➞ Watch here for new, canceled, or changed venue hamfests! |
| New Hamfest - Cape May Airport, Field Day Weekend (25-26 June, 2-day event) |
| RF Hill ("Sellersville") hamfest new location in Perkasie |
| Many sponsors have not yet scheduled their events (shown here with date of "TBD") |
| DUE TO COVID, PLEASE VERIFY EACH HAMFEST PRIOR TO ATTENDING FOR CANCELLATIONS AND POTENTIAL RESTRICTIONS |
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VE Exams - the FCC now requires you apply for a FRN number
before attending an exam Visit www.FCC.GOV/FRNREG to obtain your FCC Registration Number |
| Icom provides swag, booths, etc. for select hamfests (click) |
| Hamfest sponsors - please provide updates and corrections |
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Philadelphia/Roxboro, PA - Phil-Mont Mobile Radio Club,
AuctionFest Location: Roxborough Memorial Hospital, Wolcoff Auditorium, 5800 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA Sponsor: Phil-Mont Mobile Radio Club, PO Box 404, Warminster, PA 18974 Contact: Stephen Hoch, WU3I Talk-In: 147.030+ (PL 91.5) Email: [email protected] http://www.phil-mont.org | Flyer Cost: Seller $2; 10% of the sale price up to a max of $30.00 per item Opens: 7:00 pm |
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January 08 |
Harrisburg, PA - Harrisburg Radio Amateur Club (HRAC) –
WinterFest Location: Vietnam Veterans of America, 8000 Derry Street, Harrisburg, PA Sponsor: Harrisburg Radio Amateur Club, PO Box 453, Harrisburg, PA 17108-0453 Contact: Terry Snyder, WB3BKN1 Phone: 717-979-9515 Talk-In: 146.76- (PL 100) GPS: N 40° 16.096 W 076° 45.086 Email: [email protected] http://www.w3uu.org | Flyer Opens: 8am to 11am Cost: $5; $5 each table VE Testing*: 09:00 AM pre-registration required Other: DXCC/WAS/VUCC QSL Card checking |
| January TBD |
Baltimore, MD - MARC and the National Electronics
Museum, RadioWinterFest Location: National Electronics Museum, 1745 W Nursery Rd, Linthicum Heights, MD (by BWI Airport) Sponsor: Mid-Atlantic Antique Radio Club Contact: Steve Hansman, address unknown Phone: 410-765-0230 (museum) Talk-In: Unknown GPS: N 38° 54.260 W 076° 39.160 Email: [email protected] http://www.maarc.org (currently down) | Info | Map, Directions & Hotels Cost: $7 ($5 for seniors, free for museum members); admission includes Museum and auction Opens: 9 am (all indoors), vendors 8 am; flea market 9 - 11:30 am; Consignment auction 10 - 11:30 am; Big Auction starts at noon |
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Richmond, VA - FrostFest and Virginia State
Convention Location: Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 E. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA Sponsor: Richmond Amateur Telecommunications Society, PO Box 14828, Richmond, VA 23221 Contact: Tim Farrell, KJ4NPB (online messaging) Talk-In: 146.88- (PL 74.4) GPS: N 37° 35.179 W 077° 25.391 Email: http://www.frostfest.com | Advanced Sales | General Sales tables | Directions Opens: 8:30 am (8:00 am for advance purchase ticket holders) Cost: $10 (kids U18 free) VE Testing*: TBD |
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February 26 |
New Providence, NJ - New Providence Amateur Radio Club
(NPARC) Auction and Indoor Flea market Location: (NEW) Salt Brook School cafeteria, 40 Maple, New Providence, NJ Sponsor: NPARC, PO Box 813, New Providence, NJ 07974 Contact: Paul Wolfmeyer, W2PTP Phone: 201-404-6914 Talk-In: 147.255+ (PL 141.3) W2LI Repeater GPS: N 40° 42.000 W 074° 24.575 (approx) Email: [email protected] http://www.nparc.org | Map | Sellers Info Opens: 1:00 pm; Auction begins 2:00 pm (about 2 hours); flea market 30 minutes after end of auction; closes promptly at 4:30 pm Cost: $10 Bidders/Sellers, no commissions; Kids and ULS free |
| February 26 | Wall Township, NJ
- Vintage Computer Federation (VCF) Swap Meet Location: InfoAge (Camp Evans), 2201 Marconi Road, Wall Twp, NJ, Buildings 9010D, 9032A & 9001 Sponsor: VCF, P.O. Box 417, Eatontown, NJ 07724 Contact: Jeffrey Brace Phone: 732-722-5015 Talk-In: 147.045+ (PL 67.0) GPS: N 40° 11.155 W 074° 03.555 Email: [email protected] https://vcfed.org/wp/vcf-swap-meet | Flyer | Sellers Info Opens: 8AM for buyers, 7AM for Sellers (Indoors, rain or shine) Cost: Free for buyers; $20 Sellers for first space, $10 for each additional space Other: Vintage Computers & Electronics, Radios, TVs, Ham Radio, Other Tech |
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Township of Washington (Bergen County), NJ - BARA
Auction Location: Westwood Regional High School, 701 Ridgewood Road, Washington Township, NJ (note: there are six towns called Washington in NJ - make sure you get the right one!) Rt 17 North or South to Ridgewood, NJ exit at Linwood Ave. Head East to Pascack Road, turn left at Pascack Road, head North to the first traffic light, turn right ¼-mile to the school entrance Sponsor: Bergen Amateur Radio Association, 286 Ridgewood Blvd North, Township of Washington, NJ 07676 Contact: Jim Joyce, K2ZO Phone: 201-664-6725 Talk-In: 146.19+ (PL 141.3) GPS: N 40° 58.866 W 074° 03.676 Email: [email protected] http://www.bara.org (Flyer | Map & Directions) Opens: 1:00 pm, Vendors 12:00 noon Cost: Free; Vendors pay 10% commission (paid by seller) up to $20 max per item |
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March 12 |
Annandale (Clinton), NJ - Cherryville Repeater Assn.
