As is the tradition, last full weekend in July, 5 minutes from the Kutztown exit off Pennsylvania's I 78. (Head opposite way from town). Plan on having fun. Just about anything you want in the contemporary line will be there for cash-on-the-barrelhead. None of this waiting stuff. Can't buy from one vendor, go see another. Don't forget Chuck and Greg, the hosts, inside the building, and check out the general antiques in the barn across the street. At least that is the history, and that's not to say that orders are not taken, too. Parts, guns, accoutrements, seminars, contests, friendship, ribald tales and arguments.
Hope Freddie Harrison is there with his normally outrageous wood supply. Expect to see Fred Miller and check out Wayne Dunlap's wood pile, too. I like Dixon's just for the sticks. Then add demonstrations by some of the world's best builders and manufacturers...all willing to share their knowledge and experience. What's not to like? Nothing else like it in these parts.
Now the frisky child in me suggests that you consider the following diversions to ramp up your experience. Fogelsville Hotel offers the finest in food and hospitality in the area. Many gunsmiths and smooth operators congregate there. Drivers, keep it below .08.
Also, the area now has a right proper casino about 1/2 hour away. Hollywood Casino, right past Fort Indiantown Gap heading toward Harrisburg on I 78, now has all table games, including blackjack, poker and craps, and it is a clean and safe place. Free, covered parking in sight of the elevator, sign-up bonuses usually available, and para mutual thoroughbread horseracing also at this Penn National facility. Food only fair throughout, but best to be found is in the bar at top of escalator.
Also, for out-of-towners, 15 minutes away, a general gun show at Allentown's Rodeway Inn, 1151 Bulldog Dr., right off I 78 on left, this side of Allentown. July 24-25, 9-5, Sat. and 9-3, Sun. I'd rate this a C+ gunshow for the area, but always seem to sell or buy something there, so I'd say it's worth a visit.
Note, speed limits slow down to 55 mph on I 78 around Dixon's and heading into Allentown. They enforce this high volume area, as well as the adjacent side roads.
Welcome to eastern Pennsylvania. Life's short. Relax and enjoy it. Hope to see you there.
