Jack Allison wrote:
$3K to stay at the Hilton during the show or camping by your plane?
Now, that's a true no-brainer. I'd take a bit of rain and the
possibility of my tent blowing away to camp with folks on the field
before I'd line Hilton's pockets with such a wad of cash.

Try the dorms. $25-50 per night. And discounts on meals. And convenient
bus transportation door to door.