Stubblefield Repeater Club
2026-01-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-11 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) and 3 more dates | Shelby Co FD – Station 1, 500 Alpine Drive, Shelbyville, KY, 40065, United States
2ND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
AT 7pm
SHELBY COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT – STATION 1
200 ALPINE DRIVE
SHELBYVILLE, KY 40065
FOR MORE INFO CHECK OUR MEETINGS SECTION.

Winter Field Day
2026-01-24 14:00 - 2026-01-25 13:59 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | FL
What is WFD?

Winter Field Day is a communications exercise. WFD is held on the last full weekend in January. WFD can be worked from the comfort of your home or in a remote location. You can participate by yourself or get your friends, family, or whole club involved. Winter Field Day is open to participants worldwide. Amateur radio operators may use frequencies on the HF, VHF, or UHF bands and are free to use any mode that can faithfully transmit the required exchange intact. Similar to the ARRL’s Field Day, bonus points are earned in several ways, including using non-commercial power sources, operating from remote locations, satellite contacts, and more.

Winter Field Day is sponsored by the Winter Field Day Association. We passionately believe that Ham radio operators should practice portable emergency communications in winter environments as the potential for freezing temperatures, snow, ice, and other hazards present unique operational concerns. WFD is formatted to help increase your level of preparedness for disasters and improve your operational skills in subpar conditions. Click here to read more about the history and purpose of winter field day.

Orlando HamCation 2026
2026-02-13 09:00 - 2026-02-15 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Central Florida Fairgrounds and Expo Park, 4603 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL, 320808, United States
Location, Date & Time
Central Florida Fairgrounds and Expo Park
4603 West Colonial Drive
Orlando, Florida 32808

February 13, 2026 | 9AM to 5PM
February 14, 2026 | 9AM to 5PM
February 15, 2026 | 9AM to 1PM
Ticket Info
Purchase tickets online or via mail. Parking at HamCation is FREE!
Tickets are available online, via mail, or at the event on the days of the event. We accept Cash and most Major Credit Cards.

Talk-In
Talk-in is K1AA and will be on the 146.760 (-600/ PL 103.5). This repeater is a mix mode System Fusion repeater located in beautiful downtown Orlando and has good coverage throughout the central Florida region.
Backup talk-in will be on the 443.050 (+5.00 PL 103.5) repeater.
DSTAR: K1XC 146.820 -.600

From The Chairman
On behalf of our sponsors, The Orlando Amateur Radio Club and all the volunteers making HamCation the 5-Star event that is has become, we want to welcome you to HamCation at the Central Florida Fairgrounds and Expo Park.
HamCation® is the 2nd largest gathering of radio amateurs in the world annually.
HamCation will kick off on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, February 13-15, hosted at the Central Florida Fairgrounds and Expo Park in Orlando, an 87-acre lakefront fairground.
HamCation is sponsored by the Orlando Amateur Radio Club, an ARRL-affiliated club, and is supported by volunteers from radio clubs throughout the region.
Please visit the Forums and learn something new about Amateur Radio. These forums are planned to give you new ideas and let you walk away with the facts and motivation to become more involved.
Our website includes details on tickets and information about forums, exhibits (including information for vendors and tailgaters), testing, travel, and preferred hotels with special rates. Also do not forget to download the ARRL Events App to stay up to date on all the prize winners, fourms, vendors and lots of other important infomation
I would like to thank you for making the trip to Orlando. We hope you enjoy the show as there is much to see and do. Please thank all the volunteers for making this show happen. Do not forget to visit with old friends and make new friends from around the world and make plans to come back and visit with us next year.
73,
Michael Cauley, W4ORL
General Chairman – Orlando HamCation®

Cave City Hamfest 2026
2026-03-07 07:30 - 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Monticello) | Cave Area Conference Center, 502 Mammoth Cave Street, Cave City, KY, 42127, United States
50th Annual Cave City Hamfest
Saturday March 7th, 2026

Location: Cave Area Conference Center
502 Mammoth Cave Street, Cave City, KY 42127
Talk-In: 146.34 / 94 – Tone -114.8

General Admission (7:30 am)

Gates Open at 7:30am (CST)
Admission: $5.00 (Under 12 free)

VE Testing (9:00 am)

Testing is at 9:00 am CST
Bring: FRN number, Photo ID, Copy of current license (upgrading)
Test Fee: $15.00

Exam Queries

Chappy Rice, KD4SS
Address: 118 Highland Park, Glasgow KY 42141
Email: kd4ss@arrl.net
Phone: 270-404-1137

Vendors / Tables / Tailgate

Tables/Space: $10.00 each
Setup times:
Friday night, March 6th at 6:00-9:00 pm CST
Saturday morning, March 22nd at 6:00 am CST

