Join us for the 68th Annual Shelby Hamfest, proudly hosted by the Shelby Amateur Radio Club (SARC). This ARRL-sanctioned event is a must-attend for amateur radio enthusiasts, featuring a wide range of activities, vendors, and opportunities to connect with fellow hams.
Event Details:
- Dates: August 30, 2024 - September 1, 2024
- Location: Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 1751 E. Marion St., Shelby, NC 28150
- Website: Shelby Hamfest
- Sponsor: Shelby Amateur Radio Club (SARC)
- Type: ARRL Convention
- Talk-In Frequency: 146.880 - No Tone
Hours of Operation:
- Friday, August 30, 2024: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Buildings & Flea Market)
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Saturday, August 31, 2024:
- Gates open at 7:00 AM (Outside Vendors)
- Inside Vendor Buildings: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Sunday, September 1, 2024:
- Gates open at 7:00 AM (Outside Vendors)
- Inside Vendor Buildings: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Prizes:
- Pre-reg Prize Draw: An AnyTone AT-778UV II will be drawn at 4:00 PM on Friday.
- Grand Prize Draw: An Icom 7300 will be drawn at 4:00 PM on Saturday, August 31st.
- Hourly Prize Drawings: Held on Saturday, including Dual Band Alinco HTs every other hour. Major prizes may be shipped if the winner is not present.
VE Exams:
- Wednesday, August 28, 2024: 4:00 PM at the hamfest site, coordinated by WCARS VE, Inc.
- Saturday, August 31, 2024: 2:00 PM at Comfort Inn, 2021 E Marion St, Shelby, NC. The WCARS fee is $10.00 for the exam; the first exam is free for applicants under 18.
Forums:
- Forums will be posted on the Shelby Hamfest website as they become scheduled.
Camping:
- Full hookup and primitive sites are available. The fairgrounds are undergoing renovations, so there may be changes between now and the hamfest dates.
Flea Market:
- Spaces (limit 5) will first be available on "Land Rush" Sunday, August 25th, at 8:00 AM, and continuing thereafter.
Location:
- 1751 E Marion St, Shelby, NC. Parking is on the north side of the fairgrounds off Ferris Wheel Blvd, off Kemper Rd, off E Marion St. Directory signs will be posted.
Contact Information:
- Email: info@shelbyhamfest.org
- Phone: 980-295-5151
Join us for a weekend full of radio fun, learning, and community at the 68th Annual Shelby Hamfest!
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