Hamfest & Tailgates

Hendricks County Hamfest,

ARRL Indiana Section Convention

Date: 02/07/2026
Location: Hendricks Co. 4H Fairgrounds and Conference Center
1900 E. Main St.
Danville, IN 46122
Website: http://n9hc.org
Sponsor: Hendricks County Amateur Radio Society
Type: ARRL Convention
Talk-In: 147.015 MHz 88.5 PL
Public Contact: John Farmer , N9CQ
4157 Mimosa Dr. Plainfield, IN 46168
Phone: 317-308-0890
Email: Hamfest@n9hc.org

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Gwinnett Amateur Radio Society TechFest

Date: 02/21/2026
Location: Gwinnett Fairgrounds
2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30042
Website: http://techfest.info
Sponsor: Gwinnett Amateur Radio Society
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 147.075 + 82.5
Public Contact: Edwin Henderson , W4BSR
8565 Hightower trail SW Snellville, GA 30039-6555
Phone: 404-664-1047
Email: W4BSR@ARRL.NET

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Hernando County Amateur Radio Association Hamfest

 ( Brooksville )

Date: 02/21/2026
Location: Sand Hill Scout Camp
11210 Cortez Blvd.
Brooksville, FL 34601
Website: http://www.hcara.org
Sponsor: H.C.A.R.A.
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 146.715/123.0
Public Contact: Gaetano Fida , WB0YSX
7449 Cherokee Trail Spring Hill, FL 34606
Phone: 727-871-6197
Email: wb0ysx@tampabay.rr.com

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Highlands County Amateur Radio Club Hamfest

( Sebring )

Date: 02/21/2026
Location: Lake Josephine Baptist Church
111 Lake Josephine Drive
Sebring, FL 33870
Website: http://highlandsamateurradio.com
Sponsor: Highlands County Amateur Radio Club
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 147.045 + / 100 Hz
Public Contact: Richard Gallagher , KF4Y
PO Box 7441 Sebring, FL 33872
Phone: (305) 321-6036
Email: rbg695@hotmail.com

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SOUTHCARS Dalton “Lunch Bunch” Gathering

Join us for the SOUTHCARS Dalton “Lunch Bunch” at the Yellowstone Steak & Buffet (formerly Western Sizzlin) located at 501 Legion Dr, Dalton, GA 30721, on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST/2000 UTC. We will meet in the West Yellowstone room.

The Yellowstone Steak & Buffet offers a wide variety of menu options, including a discounted food bar for seniors, making it an excellent choice for everyone to enjoy a satisfying meal.

Dalton Hamfest:

The Dalton Hamfest will take place the next day, Saturday, February 28, 2026, just across the street from the restaurant at the North Georgia Fairgrounds located at 500 Legion Dr, Dalton, GA 30721. Vendors and visitors can set up on Friday, and tickets for the Hamfest will be available for purchase and are good for both days.

For those planning to stay overnight, there are several local hotels nearby, as well as camping options at the fairgrounds.

Additional Information:

For further details, please contact:
WI4L David Stanley
Phone: 706-537-5090
Email: wi4ldavid@yahoo.com

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12th Annual TECHCON

Date: 02/28/2026
Location: Hillsborough County Public Safety Operations Complex
9450 E. Columbus Dr.
Tampa, FL 33601
Website: https://arrlwcf.org/wcf-special-events/wcftechconference/

Sponsor: ARRL West Central Florida Section
Type: ARRL Convention
Talk-In: 146.790 MHz – PL 146.2 Hz – W4BCI/R
Public Contact: Darrell Davis , KT4WX
6350 Mills Road Fort Meade, FL 33841
Phone: 863-245-9923
Email: kt4wx@arrl.net

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Swap Meet

Date: 02/28/2026
Location: Gilmer County Recreation Center
1365 Sycamore Run Road
Glenville, WV 26351
Sponsor: Pioneer Amateur Radio Assoc and B&C Radios
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 145.290 PL Tone 915 WB8WV
Public Contact: J Larry Barton , WV8LB
615 James Street  Glenville, WV 26351
Phone: 1-304-482-6166
Email: jlarrybarton@gmail.com

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Sterling Rock Falls Amateur Radio Society Hamfest

Date: 03/01/2026
Location: Sauk Valley Community College, Dillon Mall
173 IL Route 2
Dixon, IL 61021
Website: http://w9mep.org

Sponsor: Sterling Rock Falls Amateur Radio Society
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 146.850 PL 114.8
Public Contact: Lloyd Sherman , KB9APW
25873 Capp Road STERLING, IL 61081
Phone: 815-336-2434

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BirmingHAMfest, ARRL Alabama Section Convention

Start Date: 03/06/2026
End Date: 03/07/2026
Location: Trussville Civic Center
5381 Trussville-Clay Rd.
Trussville, AL, AL
Website: http://birminghamfest.org

Sponsor: Birmingham Amateur Radio Club
Type: ARRL Convention
Talk-In: 146.880(-) PL 88.5
Public Contact: Ken Adkisson , WB4FAY
1352 Badham Dr. Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Phone: 205-960-1647
Email: wb4fay@arrl.net

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Charlotte Hamfest

Start Date: 03/06/2026
End Date: 03/07/2026
Location: Cabarrus Arena & Event Center, Gold Hall
4751 Hwy 49 N.
Concord, NC 28025
Website: http://charlottehamfest.org

Sponsor: Mecklenburg ARS
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 146.655 MHz, no tone
Public Contact: Steven Burke , KI4FAQ
4034 Twiddy Street Indian Land, SC 29707
Phone: 704-641-0959
Email: ki4faq@w4bfb.org

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Cave City Hamfest

Start Date: 03/07/2026
End Date: 03/07/2026
Location: Cave City Convention Center
502 Mammoth Cave St.
Cave City, KY 42127
Website: http://www.ky4x@org

Sponsor: Mammoth Cave ARC
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 146.94 /114.8
Public Contact: Larry Brumett , KN4IV
108 Withers St Glasgow, KY 42141
Phone: 270-651-2363
Email: lbrumett@glasgow-ky.com

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