Outdoor Tailgate Spots

First come first served , (Weather Permitting)

Table Reservations:

Larry Brumett KN4IV
Mail Address: 108 Withers St, Glasgow, Ky. 42141
Email: lbrumett@glasgow-ky.com
Phone: 270-651-2363 Cell: 270-308-1417

Elizabethtown Hamfest
2026-04-04 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | State Fire & Rescue Facility Area 5, 630 College Street Road, Elizabethtown, KY, 42701, United States
Elizabethtown Hamfest
HAMFEST/CONVENTION

Start Date: 04/04/2026
End Date: 04/04/2026
Location: State Fire & Rescue Facility Area 5

630 College Street Road

Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Website: http://www.qsl.net/ltarc
Sponsor: Lincoln Trail Amateur Radio Club
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 146.980 (no PL tone)
Public Contact: Archie A Mack , AF4EB
102 Primrose Lane Radcliff, KY 40160
Phone: 502-445-6382
Email: af4ebham@twc.com

Dogwood Artisan Festival
2026-04-18 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Shelby County Fairgrounds, 1513 Midland Trail, Shelbyville, KY, 40065, United States
About the event

🎉 Get Ready to Bloom at the 5th Annual Dogwood Artisan Showcase! 🌸 Shelbyville is springing to life on April 18, 2026, and you’re invited to the ultimate celebration of creativity, community, and Kentucky charm! 🌟 🛍️ Shop Over 100 Artisans & Crafters From handmade jewelry to rustic home décor, discover treasures crafted with heart by regional artists. 📚 Meet the Minds Behind the Magic Step into the Writers Pavilion to chat with local authors, hear their stories, and snag signed copies of their books! 🎨 Student Spotlight: Book Cover Contest Cheer on middle and high school creatives at the Kentuckiana Authors Book Cover Contest Award Ceremony—where imagination takes center stage! 🎈 Family Fun Zone Kids will love the petting zoo, face painting, balloon artists, and more! It’s a full day of smiles and surprises. 🍽️ Savor the Flavors of Kentucky Enjoy boutique bites and local delights while supporting the Shelby County Education Foundation! ✨ Celebrate the arts. Empower education. Make memories. Mark your calendar and bring the whole crew—this is one spring showcase you won’t want to miss!

Dayton Hamvention 2026
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-17 | Greene County Fair and Expo Center, 210 Fairground Road,, Xenia, KY, 45385, United States
A Message from the Chairman
Greetings from Dayton Hamvention!
We hope you’ve been exercising your Radio Independence over the summer—getting on the air, exploring new modes, and sharing the spirit of amateur radio wherever your adventures take you.
We’re excited to announce that ticket sales, Flea Market spaces, and Inside Exhibits booths are now open for Hamvention 2026. Plans are already underway for another unforgettable year, filled with innovation, camaraderie, and new experiences in the world of Amateur Radio.
We can’t wait to welcome you back to Xenia in May as we continue exploring new adventures together in Amateur Radio!
73 de,
Brian Markland, N8UDQ
General Chairman, Dayton Hamvention 2025
And all the amazing volunteers who bring it to life
When is the show?

Friday, May 15th 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 16th 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 17th 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Where is the show?

Greene County Fair and Expo Center
210 Fairground Road, Xenia 45385
Coordinates are 39.702 N – 83.9420 W

Bike MS: Bluegrass Bourbon Ride 2026
2026-06-13 - 2026-06-14 | Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience, 1311 Gilkey Run Rd, Bardstown, KY, 40004, United States
Cycle through the heart of bourbon country – take in the beautiful rolling hills and countryside of the Bluegrass State as you join a community of riders dedicated to changing the world for people affected by MS. Start and finish this two-day loop ride at the newly renovated Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience where you can enjoy live music, cocktails by Heaven Hill’s Five Brothers mixologists and an exclusive Rickhouse tasting tour for our top fundraisers and Passport cyclists.
Feel the extraordinary support and excitement throughout your journey as we come together to reach our goal—a world free of MS.
Fundraising Minimum: $300
Route distances: 30-mile and 60-mile routes Saturday and Sunday
Get More Ride Details

Knoxville Hamfest 2025
2026-06-13 08:30 - 15:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, 701 Merchants Drive, TN, 37901, United States
Knoxville Hamfest
Start Date: 06/13/2026
End Date: 06/13/2026
Location: Wallace Memorial Baptist Church
701 Merchant Dr.
Knoxville, TN 37901
Website: http://www.w4bbb.org
Sponsor: Radio Amateur Club of Knoxville
Type: ARRL Convention
Talk-In: 145.21 T100
Public Contact: Freddy Kittrell , KO4JLK
5715 Ridgefield Rd. Knoxville, TN 37912
Phone: 919-559-1581
Email: Kittrell013@gmail.com

ARRL Field Day 2026
2026-06-27 14:00 - 2026-06-28 14:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Red Orchard Park, 704 Kentucky St, Shelbyville, KY, 40065, United States
ARRL Field Day
ARRL Field Day is the most popular on-the-air event held annually in the US and Canada. On the fourth weekend of June, more than 35,000 radio amateurs gather with their clubs, groups or simply with friends to operate from remote locations.

