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Saturday, August 15, 2026

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Ham Radio Festival | ARRL Great Lakes Division Convention

8/15/2026

2026 Cincinnati Hamfest℠

8 a.m.

-

4 p.m.

Clermont County Fairgrounds

Event Details

8/15/2026

2026 Cincinnati Hamfest℠

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Great Lakes Division Convention


Free Parking


Handicapped and Overnight Parking


Air Conditioned


Rest Area Seating


Door Pr...

Event Details

8 a.m.

-

4 p.m.

Clermont County Fairgrounds

Thousands of Dollars in Door Prizes to Give Away!

Thousands of Dollars in Door Prizes to Give Away!

Thousands of Dollars in Door Prizes to Give Away!

Thousands of Dollars in Door Prizes to Give Away!

Thousands of Dollars in Door Prizes to Give Away!

Thousands of Dollars in Door Prizes to Give Away!

Win a Yaesu FT-710 AESS

Buy Tickets Now

Event Pricing

Hamfest

Admission Ticket - Gate Purchase

10

Paid admission includes a single entry for exciting door prizes. Everyone under 18 enjoys free admission, and Active Duty Military personnel can enter for free with a valid ID (show your ID inside to receive your door prize entry). Don't miss out on the opportunity to explore various vendors and shopping options while you participate in License Exams and learn more about Amateur Radio. We also offer courtesy transportation for our customers. Please note that there is no access to the fairgrounds until 6 AM

Admission Ticket - Online Purchase

10

Paid admission includes single entry for door prizes. Bring your printed or electronic receipt to allow gate entry and speed up registration at the club table for door prize entry. We must have either a printed or electronic copy to grant access to the event details. Additionally, courtesy transportation will be available for customers attending the event, where you can enjoy shopping with various vendors. Please note that we do not mail tickets to keep our pricing as low as possible

Admission PLUS - Online Purchase

20

Each Admission PLUS ticket includes 11 Door Prize entries, giving you a chance to win exciting prizes. With your admission ticket, you receive one (1) entry, contributing to a total of 11 door prize entries 

Outside Display Space - Flea Market

10

INCLUDES 25 FEET OF FRONTAGE SPACE FOR DISPLAY

- No additional charge for your vehicle

(More than 25 feet of frontage requires additional purchase)

YOU MUST SUPPLY YOUR TABLES - no reservations for vendors

*** Admission ticket is required for entry to the event details ***


PLEASE TAKE ALL UNSOLD ITEMS WITH YOU after the event

WE ARE CHARGED FOR ALL CLEANUP

(Please don't be that person)


Gates open at 6 a.m. for setup, so come early to secure your spot

Inside Vendor Table

15

The rental price per 6-foot table

Admission ticket is required for entry. Gates open at 6 a.m. for setup, with the added benefit of Friday access from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. for vendors to prepare. Please bring your receipt or an electronic copy for confirmation. We also offer courtesy transportation for our customers. Priority is given to vendors related to amateur radio, computers, and electronics

5 Door Prize Entries

5

Purchase of Five (5) Door Prize Entries. You need not be present to enter or win Major Door Prizes, which adds excitement to our event details. All online purchases will be automatically entered into the drawings for great prizes. To keep our pricing as low as possible, we do not mail tickets. You can also purchase entries during the event, where you can enjoy shopping from various vendors

15 Door Prize Entries

10

Purchase of Fifteen (15) Door Prize Entries. You need not be present to enter or win Major Door Prizes, which adds to the excitement of participating in this Amateur Radio gathering. Online purchases are automatically entered into the drawings, ensuring you don’t miss out on any fantastic prizes. Please note, we do not mail tickets to keep our pricing as low as possible

Overnight RV Parking ** Package Deal **

40

Includes one (1) admission ticket and a flea market space at the Hamfest 2025. Each site comes equipped with water and electric hookups for your convenience. Please note that the deadline for registration is 7 days prior to the event. Admission tickets are required for additional persons attending, but there’s free admission for active military members or anyone under 18 years of age. Enjoy courtesy transportation from the parking area, and feel free to call on 147.345 MHz 123.0 for pickup

Our 100% Guarantee

Online table reservations and admission tickets are refunded should the event be canceled for any reason

Link to our Shopping page

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Social gathering of Amateur Radio operators or someone interested in radios and related equipment
  • Can include new, used or vintage equipment and parts
  • Generally includes commercial vendors and private sellers
  • Buy or trade equipment among those attending


  • Not at all!  We encourage everyone to come check us out
  • Everyone under 18 are admitted free
  • Active military with ID are admitted free


