The last time I stayed up there I had a hotel in Brice road that I booked like a week in advance. Think it was a days inn. I hate to say this but I doubt I will be making the trip up again until the event changes locations or organizers. If you have never been then by all means check it out but I have been seeing its decline over the last ten years and it's just not worth it for me. Hook up with gunbunny up there though.
Btw I'll be down at the Hot rod reunion next weekend if you want to try and meet up.