Experience the Largest All-Indoor Hamfest
on the East Coast
NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC, April 4, 2026
Brought to you by the
Raleigh Amateur Radio
Society
Features
- All Indoors, Climate Controlled
- 100,000 Sq. Ft. (about the same size as Huntsville)
- Commercial Dealer Booths and Tables
- Huge Flea Market with 230+ Tables
- Drive Up to Your Booth or Table for Set-Up and Takedown
- Get Licensed or Level-Up at our Free License Exams
- Door Prizes!
- ARRL Division and Section Forums
- QSL Card Checking at the ARRL Booth
- Educational Forums
- Satellite Demo
- Communications Vehicles Static Display
- SKYWARN® Spotter Training
- Talk-In on 146.64 MHz -0.6 offset, no tone
- FREE PARKING!
When & Where
April 4, 2026
8:00 AM — 3:00 PM
The Jim Graham Building
North Carolina State Fairgrounds
Raleigh, NC
See here for directions
Door Prizes!
Grand Prize
Yaesu FTDX10 HF RadioCongratulations to Joe Hendrix,
our 2025 winner!
First Prize
Yaesu FTM-510DR ASP FM/C4FMDual Band Mobile
Congratulations to Brian Edmondson,
our 2025 winner!
“Early Bird” Prize
ICOM IC-2730A Dual Band MobileCongratulations to Duane Blevins,
our 2025 winner!
Volunteer Prize
Yaesu FT-70DR Dual Band Handheld RadioCongratulations to Tom Schwartz
our 2025 winner!
Cousin's Confections has food and beverages for sale in the restaurant area, including assorted Danish; sausage, bacon and ham biscuits; assorted juices; and fresh brewed coffee for breakfast; and burgers, hot dogs, BBQ pork sandwiches, assorted wraps, soft drinks, and lemonade for lunch! The restaurant opens at 7:30 AM so people waiting in line before the hamfest starts can get a beverage and a snack while they are waiting. Once the hamfest starts at 8:00 AM, the restaurant is accessible only from the show floor.
Commercial Area
- For commercial sellers of new amateur radio and related equipment, and non-commercial exhibitors
- The Dealer Package with 2026 pricing will be available in early January!
Flea Market
- For clubs and non-commercial sellers of used amateur radio and related equipment only! (No gutters, jewelry, crafts, candles, macramé, etc., please!)
- Pricing for 2026 will be announced in early January .
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