Annual OARC Hamfest, September 09, 2023
OARC 2023 Hamfest
Now Booking!
About the OARC Hamfest
The annual OARC Hamfest is the region’s largest fleamarket and hamfest. All of the big ham radio retailers are going to be there! Dozens of fellow hams will set up tables loaded with radio goodies at unbelievable prices. There will also be major doorprize draws.
To learn more about the OARC Hamfest, please see the Hamfest information page. It has links to past Hamfest descriptions and photos and gives a quick summary of OARC Hamfest history. But for the 2023 Hamfest, keep reading!
Location, times, and dates
Venue setup date and time:
Friday, September 08, 2023 at a time TBD. We need volunteers to help set up! NOTE that this is setup for the infrastructure, NOT for vendors.
Hamfest date and start times:
Saturday, September 09, 2023
Commercial vendor setup: 7:30 am
Private vendor setup: 8 am
Open to public: 9 am – noon
Teardown after noon. We need volunteers to help teardown and clean up!
Cost:
Parking: FREE!
Admission: $6 per person. Children 12 and under are free.
Vendor tables: $17 per 8-foot table (does NOT include admission fee)
Please book tables early to reserve your preferred table location!
Facilities and services
Coffee and snack concession in the lobby area.
Volunteer organizations and displays, including RAC, ARES, QCWA, etc.
On-site amateur radio licence exams. Get your licence, or upgrade during the hamfest!
NOTE: if you are upgrading, bring the 11-digit certificate number on your licence to speed processing.
All vendor tables are 8 feet long. That’s 33% more space than most hamfests!
Free parking!
Need more info? Want to reserve a table?
Contact Ed VE3WGO via hamfest@oarc.net .
Things to do after the Hamfest
We are located right next door to the famous Carp Farmers’ Market, and just minutes away from the Diefenbunker, Canada’s Cold War Museum. Come to Ottawa and enjoy your visit!
Last Updated on 2023-03-12 by AdminOARC