Richmond, Kentucky, Hamfest

Event Details:

• Date: September 14, 2024
• Location: Madison County Fairgrounds, 3237 Old Irvine Road, Richmond, KY 40475
• Sponsor: Central KY ARS (CKARS)
• Type: ARRL Hamfest
• Talk-In Frequency: 145.370, PL 192.8, also Fusion

Contact Information:

• Public Contact: Glenn Foley, KO4OL
• Mailing Address: 411 Wallace Ct., Richmond, KY 40475
• Phone: 859-623-1139
• Email: ko4ol713@gmail.com

Event Highlights:

• Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Eastern time)
• Entry Fee: $8.00
• Tables: $5.00 each (contact hamfest2024@ckars.org)
• Tailgating: Free outdoor tailgating space (with ticket purchase)
• Ham Exams: W5YI-VEC testing begins at 12:30 PM
• Concessions: Provided by Union City Christian Church Youth Group

Main & Door Prizes:

• Sponsored by ARRL, Arrow Antennas, Bioenno Power, DX Engineering, Heil Ham Radio, and N3FJP
• Drawing Time: 12:00 PM
• Extra Chance Tickets: Available at the door
• Must be present to win Door and Main Prizes

Vendors:

• T.A.W.

Directions:

• Location: Madison County Fairgrounds, 3237 Old KY 52, Richmond, KY
• Directions: Turn East at traffic light 13. Only 6 easy miles from I-75, Exit 90.

Talk-in Frequency: 145.370, PL 192.8

Join the Central Kentucky Amateur Radio Society for a fun-filled day at the Madison County Fairgrounds. Enjoy the climate-controlled indoor event, free outdoor tailgating, and a variety of vendors. Participate in the ham exams and have a chance to win fantastic prizes. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow ham radio enthusiasts and support CKARS and its community activities.