It;s about 12-13 miles from the hotel to the fairgrounds, depending the way your go. Takes about 15-20 mins (approx.) Depending on traffic. The route I posted is about the easiest.
Hooters - Thursday Night around 6-6:30pm
6035 Carlisle Pike,
Mechanicsburg, PA
(717) 791-9464
MAP:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=e...7,0.11673&z=13
You can go the Same way to the show route, just get off on Rt11 (Carlisle Pike Road).