The Commercial Area is for sellers of new amateur radio and related items (Dealers) and exhibitors of items, groups, or activities related to amateur radio, like AMSAT, the ARRL, Skywarn, etc. (Exhibitors).

If they prefer, Dealers and Exhibitors may instead purchase one or more Flea Market tables. See the Flea Market page for more information.

Pre-owned items may only be sold in the Flea Market.

Dealers and Exhibitors can choose either attractive 10' x 10' pipe & drape booths with a table, chairs, and divider curtains, or a minimum of four (4) eight-foot tables with 2 chairs in a custom arrangement (approximately 200 sq. ft total floor space) in the open-floor areas near the booths (space permitting).

Booth and open-floor spaces are available by request only.

Booth Rates

$80 - one (1) 10'x10' booth, one (1) 8' table, two (2) chairs, one (1) 120v power connection, two (2) complimentary admission tickets (not eligible for prize drawings)

$65 - each additional adjacent booth, one (1) 8' table, two (2) chairs (additional booths do not include complimentary admissions tickets)

$12 - each additional 8' table.

Open-Floor Rates

$110 - four (4) 8' tables, two (2) chairs, two (2) complimentary admission tickets (not eligible for prize drawings)

$27 - each additional table (additional tables do not include complimentary admissions tickets)

$25 - one (1) 120v power connection (optional)

For purchases or questions about booths or open floor space, please contact:

Some of RARSfest's Special Features for Dealers and Exhibitors

• RARSfest regularly draws over 1,600 amateur radio operators and electronics enthusiasts from the mountains to the coast of North Carolina, as well as from South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia
• We are one of the few remaining large hamfests on the East Coast
• We are the largest all-indoor hamfest on the East Coast
• All booths, tables, forums, exam sessions, prize drawings, and award events are in a 100,000 square-foot air-conditioned building
• The Commercial Area is located at the front of the show floor, in a prime traffic area
• Power drops are available (bring your own power cords and distribution boxes)
• Complimentary RARSfest admission for up to two of your staff (complimentary tickets are not eligible for prize drawings)
• Easy setup and take-down—You can drive up to your space to unload Friday afternoon and early Saturday morning, and you can drive back in to pack up after the hamfest is over Saturday afternoon
• RV camping space with full hookups near the Fairgrounds.
• See the Fairgrounds’ list of area hotels for local accommodations.
• Uniformed Fairgrounds security in the building from noon on Friday until 4:00 pm on Saturday

Important Information for Dealers and Exhibitors

• Bring your own table coverings, handtrucks, and carts
• If you will be using power, bring your own extension cords (at least 50 feet) and distribution boxes
• No gas/propane/kerosene generators or other internal combustion engines in the building
• No buying, selling, or trading on Fairgrounds property except in the RARSfest building
• No weapons or other dangerous items (including laser pointers) or pornographic material may be exhibited, sold, traded, or given away anywhere on Fairgrounds property
• No food or drinks may be sold except by the authorized food concession in the RARSfest building
• No one except RARSfest Staff and Volunteers is permitted in the building before noon or after 7:00 PM on Friday, or before 6:00 AM on Saturday
• You may access the show floor to set up only as follows:
• On Friday, between noon and 7:00 PM; all vehicles must be out of the building by 7:00 PM
• On Saturday, after 6:00 AM; vehicles may not enter the building after 7:30 AM and all vehicles must be out of the building by 7:45 AM
• See the Vehicle Access page for important information about when and how you can drive into and out of the building
• See Frequently Asked Questions for Dealers and Exhibitors if you have more questions.