Welcome to the
North Central Indiana
HAMFEST
April 26th, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Event Entry
Join us for a day of ham radio fun! Admission is $7.00 per person, and kids age 12 and under enter for free.
Tailgating
Tailgating spots are available for $5.00 each, though space is limited, so reserve early! Setup is from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Please note that tailgating fees do not include admission.
Vendor Tables
Vendors are invited to secure their table at our event by registering in advance! An 8-foot table is available for $10.00, which includes admission for one person. Setup times are Friday, April 25th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Saturday, April 26th, from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Limited Space Available! Our table spaces are filling quickly, and only a limited number remain. Early registration is highly recommended to guarantee your space. So don’t miss the chance to showcase your products to a community of radio enthusiasts!
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Prizes
Join us for a chance to win exciting door prizes at our hamfest! There will be two drawing sessions during the event, at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM, with multiple prizes awarded at each session. All attendees are automatically entered with their admission ticket, but additional tickets can be purchased for $7.00 each to increase your chances. You must be present at the event to win.
Drawing Times:
First Drawing Session: 10:00 AM
Second Drawing Session: 1:00 PM
Don’t miss out—good luck to all participants!
Testing
We are excited to offer amateur radio license testing at our event this year, conducted by N9RM in conjunction with W5YI Licensing Services.
To help aspiring operators and those looking to upgrade their licenses. While signing up is not required, we encourage you to do so to help us better prepare.
We’re thrilled to provide this opportunity and look forward to seeing you there!
Testing 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
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Forums & ARRL Card Checking
We’re excited to offer engaging and educational forums at the North Central Indiana Hamfest! Whether you're a seasoned operator or new to the hobby, these sessions provide valuable insights into different aspects of amateur radio and emergency preparedness.
POTA (Parks on the Air) Forum
📅 Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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National Weather Service SKYWARN® Seminar
📅 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Award Card Checking
Two ARRL representatives will be at ARRL & YL tables to check your cards.
VUCC, WAS, WAC, DXCC & more.
Bring your QSL CARDS!!