better. Looking forward to being there EARLY thursday morning. See everyone there.

This is my first time to the show. I like the move you have taken to. Question, I see Friday has a pretty good chance of rain...is this indoors or outdoors?

VintageCar , Don't know that Chip will get back with you as he is probably wide open getting ready. It is both inside and out.Go to events and you will find his info. and web site. Buyers are allowed thursday, admission 3 bucks. This will be a first for me also, and I.m looking forward to it.

You are very close to me as I live in Mt Juliet Tn. HAVE A GOOD DAY.

I am loading the truck as I speak! Can't wait. Rain or shine this has been one of the best shows I go to. One of the best hosts also. It is pretty much outside,but there is one big building with vendors in it so you can get out of the weather.

We've done this show in the Spring and Fall for over ten years? Alway has been a basic outside show. As with all shows of this kind, it goes on rain or shine. By the way, it is mostly situated on a hill so the rain runs off! Paul www.severngaspumps.com