2024-09-07 OARC (Carp) Hamfest

Annual OARC Hamfest, September 07, 2024

Editor’s note: Hamfest 2024 has come and gone. The original notice/invitation to the event appears below the report and photo gallery.

Hamfest chair report

Our prayers have been answered! Ed VE3WGO, the hamfest chair, has provided a PDF event summary.

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Hamfest 2024 photo gallery by VE3HYS

Harrie VE3HYS has kindly provided the OARC the photos he took at the 2024 Hamfest. Thanks Harrie!

Hamfest 2024 photo gallery by VA3NTB and VA3UDA

Monique and David Frigault have kindly provided the OARC the photos they took at the 2024 Hamfest. Thanks folks!

Hamfest 2024 Grand Prize Winner VE2MVY

Bryan VE3QN presents the Hamfest grand prize, a V86 transceiver donated by ICOM, to David VE2MVY.

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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 2024 Hamfest, keep reading!

Location, times, and dates

Venue setup date and time:
Friday, September 06, 2024 at a 14:00. 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 07, 2024
Commercial vendor setup: 7:30 am
Private vendor and exhibitor setup: 8 am
Open to public: 9 am – noon
Teardown after noon.
We need volunteers to help before, during, and after the hamfest!
Cost:
Parking: FREE!
Admission: $6 per person. Children 12 and under are free.
Private vendor tables: $17 per 8-foot table (does NOT include admission fee)
Commercial vendor and exhibitor tables as negotiated.
Please book tables early to reserve your preferred table location!

Facilities and services

Coffee and snack concession in the lobby area.
Exhibitors and volunteer organizations 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!

Commercial vendors

For 2024, the following commercial vendors have confirmed their attendance.

Art by Selina LED Signs – https://artbyselina.com/
Degen Designs – https://degendesigns.com/
Gerald Lemay Study Books – https://www.lulu.com/search?contributor=Gérald+Julien+Lemay+VA2GJ
Icom Inc. – https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/amateur/
Macfarlane Electronics – http://www.macfarlaneelectronics.on.ca/Index.htm
Premier Communications/Anytone – https://premier01.ca/section/transceivers
Retevis Canada – https://retevisca.com/

Door prizes!

The hamfest features several great door prizes donated by the commercial vendors.

Need more info? Want to reserve a table?

For INFO ONLY contact Ed VE3WGO via hamfest@oarc.net .

The form to reserve vendor/exhibitor tables is DISABLED

Pay by cash at the door when you arrive!

Can you volunteer to help out?

We need volunteers to help before, during, and after the hamfest!

The form to volunteer to help out is DISABLED

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 2024-09-11 by AdminOARC

Ottawa Amateur Radio Club (OARC)