CCherryville Hamfest & Technology Expo Location: North Hunterdon Regional High School, 1445 Route 31 South, Annandale, NJ (½-mile south of I-78 on Rt. 31 at Regional Rd.) Sponsor: Cherryville Repeater Association II, PO Box 623, Pittstown, NJ 08867 Contact: Len Smetona , K3SLJ, 25 Locktown Rd. Frenchtown, NJ 08825 Phone: 908-323-9725 Talk-In: 147.375+ (PL 151.4, extended coverage) GGPS: N 40° 37.656 W 074° 53.073 (approximate) Email: [email protected] http://www.qsl.net/w2cra | Vendor Info Vendor Registration Opens: 8:00 am, Vendors 6:30 am; All indoors - rain or shine Cost: $5; Vendors $25 first table (incl 1 admission), $20 additional, electric $5 extra VE Testing*: starts 9:00 am; pre-registration requested to [email protected] (VE Questions - Marty Grozinski, W2CG, 908-788-2644, before 10 pm); Exam fee only (no entrance fee) for VE session |
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MarchTBD |
Frederick, MD
- Frederick ARC FredFest
Hamfest Location: Independent Hose Company Fire Station, Social Hall, 310 Baughmans Lane, Frederick, MD Sponsor: Frederick ARC Contact: Jeff Fishman, KB3FIO, 905 Twin Oak Court Frederick, MD 21701 Phone: 240-285-6596 Talk-In: 146.580 simplex GPS: N 39° 25.630 W 077° 26.040 Email: [email protected] http://frederickarc.org Opens: 08:00 AM, Vendors 07:00 AM Cost: Free; tables $10 each VE Testing*: free; details not available - check with club |
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March 19 |
VIRTUAL - Trenton Computer Festival & Amateur
Radio Preparatory Classes/Exams TThe 46th Trenton Computer Festival - including ham classes, exams, vendors, and seminars/speakers Location: Virtual (Zoom) Talk-In: N/A GPS: N/A Email: [email protected] (general), [email protected] (flea market) http://www.tcf-nj.org | Event Grid | Ticket Sales CCost: Free Opens: HamCram at 9:00 am; talks start 10:15 am to 5 pm VE Testing*: Ham preparatory cram sessions and exams - see webpage for details/schedule; $15 fee |
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Fairless Hills, PA -
Penn Wireless Assn, Auction & Meeting |
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April 02 |
Parsippany,
NJ - New Jersey Antique Radio Club Spring Swap Meet Location: Parsippany Police Athletic League (PAL) Building, Smith Field, 33 Baldwin Rd (near intersection with Rt 46), Parsippany, NJ 07054 (between I280 and I287, adjacent to I80)) Sponsor: New Jersey Antique Radio Club / Radio Technology Museum, 2201 Marconi Road, Wall Township, NJ 07719 Contact: Richard Lee, 914-589-3751; or Sal Brisindi, 732-308-1748 Talk-In: None stated GPS: N 40° 11.172 W 074° 03.558 (approximate)) Email: [email protected] (Rich) or [email protected] (Sal) http://www.njarc.org (museum website http://rtm.ar88.net) | Flyer Cost: $5; Vendors $25 per table (non-members $30) Opens: 8:00 AM, vendor setup 7:15 AM; Walk-around Auction starts 11:30 am Expert antique radio repair available |
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April 23 Details TBD |
Georgetown, DE -
DELMARVA Amateur Radio and Electronics Expo & Delaware State
Convention Location: Cheer Community Center, 20520 Sand Hill Road, Georgetown, DE Sponsor: Sussex Amateur Radio Association and Sussex Technical High School Amateur Radio Club Contact: Jamie, W3UC Phone: 410-202-7690 Talk-In: 147.090+ (PL 156.7) (SARA Repeater, Millsboro, DE) GPS: N 38° 42.032 W 075° 22.093 Email: [email protected] http://www.radioelectronicsexpo.com | Event Flyer | Vendor Application Cost: $6 (U18 free); Tailgating $10, Indoor Tables $15 + $12 additional Opens: Tailgating starts 7:30 am, Expo starts 8:00 am VE Testing*: 12:00 pm; free testing, walk-ins welcomed |
| April 24 |
Odenton, MD -
Maryland Mobileers Amateur Radio Club Hamfest Odenton Fire Hall, 1425 Annapolis Rd, Odenton, MD Contact: Bruce McPherson, AB3AC Phone: 410-456-2500 Talk-In: 146.805- (PL 107.2) GPS: N 39° 05.444 W 076° 42.688 Email: [email protected] https://sites.google.com/view/marylandmobileers Opens: 07:30 AM Cost: $5; Vendors $15/table indoors, $10 tailgate |
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April 30 |
Hagerstown (Boonsboro), MD - Antietam Radio Association
(The Great Hagerstown Hamfest) Location: Washington County Agricultural Center, MD Rt 65 South, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD (I-70 Exit 29A South) Sponsor: Antietam Radio Association, PO Box 52, Hagerstown, MD 21741-0052 Contact: Steve Struharik, WA8EIH, 240-818-1248 or Bill Collins, K3WJC, 304-676-9391 Talk-In: 147.090+ (PL 100.0), 146.940- backup (PL 100.0) GPS: N 39° 30.880 W 077° 44.716 (approx) Email: [email protected] (Steve) or [email protected] (Bill) http://www.w3cwc.org | Flyer | Directions Cost: $7, kids 12U free; Tailgate: $7, Table: $10 advance, $15 at door (plus admission); indoor/outdoor paved/covered space available Opens: 6:00 am (gates), 7:00 am (building); Vendor setup Friday after 6 pm ARRL Forum 8-11 AM; Auction at 11 AM QSL checking; ARRL Forum 10-11 am; Unsold Leftovers Auction 11 am VE Testing*: 12:30 pm registration, 1:00 exams, walk-ins OK; info contact Joe Lockbaum, WA3PTV, [email protected] |
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April 30 |
York (Spring Grove), PA - York Hamfest Foundation,
61tst Annual York Springfest and Computer Show Location: Elicker's Grove Park, 511 Roths Church Rd, Spring Grove, PA Sponsor: York Hamfest, c/o Tabitha Zier 3 Cardinal Drive, Hanover, PA 17331 Contact: Duane Sterner, KB3QLQ Talk-In: 147.33+ (PL 123.0) or 146.52 Simplex GPS: N 39° 54.450 W 076° 53.020 Email: [email protected] (KB3QLQ); Vendor info [email protected] http://www.yorkhamfest.org | Map | Flyer Cost: $5, ULS/kids U16 free; Vendors $5 per 10' space, plus admission - TAILGATING ONLY Opens: 8 am to 1 pm; Vendor setup 6 am, or Friday after 5 pm Other: DXCC/WAS/VUCC Card Checking VE Testing*: Registration 10:30 am, Testing 11:00; Walk-ins OK; FREE & hamfest admisison refunded upon registration for exam |
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Wrightstown (Bucks County), PA - Warminster ARC (WARC)
& EEPA Section Convention Location: Bucks County Community College – Lower Bucks Campus, 1304 Veteran’s Highway (Rt. 413), Bristol, PA 19007 Sponsor: Warminster ARC, PO Box 113, Warminster, PA 18974 Contact: Michael Shanblatt, W3MAS Phone: 267-491-5773 Talk-In: 147.090+ (PL 131.8), 443.950+ (PL 131.8) GPS: N 40° 06.765 W 074° 52.590 Email: [email protected] or vendors: [email protected] Dan Myers (K3NXX), 215-957-2343 http://www.k3dn.org | hamfest info | flyer | vendor letter Cost: $7 (ULS/kids U13/Students with ID - free); Vendors: Tailgate $10, Table $20, plus admission Opens: 7 am; Vendors at 6 am; Rain or Shine VE Testing*: 10 am; call Larry Abbot, WA3ELQ, at 215-443-7521 for more info; Walk-ins welcome DXCC Field Checking of QSL cards |
