Annual OARC Hamfest, September 06, 2025
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 2025 Hamfest, keep reading!
Location, times, and dates
Facilities and services
Commercial vendors
For 2024, the following commercial vendors attended. We hope they all decide to return in 2025!
- 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 .
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!
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 2024-09-27 by AdminOARC