Bring admission ticket receipt to speed entry and exchange inside at club table for door prize entry.  You may also show us a copy on your phone.  If you do not have a receipt, we can look up your purchase at the inside club table


Each Admission PLUS ticket adds 10 Door Prize entries (11 in Total)

One (1) entry included for a TOTAL OF 11 DOOR PRIZE ENTRIES

Courtesy transportation for customers

We must have either a printed or electronic copy to allow entry to the event

(Bring receipt to event table near raffle drum to enter your single door prize ticket stub)

10 ADDITIONAL DOOR PRIZE ENTRIES ENTERED FOR YOU

We do not mail tickets to keep our pricing as low as possible

TICKETS ARE NOT MAILED - BRING A PRINTOUT OR ELECTRONIC COPY TO ALLOW ENTRY AND EXCHANGE FOR DOOR PRIZE ENTRY


You need not be present to win a raffle or major door prize

FT-710 and FTM-300DR radios are shipped directly to the winners


All Raffle and Additional Door Prize Entries are entered automatically for you


We do not mail any admission or raffle tickets in order to keep our pricing as low as possible


Raffles from other clubs are permitted as long as the prize offered is not the same as a Cincinnati Hamfest℠ raffle.  No roaming solicitations of raffles are permitted.  Raffles are permitted from club tables only


  • Ask Inside or Call for Pickup on Repeater
  • W8MRC 147.345 + MHz PL 123.0 (Primary)
  • Backup W8MRC Wires-X 146.760 - MHz (No CTCSS)


Breakfast and Lunch

Biscuits and Gravy, Coffee, Drinks, BBQ and sides under our covered pavilion


** Package Deal ** on Overnight RV Parking for $40 per night

Includes One (1) Admission ticket and Flea Market Space

Each site includes water and electric hookups

Deadline for purchase is 7 days prior to event

Admission tickets are required for additional  persons

Free admission if active military or under 18 years of age

Courtesy transportation from parking area 

(Call on 147.345 MHz 123.0 for pickup)


Clubs must be located in either Ohio, Kentucky or Indiana

Submit nominations to be considered for Club of the Year


The forums are located in the air-conditioned 4-H Building.  More details on the presenters, topics and times are located here


Yes, our event is sanctioned by the ARRL


We are located at the Clermont County Fairgrounds which is a short 8 mile drive from I-275.  Take Exit 59 (Hillsboro) turning right on Route 50 to Owensville.  

We are an even shorter 5 mile drive using the Owensville exit on SR-32

(Look for our flags where you turn for the fairgrounds)


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2026 Cincinnati Hamfest (pdf)

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Membership forms will be available at the Hamfest 2025 table, where we will manage the registration process for you. While you're there, be sure to check out the event details, including opportunities to shop from various vendors, participate in license exams, and learn about our Club of the Year. Plus, don't miss out on exciting prizes and the chance to volunteer at this fantastic Amateur Radio event!

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Yaesu FTM-510DRASP Raffle

Only 110 Tickets in Raffle

FTM-510DRASP

Membership forms will be available at the Hamfest 2025 table, where we will manage the registration process for you. While you're there, be sure to check out the event details, including opportunities to shop from various vendors, participate in license exams, and learn about our Club of the Year. Plus, don't miss out on exciting prizes and the chance to volunteer at this fantastic Amateur Radio event!

Only 110 Tickets in raffle / Buy Tickets now

Only 200 Tickets in Raffle

HF/50MHz band 100W Compact SDR Transceiver is a must-have for any Amateur Radio enthusiast. Tickets for the Hamfest 2025 are only $10 each, and this event promises exciting Event Details, including License Exams and a variety of Prizes. Don’t miss out on the opportunity for Shopping with various Vendors and the chance to Volunteer at this year's celebrated Club of the Year!

Only 200 Tickets in raffle / Buy Tickets now

Join us at the Clermont County Fairgrounds for Hamfest 2025, where you can explore event details, enjoy shopping with various vendors, and participate in amateur radio activities. Don't miss the chance to register for license exams and win exciting prizes! We hope to see you there and appreciate any volunteers who want to help make this event a success!

Join us at the Clermont County Fairgrounds for Hamfest 2025, where you can explore event details, enjoy shopping with various vendors, and participate in amateur radio activities. Don't miss the chance to register for license exams and win exciting prizes! We hope to see you there and appreciate any volunteers who want to help make this event a success!

Join us at the Clermont County Fairgrounds for Hamfest 2025, where you can explore event details, enjoy shopping with various vendors, and participate in amateur radio activities. Don't miss the chance to register for license exams and win exciting prizes! We hope to see you there and appreciate any volunteers who want to help make this event a success!

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