The
NORTHLAND
ANTIQUE RADIO CLUB
Proudly Announces
RADIO DAZE
2022
in conjunction with
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ANTIQUE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION
AND The PAVEK MUSEUM |
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Friday & Saturday
May 20 & 21, 2022
Comfort Inn Plymouth
3000 Harbor Lane
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
RADIO DAZE 2022
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The Northland Antique Radio Club invites you to RADIO DAZE 2022 at the Comfort Inn Plymouth - in Plymouth, Minnesota, for our 35th year!
Radio Daze is THE destination for radio collectors from across the country who regularly come to buy, sell, and swap radios, to participate in the Radio Contest, to find some bargains at the radio auction, and to attend the outstanding programs that RADIO DAZE is known for. Highlights of RADIO DAZE 2022 will include:
The Pavek Museum and the Antique Wireless Association (AWA) are supporting sponsors of this meet. The museum is located just a few miles from the meet, in nearby St. Louis Park, and contains a wonderful collection related to electronic communication, including radios and broadcast equipment. Museum admission for those registered for RADIO DAZE is free Friday and Saturday, May 20th and 21st. |
Don't miss RADIO DAZE 2022 ! |
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Friday - May 20th |
Saturday - May 21st |
| 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Pavek Museum Open | Dawn - 2:00 pm | Outdoor Swap Meet | |
| 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Auction Item Check-in | 7:00 am - 1:00 pm | Hospitality Room | |
| 2:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Event Registration | 8:00 am - 2:00 pm | Event Registration | |
| 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Auction Preview | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Pavek Museum Open | |
| 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Antique Radio Auction | 11:00 am - 11:45 am | Contest Item Entry | |
| Noon - 1:00 pm | Contest Judging | |||
| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | View Contest Room | |||
| 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Program & Drawing |
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Everyone is encouraged to support this, and future NARC events, by registering! Registration is required to sell items in the parking lot, and for admittance to the Hospitality Room, the Pavek Museum, and for all indoor events except the auction. Registration is not required to buy or sell at the auction, or to buy at the outdoor swap meet, but we do encourage everyone to register since your support is needed to continue holding these events in the future. All who register will be put on the NARC mailing list and may receive emails when we learn of other area auctions, sales, etc., that would be of interest to radio collectors. You can pre-register (and save $4.00) by returning the the pre-registration form before May 13th to: NARC, PO Box 18362, Minneapolis, MN 55418. After you arrive, please pick up your name badge and other materials at the registration table in the hotel's main ballroom. The meet kicks off with a large antique radio auction in the hotel main ballroom at 7:00 p.m. Friday! You do not need to be registered for Radio Daze to buy or sell at this auction. Consign up to 10 radio items you want to sell by bringing them to the auction between 2 - 6 p.m.
Visit the Hospitality Room for coffee, rolls, cookies, snacks. soda and water! Some options for lunch this year are Lucky's 13 Pub within the hotel and other restaurants nearby, including Perkins, Arby's, Burger King, Wendy's, Davanni's Pizza, and other fast food establishments. |
- OLD RADIO LISTENING SOCIETY - Join The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society at Radio Daze 2022 as they present 'Monsters and Artists', an old-time radio double-feature! The Society will revisit the great crime, horror and suspense shows from the golden age of radio by recreating two classic radio plays complete with music and live sound effects. Each episode features a classic, or maybe-not-so classic story from the mysterious old-time radio vault, complete with historical notes and nerdy trivia. |
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Please bring your favorite old radio and enter it in one of the following categories in the radio contest! BEST OF SHOW - Trophy awarded to the best overall contest entry, as determined by the contest judges. PEOPLE'S CHOICE - Trophy awarded to the entry receiving the most show attendee votes. GENERAL AWARDS - First, second, and third place ribbons within each contest category will be awarded by the contest judges. More than one ribbon may be awarded if there is a tie. CRYSTAL RADIOS - Any radio, from any time period, that uses a crystal detector. PRE-1930 RADIOS - Any battery or AC powered radio made before 1930. 1930s AND NEWER TUBE RADIOS - Any battery or AC powered radio manufactured since 1930 that uses tubes and does not have a Bakelite or plastic cabinet. BAKELITE / PLASTIC TUBE RADIOS - Any tube radio in a cabinet made of any type of Bakelite or plastic. TRANSISTOR RADIOS - Any radio that uses a transistor in its circuit. HOME BREW & KIT RADIOS - Any homemade or kit radio not factory assembled. RADIOS IN ORIGINAL BOXES - Any radio or radio-related item displayed with its original box or shipping carton. SPEAKERS - Any speaker made before 1930. RADIO ACCESSORIES - Any radio accessory, such as headphones, antennas, short-wave converters, remote control units, FM tuners, etc. TEST EQUIPMENT - Any device used for testing radio or television components or operation. RADIO ADVERTISING - Any item that advertises anything related to radio. OPEN - Any radio or radio-related item not included in the other contest categories.
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Come see the new displays in the Pavek Museum's newly expanded display area! Paid Radio Daze registration is required for free admission to the Pavek Museum on Friday and Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Located at 3517 Raleigh Avenue in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, the museum contains a comprehensive collection pertaining to the history and technology of electronic communication. This includes radios, televisions, telegraphs, telephones, computers, audio and broadcast equipment, as well as other radio-related artifacts. |
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Anyone experiencing a fever, cough, shortness of breath, or any other known symptom of COVID-19, is asked not to attend Radio Daze or visit the museum. Masks are not currently required at this event. However, depending on recommendations at the time of the event, masks may become required. Please check the NARC website for updates and bring a mask with you just in case it is needed. In the Pavek Museum, fully vaccinated individuals are not required to wear masks but anyone who is not vaccinated against COVID-19 may be required to wear a face-covering while visiting. |
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This will be our 23rd year at the same location! If you plan to stay at the hotel, please reserve by May 6th to assure room availability and to get the Radio Daze special rate of only $99 per night for either Double or King rooms, Thursday through Saturday nights. For the discounted rate, mention you are with the Northland Antique Radio Club and are attending the radio meet. 3000 Harbor Lane Plymouth Minnesota 55447 1-763-559-1222 
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- AREA ATTRACTIONS - The Mall of America is the largest shopping mall in the USA and is less than 25 minutes away. Over 520 shops on four levels, the nation's largest indoor theme park, and much more makes this a favorite destination. Other attractions within 30 minutes include the Minnesota Zoo, Valley Fair Amusement Park, Mystic Lake Casino, the Walker Art Center, the Minneapolis Institute of Art, and the downtown areas of both Minneapolis and St. Paul. |
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| See you at RADIO DAZE 2022 ! |