| May 07 |
Succasunna (was Parsippany), NJ - Split Rock ARA,
North Jersey Hamfest Location: Roxbury Senior Center, Horseshoe Lake Park, 72 Eyland Avenue, Succasunna, NJ Sponsor: Splitrock ARA, PO Box 528, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849 Contact: Mike Greenfeld, K8BQ, PO Box 610 Rockaway, NJ 07866 Phone: 866-457-6687 Talk-In: 146.985- (PL 131.8) GPS: N 40° 51.400 W 074° 38.240 (approximate) Email: [email protected] http://www.splitrockara.org | Directions | Hamfest Flyer | Map On-line Vendor Registration (only) Opens: 8:00 am, Vendors 6:00 am Cost: $7 buyer/sellers (kids & ULS free); Tailgating $20 (includes one admission) VE Testing*: 8:30 am Registration, 9:00 sharp exams start DXCC Card Checking by NJDXA (for QSL questions contact Steve at [email protected]) |
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May 12-14 |
Hagerstown, MD
(formerly Aberdeen)
- Military Vehicle Preservation Association,
48th Annual East Coast Rally Location: Hagerstown Regional Airport, Parking Lot, 14211 Basore Dr (Entrance Gate), Hagerstown, MD Sponsor: Washington Area Collectors/Blue & Gray Military Vehicle Trust (WAC/B&G MVT) Contact: Anja Taylor (Rally Registrar) Phone: 800-730-6621 Talk-In: N/A GPS: N 39° 42.366 W 077° 43.368 (approximate) Email: [email protected] http://www.washingtonbluegray.com | Vendor space map (aerial view) Cost: free; Vendors - Outdoors $40.00 per space - 20' x 20' paved (see vendor letter) Opens: 8am - 5pm Thurs, Fri, Sat; Vendor check-in & setup 11 May starting 11:00 AM |
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May 13-14 |
Kutztown, PA
- Delaware Valley Historic Radio Club,
AAntique Radio Meet & Auction (Audio &
Ham, no computers) Location: Renningers Antiques Market, 740 Noble St, Kutztown; MMain St (from East)/Kutztown Rd (from West) exit off Rt. 222 between Allentown and Reading; South on Noble Street Sponsor: DVHRC, PO Box 5053, New Britain, PA 18901 Contact: Lewie, 610-262-3255 GPS: N 40° 30.190 W 075° 46.090 (approximate) Email: [email protected] (Lewie) http://www.dvhrc.com (for Antique Radio Show: http://www.renningers.com/kutzradio.htm or Directions) | Flyer Cost: Free; Auction Bidders' Card $3; Vendors $48 table, $10 extra tables (includes electric, bring extension cord); Cash only; Reserve online or phone Mon-Thurs 570-385-0104, Fri-Sat 610-683-6848 Opens: 7:00 am Fri & Sat; free overnight camping; Auction starts at 5:30 pm Friday (consignments starting at 4:30 pm, preview 5:30 to 6:30 pm); Thursday setup (Sellers only) 12:00 noon (no early buyers Thursday without a dealer tag) |
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May 20-22 |
Dayton
(Xenia), OH - Dayton Hamvention and ARRL National
Convention (the largest hamfest in the country, if not the
world!) Location: Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Center, 120 Fairground Rd, Xenia, OH Sponsor: Dayton Hamvention, PO Box 964, Dayton, OH 45401-0964 Attn: (Committee you need to contact) 937-276-6930 | Fax: 937-274-8369 (General Information) | 937- 454-5655 (ticket orders) CHECK HAMVENTION WEBSITE FOR DETAILS - DETAILS SUBJECT TO CHANGE Advanced tickets and reservations a must! This is an international event Talk-In: 146.940- (PL 123.0); Alternate 146.985- (PL 123.0); Traffic Bulletin 145.525; HF: 14.325 MHz USB and 7.258 MHz LSB +/- QRM; 223.94- and 442.1+ monitored locally GPS: N 39° 42.126 W 083° 56.520 Email: [email protected] (general) or [email protected] (exhibitors) or [email protected] (tickets) http://www.hamvention.org Flea Market Map | Ticket Sales | Parking Locations Cost: Ticket Info; 3-day ticket $26 in advance (30 April), $31 at door, kids 12U free, HS students free at Will Call window Tailgate Exhibitor: click for pricing Indoor Exhibitor: click for pricing Parking: Free, with shuttle from multiple remote locations Opens: 9 am (Fri, Sat, Sun); closes 6pm Fri, 5pm Sat, 1pm Sun VE Testing*: Check online; contact [email protected] (NOTE: Pre-registration is required only if special testing accommodations are needed) Other: COVID Statement |
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May 28 |
Township of
Washington (Bergen County), NJ - Bergen Amateur Radio
Association (BARA) Location: Westwood Regional High School, 701 Ridgewood Road, Washington Township, NJ (note: there are six towns called Washington in NJ - make sure you get the right one!) RRt 17 North or South to Ridgewood, NJ exit at Linwood Ave. Head East to Pascack Road, turn left at Pascack Road, head North to the first traffic light, turn right ¼-mile to the school entrance Sponsor: Bergen Amateur Radio Association, c/o Jim Joyce Contact: Jim Joyce, K2ZO, 286 Ridgewood Blvd North, Washington Township, NJ 07676 Phone: 201-664-6725 Talk-In: 146.19+ (PL 141.3) GPS: N 40° 58.866 W 074° 03.676 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] http://www.bara.org | Flyer | Map & Directions Cost: $5, unlicensed family members free; Vendors: $15 for 2 spaces, indoors/outdoors (includes 1 admission), limited spaces w/ electric require advance registration Opens: 8 am to 1 pm, Vendors 6 am (check website before leaving if rain forecasted) VE Testing*: 8 am to 10 am only; For appointment call Don, W2JEK, at 201-265-6583 Other: DXCC Card Checking |
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May 29 |
West
Friendship, MD - Maryland FM Association (MFMA),
MMemorial Day Hamfest Location: Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Rd, West Friendship, MD; I70 to Exit 80, Rt 32 South to MD Rt. 144 W, one mile West of Rt. 32 Sponsor: Maryland FM Association, PO Box 351, Hanover, MD 21076 Contact: John Elgin, WA3MNN, 518 Copley Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20904 Phone: 301-641-5313 (6-10 PM) Talk-In: 146.760-, 224.760-, or 444.000+ (PL 107.2) (WA3DZD/R) GPS: N 39° 18.648 W 076° 57.898 (approximate - need confirmation) Email: [email protected] http://www.marylandfm.org/Hamfest.htm Cost: $5, U12 free; Tailgate $10 per space; Table rental + electric $20 in advance (20 May), $25 after Opens: 8 am to 2 pm VE Testing*: 21 May at the Women’s Club of Laurel, not during Hamfest; exam info contact John Creel, WB3GXW, at 301-572-5124 |
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College Park, MD -
