HARC Hamfest – October 3, 2026
The HARC Hamfest is held each year on the weekend following Thanksgiving. The HARC Hamfest is our large annual indoor event and a highlight of the local amateur radio community in the region. Featuring a wide range of vendors, and community organizations, this event draws attendees from across Ontario and beyond.
In addition to equipment and parts, the HARC Hamfest offers opportunities to learn, network with fellow hams, and engage with the broader amateur radio community. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your station or simply connect with others, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
Location
Ancaster Fairgrounds
630 Trinity Rd S, Jerseyville, ON L0R 1R0
Admission
General public event opens at 9:00am. General public will not be admitted earlier.
General Admission – $10
Admission for HARC Club Members is FREE!
Talk In Frequency
Volunteers at the Hamfest will be monitoring 146.520 as well as local repeaters (linked together)
VE3UHM 442.52500 (+) MHz 131.8
VE3NCF 146.76000(-) MHz 131.8
Want to be a Vendor?
Vendor sign up will officially begin in June. Check back for more information.
Vendor spaces are $20 for the first table and $15 for each additional table and include admission for one person.
Please contact hamfest@hamiltonarc.com to reserve a table (Peter VE3XLQ – 2026 Hamfest Coordinator, we would like to thank Barry for his years of service).
Pre-payment for your table is required and can be made via Interac E-Transfer (preferred method, to treasurer@hamiltonarc.com), or by cheque mailed to our club mailbox. Payment in cash can be made at the door on a prearranged basis.
If you are paying by E-Transfer, a password is no longer required for the transfer, please remember to put your name in the description so we can match the payment to the order.
We look forward to seeing you all there!
Want to Sponsor the HARC Hamfest?
HARC is looking for Hamfest Sponsors.
Please contact hamfest@hamiltonarc.com to discuss opportunities (Peter VE3XLQ – 2026 Hamfest Coordinator).