Orange
Hamfest 2026
Our 51st year!
Hosted by:
Orange ARC, Jefferson County ARC and Beaumont ARC
The Orange Hamfest is an ARRL sanctioned event.
WHEN: Saturday, February 27th – 28th, 2026 – A Two-Day Event!
WHERE: Orange County Convention & Expo Center @
11475 FM 1442
Orange, Texas 77632
(Coordinates: 30 07.28N & 093 52.92W or 30.1244,-93.8922)
Hamfest TIME: Feb. 27th - 1PM to 6:30PM and Feb.
28th - 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Map for directions to the Orange Hamfest >>>
Take the 869 Exit off of IH-10 going East or West and turn South on FM 1442
and
the Orange Co. Convention and
Expo Center is half mile on the right. Follow the
signs.
Google Map and Directions from your starting point:
Tailgating available in
designated area, see below:
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The
Orange County Convention and Expo Center is ADA
compliant
Assistance
Animals: Service and assistance animals are permitted in all
public areas and at all times.
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Orange Hamfest
Events Schedule and Fees:
Friday Feb. 27th:
6:00
AM – Hall Setup and Preparation
8:00
AM – 12 Noon Commercial Dealers and Vendors Setup – Enter at Vendor Entrance
Only
1:00
PM to 6:30 PM - Hamfest opens for General Admission, flea market, dealers &
tailgating
6:30
PM Friday Dinner at Expo Center
Saturday Feb. 28th:
6:00-7:30
AM- Setup for Dealers, Vendors, and Flea Market
7AM
- 2:00 PM - Hamfest opens for General Admission, Programs & Forums
10:00
AM — VE testing
1:30
PM - Grand Prize Drawings
2:00
PM—Close
FEES:
Admission
…. $10.00 per person for the 2 days (visible wrist band ID required for
admission)
(Age
12 years & younger free admission)
Dealer
tables ………… $15.00 ea. for Friday only or $25 ea. for the two days
Flea
market tables ….. $15.00 ea. for Friday only or $25
ea. for the two days
Tailgate
spaces ………. Free - there is limited spaces in
designated tailgating area
Friday Dinner …………$20.00 per plate
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For more information on Lodging:
or visit website
Click Here for Hotels
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2026 Grand Prizes:
Friday
Prize – ICOM IC-2730A
Saturday
1st
Prize – ICOM IC-7300
2nd Prize – YAESU FT-710 Field
3rd Prize – Rig
Expert AA-35 ZOOM
Antenna analyzer
The tickets for the Grand Prize
and door prizes are: $2.00 each or 6 for $10.00, 12 for $20.00, etc.
The Grand Prizes will be drawn at 1:30 p.m. You NEED NOT BE
PRESENT for the Grand Prize drawings.
You MUST BE PRESENT for
all door prize drawings.
Door Prize tickets will be put back in for The
Grand Prize Drawings.
2026 Door Prizes
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door prizes Friday and Saturday |
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2026 PROGRAMS and FORUMS SCHEDULED – Updated 10/24/2025
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Feb
28th - Saturday Scheduled FORUMS |
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TIME |
TOPIC |
MEETING
ROOM |
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9:00-10:00
AM |
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Conference
Room #2 |
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10:00-11:00
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Conference
Room #2 |
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11:00
AM-12 Noon |
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Conference Room #2 |
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9:00-10:00
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Agri-Life
Room |
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10:00
AM - done |
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Agri-Life
Room |
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9:00-10:00 AM |
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Dupont
Room |
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10:00-11:00 AM |
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Dupont
Room |
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11:00 AM-12 Noon |
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Dupont
Room |
*No pre-registration is required for VE
Testing. The FCC now requires new amateur radio applicants to create
an FCC
user ID and
register for a FCC Registration Number (FRN) on the FCC
registration website before taking their examination.
Bring your
FRN, the original and a copy of any current FCC License and any C.S.C.E.’s,
picture ID, and $15 (cash) testing fee.
All Meeting / Forum times and content are subject
to change.
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VE
TESTING
VE testing will start
at 10:00 A.M Saturday, Feb. 28th.
No pre-registration is
required for VE Testing.
The FCC now requires
new amateur radio applicants to
create a FCC user ID and register for a
FCC Registration Number (FRN)
on the FCC
registration website before taking their examination.
Bring your FRN, the original and a copy of any current FCC License and
any C.S.C.E.’s, picture ID, and $15 ( cash
preferred) testing fee.