Mid-Atlantic Antique Radio Club (MAARC) RadioActivity Location: Sheraton College Park North Hotel, 4095 Powder Mill Rd, Beltsville, MD; Exit 29B (Rt. 212) of I-95 between DC and Baltimore Sponsor: Mid-Atlantic Antique Radio Club Contact: Rod Matzko, KA3EIE, 3 Coloma Court, Sterling, VA 20164-5507 Phone: 703-406-2713 Talk-In: None GPS: N 39° 27.271 W 076° 38.576 Email: [email protected] http://www.maarc.org | Flyer | Map & Directions Cost: (Registration increases after 20 May by $5) Friday fleamarket: $15 for 2 spaces (including car), $10 ea additional; See registration form; min bid $10 per lot; no-sale charge $1.00; sellers commission 10% members, 15% non-members Opens: Thurs 7:30-9:00 pm tube, literature, and ephemera; Friday 6:00 am Flea Market; Saturday 12 noon Main auction (consignment 8:30 - 11:30 am); 8:30-11:30 am Saturday no-commission, no-reserve, Walk-Around Auction in the Flea Market area |
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June 04 |
Fair Lawn, NJ - FLARC
Hamfest Location: Fair Lawn Memorial Park Sponsor: Fair Lawn ARC, 10-10 Kipp St. Fairlawn, NJ 07410 Contact: Ed Efchak, WX2R, 9-01 Arnot Place, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 Phone: 201-791-3841 Talk-In: 145.470- (PL 167.9); Echolink Node 300501 GPS: N 40° 55.656 W 074° 08.298 (buyers - Dewey Place entrance; N 40° 55.668 W 074° 08.243 (vendors - Essex Place entrance) Email: [email protected] or [email protected] http://fairlawnarc.org | Flyer | Seller sign-up Cost: $5; Sellers $15 online, $20 at the gate, buy 3 get 1 free - includes one admission Opens: 8 am; Vendors 6 am |
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June 11 |
Bloomsburg
(Lime Ridge), PA - Columbia-Montour Amateur Radio Club
(CMARC) BBloomsburg Hamfest & Computer Show Location: Lime Ridge Community Center, 6405 4th Street (Old Berwick Road), Lime Ridge, PA From I-80 eastbound, Exit 241A, westbound Exit 241; south on US 11 (toward Lime Ridge or Bloomsburg) for 1/2 mile to first light; left on Low Street, 1/2 mile to left on Old Berwick Road; one block on the right Sponsor: Columbia-Montour Amateur Radio Club, PO Box 162, Mifflinville, PA 18631 Contact: Dave, W3CA Phone: 570-951-9694 Talk-In: 147.225+ (PL 85.4) GPS: N 41° 01.560 W 076° 20.555 (approximate - need confirmation) Email: [email protected] http://www.qsl.net/cm-arc | Info | Flyer Cost: $5, ULS/kids U12 free; one free Tailgate spot per admission, additional $5 each; $10 per table (indoors, includes table, electric may be avail) Opens: 7 am; Vendors Friday early setup 4pm to 8pm VE Testing*: 9 am, walk-ins only; Testing provided by Columbia County ARC |
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18 (Saturday) |
Spring Lake
Heights,
NJ - OMARC Spring Hamfest Location: Spring Lake Heights Independent Fire Company No. 1, 700 Sixth Ave. Spring Lake Heights, NJ Sponsor: Ocean-Monmouth Amateur Radio Club, Inc., PO Box 267, Oakhurst, NJ 07755-0267 Contact: Joe Kruszewski, KC2SVS, 1508 Essex Court Toms River, NJ 08755 Phone: 732-618-5328 Talk-In: 145.110- (PL127.3) N2MO/R GPS: N 40° 08.965 W 074° 02.240 Email: [email protected] http://www.n2mo.org Cost: $5 per person, kids 12U free; Vendors $10/tables outdoors, $15/table under pavillion (electric available); Free for All table Opens: 7:30 am; Vendors 7:00 am VE Testing*: 10:00 am in Meeting Room; to pre-register contact Contact Ken Brockel, WA2FPB, 908-309-3436, [email protected] |
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June 18 |
Wayne,
NJ - WRAET Amateur
Radio Club Location: Wayne United Methodist Church, 99 Parish Drive, Wayne, NJ Sponsor: Wayne Radio Amateur Emergency Team, 28 Swiss Terrace, Wayne, NJ 07470 Contact: David Freeswick (KD2SGM), 7 Sequoia Place, Wayne, NJ 07470-5149 Phone: 973-835-0803 Email: [email protected] Talk-In: 145.21- (PL 79.7) GPS: N 40° 54.850 W 074° 15.544 http://wraet.com | Flyer Cost: $5 (kids U16 free); Tailgating and Indoor tables $20 each (includes 1 admission) Opens: 8:00 AM; Vendors 6:00 AM Other: NJDX QSL card checking |
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June 19 Details Tentative |
Upperco
(formerly Timonium), MD - BARC Father's Day Hamfest Location: Arcadia Volunteer Fire Company grounds, 16020 Carnival Avenue, Upperco, MD; I-795 from Baltimore to US-30 north, right after Boring, MD onto Arcadia Avenue, then left onto Carnival Rd Sonsor: Baltimore Amateur Radio Club, P.O. Box 120, Reisterstown, Maryland 21136 Contact: Dave Shadwell, AB3TE, PO Box 120, Reisterstown, MD 21136 Phone: 410-842-5019 Talk-In: 146.67- (PL 107.2) W3FT Repeater GPS: N 39° 33.900 W 076° 50.130 (approx) Email: [email protected] http://www.w3ft.com | Flyer Cost: $5, kids U12 free; Tailgating $10 per space Opens: 8:00 am; Auction: 12 noon DXCC, WAS card checking 9am - 12pm |
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June 25 & 26 (Sat & Sun) Field Day Weekend |
Cape May, NJ
- Cape May ARC Hamfest Location: Cape May Airport Complex, off Breakwater Rd., Erma, NJ. 08204 (Field is on Ranger Rd) Sponsor: Cape May County Amateur Radio Club, PO Box 601, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210-0601 Contact: Rich Stahl, WR3V Phone: 609-350-3734 Talk-In: 146.610- (PL 88.5) N2CMC GPS: N 39° 00.224 W 074° 54.573 (approx) Email: [email protected] http://cmcarc.org Cost: Free (buyers); Tailgate $10 per space (good for two days) Opens: 7:00 AM Saturday & Sunday; Rain or Shine Note: held in conjunction with Field Day; Overnight permitted only if self-contained |
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Harrisburg, PA - Harrisburg Radio Amateurs Club (HRAC)
- Firecracker Hamfest & ARRL State Convention Location: Harrisburg Postal Employees Picnic Grounds, 1500 Roberts Valley Road, Harrisburg, PA Sponsor: Harrisburg Radio Amateurs Club, PO Box 355, 462B Tourist Road, Halifax, PA 17032 Contact: Terry Snyder (WB3BKN), PO Box 355, Halifax, PA 17032 Phone: 717-896-0256 Talk-In: 147.075+ (PL 123.0) (W3UU) GPS: N 40° 20.652 W 076° 53.097 Email: [email protected] http://www.w3uu.org | Flyer Cost: $7 (XYL, kids U12 free); Tailgate: $8 per space, Tables: $15 (No advanced ticket sales) Opens: 8:00 am, Vendor Setup 6:00 am Sat; Seminars and Presentations start at 08:30 VE Testing*: 11 am, walk-ins welcome Other: DXCC & WAS card checking on-site until 10 am |
| July 03 |
Wilkes-Barre (Plains), PA
- Wilkes-Barre Murgas ARC
