Simcoe County Hamfests

Sponsor: Simcoe County Amateur Radio Enthusiasts

Event Dates:

• Start Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
• End Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Location:

• Venue: Grenfel Community Centre
• Address: 1989 Sunnidale Road (County Rd 40), Barrie, Ontario

Directions to Location:

• From Barrie, head west on Dunlop St (County Rd 90) to North on Pinegrove Rd (County Rd 40). Follow to the right. The centre is just around the curve on the right.

Opening Times:

• Setup and Vendors: 8:00 AM
• Open to Public: 9:00 AM
• Close and Cleanup: 12:00 PM

Cost:

• Admission: Free
• Vendors: $5.00
• Donations: Appreciated for the Grenfel Community Centre Building Fund

Talk-In Frequency:

• 146.55 MHz simplex, no tone

Description: The Simcoe County Hamfests invite all vendors and visitors to a day of amateur radio fun. Vendors are encouraged to bring their own tables and chairs or tailgate as they like. If the weather is wet, there is plenty of room inside the rink. Setup begins at 8:00 AM, and the event opens to the public at 9:00 AM.

Rules:

• Respect the site, its neighbors, and each other by maintaining cleanliness and quiet.
• Vendors must take back any unsold items; no dumping allowed.
• Visitors should respect the setup time; opening is at 9:00 AM.
• Most importantly, have fun and enjoy yourself!

Lunch: We have reservations at Cottage Canoe, located at the southeast corner of Dunlop Street and Ferndale Drive, for lunch. Please RSVP so they can prepare for us.

For More Information:

• Contact: Brant Smith VE3UME
• Phone: 705-733-0554
• Email: ve3ume@scare-radio.com
• Webpage: SCARE Radio

We look forward to seeing you at the Simcoe County Hamfests!