Huntsville Hamfest

08/25/2026

We had a record year hosting the 2026 ARRL National Convention with 6558 attending. Great turnout by ARRL, vendors, organizations, forum speakers, and visitors. Thanks to all for making 2026 a huge success!

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The Huntsville Hamfest Board

08/23/2026

Thanks to all the vendors and volunteers for a great weekend. See you next August!

08/22/2026

Hamfest Day 1 has concluded. Commercial and Flea Market dealers mentioned great traffic. Here's a view of visitors waiting for the 3pm Salty Walt Antenna forum.

08/22/2026

We're 1 hour from opening The Worlds Friendliest Hamfest. 🥳

08/21/2026

Friday Move-In is well underway for our Saturday opening.

08/20/2026

The Von Braun Center people are busy building the show.

07/30/2026

Thanks for the shout out!

Sneak peek! 👀

Our son created a new sticker design for Huntsville Hamfest next month.

If you're attending, be sure to stop by to see us and pick one up! 📡

07/27/2026

We’re less than a month away from Hamfest 2026 and the ARRL National Convention. At https://hamfest.org/dealer-info you’ll find updates to the Floor Plan and a list of Dealers & Organizations attending.

The Forum descriptions and schedules are also released at https://hamfest.org/forums.

Check out the additional Friday activity sponsored by the ARRL at https://hamfest.org/2026-arrl-national-convention Come join us at ‘The World’s Friendliest Hamfest’® August 22 & 23.

06/19/2026

To mark this year’s event, Gold Medal Ideas is offering shirts in multiple styles & colors plus other merchandise branded with the 2026 National Convention Logo. Order by July 26 to ensure delivery at the show on August 22. https://huntsvillehamfest.goldmedalideas.com/

05/16/2026

Grateful to Dayton Hamvention for invitation to their Awards Dinner tonight. Some excellent musical talent among their leadership. Table group includes Orlando Hamcation and renouned author Joe K0NEB Eisenberg.