Hamfest & ComputerFest Location: Polish American Veterans, 22 South Oak Street, Plains, PA; I-81 Exit 172B; near the Mohegan Sun Casino at Pocono Downs Sponsor: Murgas Amateur Radio Club, PO Box 1094, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703 Contact: Herb Krumich, K2LNS, 311 Meadow Run Rd, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 Phone: 570-829-2695 Talk-In: 146.610- (PL 82.5) GPS: N 41° 16.427 W 075° 50.213 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] http://www.murgasarc.org | Hamfest Info | Flyer | Map from I-81 Cost: $7, XYL and kids U16 free Vendors: one 8' space per car outdoors free, $5 other; Limited space in covered pavilion, $10 as available Opens: 8:00 am, Vendors 6:00 am VE Testing*: 10 am; Walk-ins preferred |
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July 09 |
Piscataway, NJ - Raritan Valley RC, W2QW Hamfest Location: Piscataway High School Lots # 11/12, 100 Behmer Road at Hoes Lane, Piscataway Sponsor: Raritan Valley Radio Club, 402 Roycefield Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 Contact: Marv, K2VHW, or Rich, W2PQ Phone: Marv at 732-887-0875 (before 9pm); or Rich at 732-752-0589 Talk-In: 146.625- (PL 141.3), 146.52 (Simplex), 442.250+ (PL 141.3) GPS: N 40° 32.888 W 074° 28.172 (approximate - need confirmation) Email: [email protected] or [email protected] | or Marv, K2VHW, at [email protected] http://www.w2qw.org | On-line flyer | Directions Cost: $7; Tailgate $7 per space plus admission; Kids U14 and XYLs free Opens: 8:00 am (6:00 am for vendors) rain or shine (outdoors) VE Testing*: 9 am; Pre-register (no walk-ins) only; contact Marv, K2VHW, at 732-887-0875 (before 9pm) or email at [email protected] DXCC, VUCC, and WAS card checking |
| July 17 |
Augusta, NJ
- Sussex County Amateur Radio Club (SCARC) Location: Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd (off Rt. 206), Augusta, NJ From Rt. 80: Take Rt. 15N Approx. 20 Miles then Rt. 206N 1 Mile, Make Right on Plains Rd., approx. 1/4 mile - Fairgrounds on right From Rt. 23: Take Rt. 94S to Rt. 15N then to Rt. 206N 1 Mile Make Right on Plains Rd. - approx. 1/4 mile - Fairgrounds on right From Rt. 84: Take Rt. 23S to Rt. 639 (right onto Rt. 639) in Sussex Borough. Take Rt. 565 to Rt. 15 & 206. Right on 206N, 1 mile, right on Plains Rd. - approx. 1/4 mile - Fairgrounds on right Sponsor: Sussex County Amateur Radio Club, PO Box 312 Augusta, NJ 07822-0312 Contact: Brian Brunsch (KC2YON), PO Box 312, Augusta, NJ 07822 Phone: 973-862-8197 (Dan) Talk-In: 147.300+ (PL 151.4) GPS: N 41° 08.160 W 074° 43.030 Email: [email protected] http://www.scarcnj.org | Flyer | Fairgrounds | Info Cost: $8 (ULS and kids U12 free); Tailgate: $25 (includes 1 admission) + $8 additional persons, Indoor: $25/table; Overnight Camping: $50 RVs, $20 tents/non-RV vehicles Opens: 8am; Vendors 6am; setup available after 6pm Saturday VE Testing*: starts at 10am at the Fairgrounds Administration building NO PETS |
| July 23 (Saturday) Contact sponsor for more information |
Wall
Township, NJ - New Jersey Antique Radio Club,
Summer Swap Meet Location: InfoAge Science History Learning Center and Museum, 2201 Marconi Road, Wall, New Jersey; Garden State Parkway SOUTH to Exit 100, or North to Exit 98 Sponsor: New Jersey Antique Radio Club / Radio Technology Museum, 2201 Marconi Road, Wall Township, NJ 07719 Contact: Richard Lee, 154 Hudson Terrace, Piermont, NY 10968 Phone: 914-589-3751 Talk-In: Not Available GPS: N 40° 11.180 W 074° 03.576 (InfoAge Museum) Email: [email protected] (Richard) http://www.njarc.org (museum website http://rtm.ar88.net) | Flyer Cost: $5; Vendors $25 per table (non-members $30) Opens: 8:00 AM, vendor setup 7:15 AM, Walk-around auction starts at 11:00 Other: Expert antique radio repair available |
| July 30 (Saturday) |
Chambersburg,
PA - Cumberland
Valley Amateur Radio Club (CVARC) Location: Cumberland Valley Antique Engine & Machinery Association (CVEMA) Showgrounds, 1501 Crider's Church Road, Chambersburg, PA Sponsor: CVARC, PO Box 121, Chambersburg, PA 17201 Contact: Ray Smith, N3TWU, 27 North Queen St, Shippensburg, PA 17257 Phone: No phone available Email: [email protected] Talk-In: 147.120+ (PL 100.0) GPS: N 39° 56.767 W 077° 44.605 (approx) http://www.w3ach.org | Flyer Cost: $5 (kids U16 free); Tailgate: $10 space; Indoor Tables: $10.00 each first 7 tables, $5.00 each additional table Opens: 8:00 AM, Vendors 6:00 AM; Friday night vendor setup 6-9 PM by special request, no overnighting (Twin Bridges Campground Nearby http://www.twinbridgecampground.com) VE Testing*: Registration at noon; walk-ins welcome; pre-register via email to [email protected] with "VE TESTING" in the subject line SEMINARS/FORUMS/PRESENTATIONS/DEMOS starting at 9 am |
| July TBD | Harrisburg, PA - Ham stock
Hamfest (1st Annual) KA3TKW Repeater (private) Location: Harrisburg Postal Employees Gun Club, 1500 Roberts Valley Road, Harrisburg, PA Contact: Tom Shinar, KA3TKW Phone: 717-421-3034 Email: [email protected] Talk-In: 145.210- (PL 123.0) GPS: N 40° 20.652 W 076° 53.095 No website available Cost: $5 per person Opens: 9 am, vendor setup 8 am (not earlier) |
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| August 06 (Saturday) |
Sinking Spring, PA (Reading area)
- Reading Radio Club Mini-Fest Location: Heritage Park, 992 Clematis St, Sinking Spring, PA; West on Rt 422 at Rt. 724, after one mile left on Park Ave (just past the Sunoco station on the right); Park Ave 0.3 miles to dead end, left onto Clematis St; 0.2 miles to the entrance to Heritage Park Sponsor: The Reading Radio Club, PO Box 13777, Reading, PA 19612 Contact: Harry Hoffman (W3VBY), 104 Evans Ave., Sinking Spring, PA 19608 Phone: 610-678-8976 Talk-In: 146.910- (PL 131.8) GPS: N 40° 19.333 W 076° 01.850 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.readingradioclub.org | Directions Opens: 8:00 am; Vendor setup 7:00 am Cost: $5 (ULS, children U18, and exam takers no charge), Tailgate: $8 per space VE Testing*: 8:30 am (inside Freight Station) |
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August 14 |
Valley Forge
(Kimberton), PA - Mid-Atlantic ARC (MARC) Location: Kimberton Fire Co. Fair Grounds, 762 Pike Springs Rd (Rt 113), Phoenixville, PA; south of the intersection with Route 23 Sponsor: Mid-Atlantic ARC, PO Box 557, Eagleville, PA 19408 Contact: Bob Palin, N3JIZ Phone: 610-420-1535 Talk-In: 145.130- or 147.060+ (PL 131.8) GPS: N 40° 07.626 W 075° 34.008 Email: [email protected] http://www.marc-radio.org | Flyer | Directions Cost: $10 (ULS, kids free); Tailgate: $8 (plus admission); indoor table w/electric: $10 1-4 tables, $8 for 5 or more (plus admission) Opens: 8 am, Sellers 7 am VE Testing*: Arrive at 9:45 AM, starts 10 AM; Testing Info or contact Dick Stewart, K3ITH, at [email protected] |
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August 20 (Saturday) New location |
Ringwood, NJ - RMARC Annual
