BARC Father's Day Hamfest and Swapmeet 2024

The Baltimore Amateur Radio Club (BARC) is excited to invite all amateur radio enthusiasts to the BARC Father's Day Hamfest and Swapmeet 2024. This event promises a day filled with radio fun, great deals, and community bonding for all attendees.

Event Details:

• Date: June 16, 2024
• Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Location: Arcadia Fairgrounds, 16920 Carnival Ave., Upperco, MD 21155
• Website: w3ft.com
• Sponsor: Baltimore Amateur Radio Club
• Type: ARRL Hamfest
• Talk-In Frequency: 146.67 PL 107.2
• Public Contact: Ed Fowler, KC3YFZ
  • Address: PO Box 120, Reisterstown, MD 21136
  • Phone: 410-205-5442
  • Email: w3ft67@yahoo.com

Admission and Pricing:

• General Admission: $5.00
• Tailgating Space: $10.00 per space

Event Highlights:

• Flea Market: Traditional tailgating and miscellaneous items, including amateur radio gear, electronics, radio control items, disaster preparedness items, and more.
• Door Prizes: Generous donations from MFJ Enterprises, K4IA Easy Ham Books, Alpha Antenna, The ARRL, and Ed KC3YFZ.
• QSL Card Checking: DXCC (including 160 meters) and WAS QSL card checking by Bill N3WD.
• Food and Refreshments: Available on-site, with a breakfast menu and plenty of coffee and goodies.
• Handicapped Accessible: Plenty of tailgating spaces and free customer parking.

Additional Information:

• Overnight Camping: Fees to be paid to the Bluegrass Festival on site.
• Last-Minute Shopping: Perfect for those needing items before the annual ARRL Field Day.

Directions:

• Address: Arcadia Fairgrounds, 16920 Carnival Ave., Upperco, MD 21155
• GPS Coordinates: Google Maps

Join us for a day of fun, learning, and community at the BARC Father's Day Hamfest and Swapmeet 2024. Whether you're an experienced amateur radio operator or new to the hobby, this event offers something for everyone. For more details and to stay updated, visit w3ft.com. We look forward to seeing you there!