We will have the latest forms available
VE Testing to be held in Agri-Life Room
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VENDORS
Confirmed to be at Orange Hamfest
https://www.hamthreads.com/ 
817-602-1834 email: [email protected]
Reel POTA-ble
EFHW 40-10M Antennas
https://reelefhw.com/ [email protected]
https://wk5rcircuitboards.godaddysites.com/
Contact at [email protected]
(903)-873-3135
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Hamfest
Sponsors
https://www.easywayhambooks.com/
"All Ham and No Spam"®
https://www.alphaantenna.com/
(888) 482-3249
Email [email protected]
Serving the Amateur Radio
community with contesting and general logging software since 1997.
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Hamfest
Food and Drinks Concessions 2/19/25
Serving Breakfast and Lunch on Saturday
Coke, sodas and other
drinks will be available for extra charge as provided by Troop 1 Boy Scouts
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Notice !!!
Friday Night!!!
Remember our Friday Dinner (Feb. 27th)
All Hams and their family,
who are in town Friday for the Hamfest,
are invited to eat
with us at the Expo Center.
Featuring:
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Smoked half chicken
with boudin or sausage ---To Be Confirmed!
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potato salad
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pinto beans
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desserts
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condiments
No alcohol allowed.
Serving starts at 4:00 p.m. Don’t be late.
There
will be a $20.00 per plate charge for dinner!
Coke, sodas and other
drinks will be available for extra charge as provided by Troop 1 Boy Scouts
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Contacts For Hamfest
Table Information:
(409) 988-8906 text, call or leave
a message or Email: [email protected]
Dealers, Vendor and Swap tables are located inside the
air-conditioned Expo Center Ballroom (10,800 sq. ft.) and
Tables will be available for $15. ea. for Friday only or $25.00 ea. for the two days for
individuals, dealers and vendors.
They may be reserved in advance
by completing the Table Reservation form.
Note change, only one
admission ticket included with table purchase(s).
Dealers, Vendors and Flea market set-up is 8AM-12Noon
Friday (27th) and 6:30AM-9:30AM Saturday (28th).
Unreserved tables will be rented on a first-come/
first-served basis.
Electrical power (110V outlet) is available for most
table locations.
Tables that are reserved but not claimed by 8:30AM Saturday (28th) will be rented.
The Orange Amateur Radio Club/Hamfest Directors reserves
the right to limit non-Ham Radio oriented sales and their table location.
The sale or display of firearms, weapons and sexually
offensive materials is prohibited.
Hamfest Directors will be fair to resolve any disputes
and have the final decision on any disputes.
There are a limited number of tables for the non-Ham radio related sales.
These tables will be located in
the hallways surrounding the outside of the Expo Center Ballroom.
Make your reservations now! Over 117 - tables available in the Ball Room.
Approximately 110 - tables are
available as of November 1, 2025.
Additional tables may be available
outside the Ball Room in the Halls for Ham and non-Ham radio related items and
exhibitors.
No refunds on unclaimed tables.
Reserved tables not claimed by 8:30AM the day of the Hamfest,
will be re-rented!!!
EXPO Center Hamfest Table floor plan
To reserve tables – fill out a Table Reservation form and mail to:
Orange Amateur Radio
Club Inc.
P.O. Box 232
Orange, Texas
77631-0232
For table questions you can email us at [email protected] or text, call or leave a message 409-988-8906
Must be postmarked by February 16,
2026
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ORANGE HAMFEST TABLE RESERVATION FORM
–2026****web app Download a PDF doc for Table
Reservation
Name__________________________________
Call __________
Address________________________________
________________________________
Provide Email address
______________________________for a confirmation in lieu of mailed hardcopy,
Number of
Tables ____needed at o$15. ea. for Friday only or o$25.00
ea. for two days:
__________
Confirm if electrical power is needed (oYes / oNo).
Number of additional admission(s)_______ at $10.00 each:
_____________________
Note change, only one
admission ticket included with your table purchase(s). Additional admission tickets for others are required.
No power cords or power strips provided or
available. Please provide your own power cords.
Power available from the 120-volt outlets
is on a first come/first serve basis, please share!
Total Amount Enclosed $________________________
(make checks or M.O. payable to Orange Amateur Radio Club)
For table questions you can email us at [email protected] or text, call or leave a message
409-988-8906
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REGISTRATION TABLE CONFIRMATION -web 2026
Note: For a hardcopy
confirmation of your registration, fill in this part
of the form and send an
SASE with your Table Reservation Form. We also can email you to confirm tables!
Name and Call sign
______________________________________
Amount received ________________________
for ________ tables.
Hamfest representative acknowledgment
________________________ Date ______
Email
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updated 11/03/25