Hamfest Location: Christ the King Lutheran Church, 50 Erskine Road, Ringwood, NJ 07456 Sponsor: Ramapo Mountain Amateur Radio Club (RMARC) Contact: Anthony Cassera (N2KDZ), 72 Smokey Ridge Rd, Ringwood, NJ 07456 Phone: 973-839-3564 Talk-In: 146.49 +1.000 (PL 107.2) GPS: N 41° 05.698 W 074° 15.721 Email: [email protected] http://www.qsl.net/rmarc | Flyer | Map/Directions Opens: 8 am, Vendors 6 am, Kitchen 7 am Cost: $5 (ULS, kids free); Tailgate $15 per space (2 car widths), Indoor Tables $20 - vendors includes 1 admission |
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| September 11 |
Mullica Hill, NJ - Gloucester County ARC (GCARC)
Hamfest & New Jersey State Convention Location: 4H Fairgrounds, Rt. 77, 2 miles south of Rt. 45 / Rt. 536, Mullica Hill, NJ Sponsor: Gloucester County ARC, PO Box 370, Pitman, NJ 08071 Contact: Sheldon Parker, K2MEN Phone: 856-423-1767 Talk-In: none GPS: N 39° 42.945 W 075° 12.707 Email: [email protected] http://www.w2mmd.org | Info | Vendors Opens: 8:00 am (general), 6:00 am (vendors) Cost: $10, Non-ham spouse, kids free; Tailgate spaces $10, Pavilion $12, plus admission Non-vendors must park in the lower lot VE Testing*: 9:00 am |
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TBD |
West Windsor, NJ -
DVRA Fall Hamfest Location: West Windsor Community Park, Slayback Drive/Bernt Midland Blvd and Route 571, West Windsor, NJ Contact: Frank Palecek , KC2TKD, 1151 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor, NJ 08550 Phone: 609-306-5038 Talk-In: 147.105+ (PL 123.00: and 146.520 simplex GPS: N 40° 18.085 W 074° 36.240 (approximate) Email: [email protected] https://www.w2zq.com (Flyer) Opens: 8:00 am (general), 7:00 am (vendors) Cost: $7; Vendors $15 (includes one admission) |
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Sept 16-17 |
Kutztown, PA - Delaware Valley Historic Radio Club,
Antique Radio Meet &
Auction Location: Renningers Antiques Market, 740 Noble St, Kutztown; Main St (from East)/Kutztown Rd (from West) exit off Rt. 222 between Allentown and Reading; South on Noble Street Sponsor: DVHRC, PO Box 5053, New Britain, PA 18901 Contact: Lewie Phone: 610-262-3255 GPS: N 40° 30.190 W 075° 46.090 (approximate) Email: [email protected] (Lewie) http://www.dvhrc.com (for Antique Radio Show: Info | Directions) Cost: Free Fri/Sat; "Buy it Now" table Thurs-Sat; $48 first table, $10 additional; Auction 20% commission for consignors, 10% buyer’s premium Opens: Fri & Sat 7 AM; Vendor setup Friday afternoon (free overnight camping); Friday auction 5:30 pm; Table reservations at www.renningers.com or by phone Mon-Thurs 570-385-0104, Fri-Sat 610-683-6848 |
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Sept 17-18 (Sat-Sun) |
Virtual Ham Expo (online) https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com Sponsored by QSO Today Podcast Registration | Speaker List |
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September 17 (Saturday)
Details Tentative
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Spring Lake
Heights, NJ - OMARC Tailgate Hamfest Location: Spring Lake Heights Independent Fire Company No. 1, 700 Sixth Ave. Spring Lake Heights, NJ Sponsor: Ocean-Monmouth Amateur Radio Club, Inc., PO Box 267, Oakhurst, NJ 07755-0267 Contact: Joe Kruszewski, KC2SVS Phone: 732-618-5328 Talk-In: 145.110- (PL127.3) N2MO/R GPS: N 40° 08.965 W 074° 02.240 Email: [email protected] http://www.n2mo.org | Flyer Cost: $5 per person, kids 12U free; Vendors $10/tables outdoors, $15/table under pavilion (electric available); Free for All table Opens: 7:30 am; Vendors 7:00 am VE Testing*: 10:00 am in Meeting Room; to pre-register contact Bob Bedard, KA8SAF, 732-223-4603, [email protected] |
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September 17 (Saturday) |
Hagerstown, MD - Antietam
Radio Association Hagerstown Tailgate Fest Location: Maugansville Bible Brethren Church, 17904 Binkley Ave., Maugansville, MD Sponsor: Antietam Radio Association, PO Box 52, Hagerstown, MD 21741-0052 Contact: Steve Struharik (WA8EIH), 10406 Harmony Rd., Myersville, MD 21773 Phone: 240-818-1248 or Bill Collins (K3WJC) at 304-676-9391 Talk-In: 147.090+ (PL 100.0) W3CWC GPS: N 39° 41.950 W 077° 44.800 Email: [email protected] (Steve) or [email protected] (Bill) https://w3cwc.org | Flyer Cost: $5 (kids 12U free); Tailgate $5 per space (includes 1 admission) - outdoor only Opens: 8:00 am, setup 7:30 am, no overnight; limited or no food concession |
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September 18 NEW LOCATION |
East Stroudsburg, PA - Eastern
Pennsylvania ARA Hamfest Location: Moose Lodge 1336, 705 Stokes Mill Rd., East Stroudsburg, PA Sponsor: Eastern Pennsylvania Amateur Radio Association Contact: Walt Korab (W3FNZ), PO Box 521, Sciota, PA 18354 Phone: 570-350-1185 Talk-In: 147.045+ (PL 131.8) GPS: N 41° 00.693 W 075° 11.766 Email: [email protected] http://qsl.net/n3is Cost: $7; Sellers: $10 Opens: 8:00 am; Vendors 6:00 am VE Testing*: Contact club for more information |
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September 24 Details tentativeDetails tentative |
Tinton Falls,
NJ - Garden State Amateur Radio Association (GSARA) Location: MOESC (Monmouth/Ocean Educational Services) Center, 100 Tornillo Way, GSP Exit 105, Rt. 18 Exit 15 to Wayside Rd south; off the corner of Shafto Rd (Rt. 547) and Wayside Rd Sponsor: Garden State ARA Contact: Art Olson , N2AJO, 339 18th Avenue Brick, NJ 08724 Phone: 848-459-5590 Talk-In: 147.045+ (PL 67.0) GPS: N 40° 16.175 W 074° 04.860 (approx) Email: [email protected] or [email protected] http://www.gsara.club Cost: $5, ULS and kids free; Sellers free first space with admission, $10 each additional space Opens: 8 AM; Sellers 7:00 AM VE Testing*: 11:00 AM; for info or to pre-register, contact Art Olson, N2AJO, 848-459-5590; or Denis Commette, K2NPT, 7332-740-3057 |
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October 01 (Saturday) |
Landing, NJ
- Splitrock ARA North Jersey Tailgate Hamfest Location: Landing Park Recreation Complex, 165 Landing Road, Landing, NJ 07850 Sponsor: Splitrock Amateur Radio Association, PO Box 528, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849 Contact: Ed Ruping (W2EJR), 21 Whitegate Rd, Succasunna, NJ 07876 Phone: 407-766-4711 Talk-In: 146.985- (PL 131.8) or 146.520 simplex GPS: N 40° 51.400 W 074° 38.240 (approximate) Email: [email protected] or [email protected] https://www.splitrockara.org | Directions | Hamfest Flyer On-line Vendor Registration (only) Opens: 8:00 am, Vendors 6:00 am Cost: $7 buyer/sellers (kids & ULS free); Tailgating $20 (includes one admission) VE Testing*: 8:30 am Registration, 9:00 sharp exams start DXCC Card Checking by NJDXA (for QSL questions contact Steve at [email protected]) |
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October 01 Details tentative |
Talmage, PA - Red Rose Repeater Association
Tailgate Fest Location: Garden Spot Fire & Rescue, 339 East Main Street, New Holland, PA Sponsor: Red Rose Repeater Association, PO Box 8316, Lancaster, PA 17604-8316 Contact: Ralph Hess (KC3KMT), 331 E Main St New Holland, PA 17557 Phone: 717-354-2200 Email: [email protected] Talk-In: 147.015+ (PL 118.8) GPS: N 40° 06.255 W 076° 04.933 http://www.w3rrr.org | Flyer Cost: $5, Tailgaters $7, Limited Indoor tables, $10/buy 2, get 2 free (admission included for vendors) Opens: 8:00 am; Vendors 7:00 am; Rain or shine VE Testing*: 10:00 AM |
| October 02 | West
Friendship (near Columbia), MD
- Columbia Amateur Radio
Association (CARA) CARAFest Location: Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Rd, West Friendship, Maryland (I-70/US-40 Exit 80 to Rt. 32 south to Rt. 144/Frederick Rd. west) Sponsor: Columbia Amateur Radio Association, PO Box 911, Columbia, MD 21044-0911 Contact: David Parkison, KB3VDY, PO Box 911, Columbia, MD 21044-0911 Phone: 410-977-1249 Talk-In: 147.390+ (PL 156.7) GPS: N 39° 18.367 W 076° 57.928 Email: [email protected] http://www.carafest.org (CARA: http://www.columbiaara.org) | Contact Form Cost: $10 (kids U16 free); Tailgate $10 + admission; Indoors: $20 each table plus admission STEM Hall free admission (2 persons) for radio clubs, non-profits, museums, etc. (see website) Opens: Flea Market 7 am to 1 pm; Vendors 6 am; Exhibition Halls, Vendors and Speaker Series: 10 am – 3 pm VE Testing*: Free! Starts 9 am in the 4H building. Pre-registration not required. QSL Card Checking Includes admission to the Maryland Suburban Home Show |
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October 08 Details tentative |
Washington
Township (Bergen County), NJ - Bergen Amateur Radio
Association (BARA) Fall Hamfest Location: Westwood Regional High School, 701 Ridgewood Road, Washington Township, NJ 07676 (note: there are six towns called Washington in NJ - make sure you get the right one!) Rt 17 North or South to Ridgewood, NJ exit at Linwood Ave. Head East to Pascack Road, turn left at Pascack Road, head North to the first traffic light, turn right ¼-mile to the school entrance Sponsor: Bergen Amateur Radio Association, c/o Jim Joyce Contact: Jim Joyce (K2ZO), 286 Ridgewood Blvd. North, Washington Township, NJ 07676 Phone: 201-664-6725 Talk-In: 146.790- (PL 141.3) GPS: N 40° 58.866 W 074° 03.676 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] http://www.bara.org | Flyer | On-line Map & Directions in PDF Cost: $5, non-ham family free; Vendors: $15 for 2 spaces + 1 admission, limited spaces w/ electric require advance registration Opens: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, Vendors 6:00 am (If rain, check BARA website before traveling) VE Testing*: 8 am to 10 am only; for appointment call Don (W2JEK) at 201-265-6583 DXCC Card Checking (NJDXA) |
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October 08 Details tentative |
Hollywood, MD - SMCARA Annual TailgateFest Location: Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, Huseman Room, 24801 Three Notch Road (MD Rt 235), Hollywood, MD Sponsor: St. Mary's County ARA, PO Box 364, California, MD 20619 Contact: Dan Hatcher (KD3CQ), 43946 Lanedon Dr, Leonardtown, MD 20650 Phone: 1-301-994-2834 Talk-in: 146.64 (PL 146.2) GPS: N 38° 20.936 W 076° 34.512 Email: [email protected] http://k3hki.org Cost: TBD; Vendors $10 Opens: 8:00 am; Vendors TBD VE Testing*: Unknown |
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October 08 (Saturday) |
Wall, NJ - VCF Technology Swap Meet Location: Parking lot across from the Brookdale College Wall Campus, near 6th St & Monmouth Blvd, Wall, NJ Sponsor: Vintage Computer Federation, PO Box 417, Eatontown, NJ 07724 Contact: Jeffrey Brace Phone: 732-722-5015 Talk-In: 147.045+ (PL 67.0) GPS: N 40° 11.091 W 074° 03.798 Email: [email protected] https://vcfed.org/vcf-swap-meet | Flyer | Sellers Info Cost: $5 (12U free); Vendors: first space $20, each additional space $10 Opens: 8 am; Vendor setup 7 am Other: InfoAge and VCF Vintage Computer Museum will be open from noon to 5 pm (separate fee applies) |
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October 16
NEW LOCATION |
Perkasie,
PA (formerly Sellersville) - RF Hill Amateur Radio Club Location: Upper Bucks County Community College, 313 Blooming Glen Rd, Perkasie, PA (enter via Blooming Glen Rd entrance) Sponsor: RF Hill ARC, PO Box 336, Perkasie, PA 18944 Contact: John Morrell, KB3EWV Phone: 215-399-7685 Talk-In: 145.31- (PL 131.8) GPS: N 40° 22.952 W 075° 16.438 Email: [email protected] http://www.rfhillarc.club | Flyer (with directions) Cost: $6 (non-ham spouse & kids free); Indoor tables $12 (5 or more @$10), plus admission; Tailgate $8 plus admission Opens: 7:00 am, Vendors 6:00 am (no overnight parking) VE Testing*: Starting at 10:00 am sharp |
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October 16 Details Tentative |
Davidsonville, MD - Mid-Atlantic Antique Radio Club
(MAARC) Radio FallFest Location: Davidsonville Family Recreation Center, 3789 Queen Anne Bridge Rd at the historic NIKE missile site in Anne Arundel County Directions from Wash DC: US 50 East toward Annapolis and beyond Bowie, MD. Exit 16 onto Davidsonville Road (MD 424) south. After about 3 miles turn right onto Central Avenue (MD 214). After 0.7 mile bear left onto Queen Anne Bridge Rd. After 1.1 miles look for the chain link fence and signs for the Rec Center on the left. Sponsor: Mid-Atlantic Antique Radio Club Contact: Steve Hansman Phone: no phone number available GPS: N 38° 54.260 W 076° 39.160 Email: [email protected] http://www.maarc.org | Info | Map, Directions & Hotels Cost: free! Opens: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Auction at 12:00 noon |
| October 22 | Harrisburg, PA - Harrisburg RAC Oktoberfest Location: Vietnam Veterans of America, 8000 Derry Street, Harrisburg, PA Sponsor: Harrisburg Radio Amateurs Club, PO Box 453, Hummelstown, PA 17036-0453 Contact: Bob Saber (K3RTS), 122 Deaven Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112 Phone: 717-574-2608 GPS: N 40° 16.095 W 076° 45.085 Email: [email protected] http://www.w3uu.org/oktoberfest | Flyer Opens: 7:00 am Cost: $5; Vendors $5 (tailgate or indoors), no reserved spaces Other: DXCC/WAS/VUCC QSL card checking |
| October 22 |
Westminster, MD
- Carroll County Amateur Radio Club
Hamfest Location: Masonic Lodge, 46 Monroe St, Westminster, MD Sponsor: Mason-Dixon Computer & Hamfest , PO Box 2211, Westminster, MD 21158 Contact: None provided Phone: None provided Talk-In: 145.410- (PL 114.8) GPS: N 39° 35.050 W 076° 59.822 Email: [email protected] https://k3pzn.net | Flyer Cost: $5; Vendor/tailgate $10 (limited electricity available; Overnight stays are allowed) Opens: 7 am, Vendors 6 am |
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October 22-23 |
Augusta, NJ
- Military Radio Collectors Association (MRCA) & The Military
Transport Association, Spring MTA Swap Meet Location: Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd (off Rt. 206), Augusta, NJ From Rt. 80: Take Rt. 15N Approx. 20 Miles then Rt. 206N 1 Mile, Make Right on Plains Rd., approx. 1/4 mile - Fairgrounds on right From Rt. 23: Take Rt. 94S to Rt. 15N then to Rt. 206N 1 Mile Make Right on Plains Rd. - approx. 1/4 mile - Fairgrounds on right From Rt. 84: Take Rt. 23S to Rt. 639 (right onto Rt. 639) in Sussex Borough. Take Rt. 565 to Rt. 15 & 206. Right on 206N, 1 mile, right on Plains Rd. - approx. 1/4 mile - Fairgrounds on right Contact: Vendors - Tim Swanick, 170 Church Street, Rockaway, NJ 07866 Phone: Vendors - 973-647-0148 Talk-In: None GPS: N 41° 08.160 W 074° 43.033 Email: [email protected]; Vendors email [email protected] http://www.mtaswapmeet.com | Vendors | Flyer | Map Cost: $7; Veterans & active duty military with ID - $5.00; kids 12U, Scouts in uniform, military in uniform - free; Vendors $30 per table or space (both days), covered outdoor space $40 See http://www.mtaswapmeet.com for MTA information Opens: Sat 8 am - 6 pm, Sun 8 am - 3 pm; Vendor check-in 10 am - 7 pm Friday, 6-8 am Saturday |
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TBD CANCELED for 2022 |
TBD
- Mt.
Airy VHF Radio Club (Packrats)
Mid-Atlantic States
VHF Conference and Mini-Hamfest
Location: Holiday Inn Washington-Dulles Int'l Airport, 45425 Holiday Dr, Sterling, VA Sponsor: Mount Airy VHF Radio Club, 56 Home Rd., Hatboro, PA 19040 Email: [email protected] http://www.packratvhf.com (Flyer) | Holiday Inn Cost: ~$40 Registration (early bird up to ~20 Sept); Banquet ~$40 |
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November 19 |
Parsippany, NJ - New Jersey Antique Radio Club Fall
Swap Meet and Hamfest Location: Parsippany Police Athletic League (PAL) Building, Smith Field, 33 Baldwin Rd (near intersection with Rt 46), Parsippany, NJ 07054 (between I280 and I287, adjacent to I80) Sponsor: New Jersey Antique Radio Club / Radio Technology Museum, 2201 Marconi Road, Wall Township, NJ 07719 Contact: Richard Lee, 154 Hudson Terrace Piermont, NY 10968 Phone: 914.589-3751 (Richard) or 732-308-1748 (Sal Brisindi) or 609-693-0430 (Marv Beeferman) Talk-In: None stated GPS: N 40° 11.172 W 074° 03.558 (approximate) Email: [email protected] (Rich) or [email protected] (Sal) http://www.njarc.org (museum website http://rtm.ar88.net) Cost: $7; Vendors $30 per table (non-members $35), additional tables $25 advance or $30 at the door Opens: 8:00 AM, vendor setup 7:15 AM; Walk-around Auction starts 11:30 am Expert antique radio repair available |
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November 26 Details Tentative |
Fair Lawn, NJ - Fair Lawn Amateur Radio Club
Auction Location: The Fair Lawn Senior Center, 11-05 Gardiner Road, Fair Lawn NJ 07410 Sponsor: Fair Lawn ARC, 10-10 Kipp St. Fairlawn, NJ 07410 Contact: Ed Efchak, WX2R, 9-01 Arnot Place, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 Phone: 201-791-3841 Talk-In: 145.470- (PL 107.2) (W2NPT); Echolink Node 300501 GPS: N 40° 56.260 W 074° 07.830 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] http://fairlawnarc.org | On-line Registration (starts 01 Nov) Cost: Free for buyers and sellers; FLARC commission 15% per item ($45 max) Opens: 4:30 pm sellers; 5:30 pm buyers, 6:30 pm auction starts; Ends by about 10 pm |
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Cheltenham, MD
- PGCERA SantaFest Location: American Legion Youth Camp, 9201 Surratts Road, Cheltenham, MD 20623 Sponsor: Prince George's County Maryland ARES/RACES, 6820 Webster St., Room 113, Hyattsville, MD 20784-1474 Contact: Charles Hallock, AA3WS, 16203 Manning Road West Accokeek, MD 20607 Phone: 301-535-1666 Talk-In: 145.230- (PL 110.9) K3ERA Email: [email protected] http://pgares.org | Flyer & Directions Cost: $6; Tailgaters $15 (includes 1 admission), Tables $20 (includes 1 admission) Opens: 8:30 AM, vendor setup 7:00 am VE Testing*: 0900 Hours to 1100 Hours – Walk-In |
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Harrisburg, PA - W3UU WinterFest
Electronics Expo and Hamfest Location: Vietnam Veterans of America, 8000 Derry Street, Harrisburg, PA Sponsor: Harrisburg Radio Amateurs Club, PO Box 453, Hummelstown, PA 17036-0453 Contact: Bob Saber (K3RTS), 122 Deaven Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112 Phone: 717-574-2608 GPS: N 40° 16.095 W 076° 45.085 Email: [email protected] http://www.w3uu.org/winterfest | Flyer Opens: 7:00 am Cost: $5; Vendors $5 per table (no reserved spaces) Other: DXCC/WAS/VUCC QSL card checking |
| Notes |
Cost Codes: U16 means "kids under the age of 16." 14U means "kids 14 years of age and under." Other ages may be shown also. ULS means "unlicensed spouse." XYL (ex-young lady) is one's wife (or more politically correct, one's spouse) regardless of license status. BYOT means "Bring Your Own Tables." All hamfests are held on Sunday
(typically opening at 8:00 am, 6:30 am for vendors) unless
otherwise stated. Hamfest information is provided
as a service to area hams. Every effort is made to ensure
the accuracy of the information listed above, but always
contact the hamfest sponsor prior to
attending to confirm!
Sponsors should notify VARA of changes/corrections to the above
listings to avoid upset patrons. |
*Volunteer Examiner (VE) License Testing: The FCC now requires you apply for a FRN number before
attending an exam. Visit
www.FCC.gov/FRNREG and
click on "Register" to
obtain your FCC Registration Number before you go (it's quick
and easy). Bring valid email address, photo ID,
and if upgrading, original license,
any CSCEs, and photocopies of license and CSCEs. |
Notes for Tailgaters & Vendors: Each hamfest sets it own vendor rules, but here are some guidelines. Vendors should always contact the hamfest committee for specific vendor requirements, last minute prices, etc.
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