New to Field Day? START HERE!

Field Day is ham radio’s open house. Every June, more than 40,000 hams throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate ham radio’s science, skill and service to our communities and our nation. It combines public service, emergency preparedness, community outreach, and technical skills all in a single event. Field Day has been an annual event since 1933, and remains the most popular event in ham radio.
“What Is Field Day” (Printable PDF Flier)
We welcome the public to come learn more about ham radio! Use our Field Day Locator to search for a Field Day site near you.

Field Day on Social Media!

Click below to join the ARRL Field Day Facebook Group. Share your plans, tips and tricks to a successful Field Day. When posting content from Field Day, use hashtag #ARRLFD on all social media to receive 100 bonus points!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/arrlfd/

Cincinnati Hamfest 2026
2026-08-15 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Clermont County Fairgrounds, 1000 Locust Street, Owensville, OH, 45160, United States
Cincinnati Hamfest
The Premier Hamfest of Greater Cincinnati

2026 Cincinnati Hamfest℠

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Free Parking
Air Conditioned
Rest Area Seating
Door Prizes at Least Every 15 Minutes

Breakfast and Lunch
Biscuits and Gravy, Coffee, Drinks, BBQ and side items under our covered pavilion

Courtesy Transportation

Ask Inside or Call for Pickup on Repeater
W8MRC 147.345 + MHz PL 123.0 (Primary)
K8DV 443.450 + MHz (No CTCSS) (Backup)

Children 12 and under free admission
Active Duty Military free admission with ID
(Show ID inside and receive door prize entry)
VE License Testing – 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
License Exams for registration and requirements
We thank Highland ARA for volunteering their VE Team to administer the testing.
Clermont County Fairgrounds
1000 Locust Street
Owensville, OH 45160

Gates open 6 a.m. for setup
No overnight parking
No outside setup until day of event
Not responsible for vendor property before, during, or after the event
Sales of illegal equipment or adult materials is prohibited
No raffles are permitted without the expressed written consent of Cincinnati Hamfest℠

VHF 147.345 MHz + (CTCSS 123.0) W8MRC
(Prize winners announced on repeater during event)

Huntsville Hamfest 2026
2026-08-22 09:00 - 2026-08-23 16:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Von Braun Center, 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
Huntsville Hamfest
The origins of the Huntsville Hamfest date back to August 1954 when the annual North Alabama Hamfest alternated between the communities of Huntsville, Decatur, and Florence. After a few years the Hamfest was held in Decatur in the odd numbered years and in Huntsville in the even numbered years. The Huntsville location was in the lobby of what was known as “The Mall”, located at the corner of University Drive and the Parkway, and was a one-day (Sunday) event with an outdoor flea market and a Saturday night banquet. Several ham organizations used upstairs rooms for meetings but there were no forums.
In 1980 the North Alabama Hamfest used the just-opened Von Braun Center. It was still a one-day event but now the Flea Market was indoors and there were much better facilities for meetings & forums. With the success of the 1980 event, in 1981 the North Alabama Hamfest became the Huntsville Hamfest, a two-day event with forums, meetings, and other activities on both days.
Since 1981 the Hamfest has grown to use 100K square feet of air-conditioned space in the VBC South Hall, with additional space available to meet expanding needs. Today the Hamfest offers a growing list of commercial vendors, a notable list of Forum presenters with many drawn from the local high tech aerospace community, and a vibrant indoor flea market. A Youth Lounge, with a focus on demos & kit-building for folks of all ages was added in 2010. Its popularity drove the organizers to increase the size of the Youth Lounge by 50% in 2018.
Throughout the growth of the Huntsville Hamfest the local Huntsville Amateur Radio Club, founded in 1952, and other clubs have supplied a large group of dedicated & friendly volunteers help to ensure a pleasurable weekend.
The Huntsville Hamfest has hosted the ARRL Alabama Section convention and in alternate years the Southeastern Division convention. Twice, in 1993 and 2007, Huntsville has hosted the ARRL National convention.
Never outgrown however, is the small town southern hospitality we extend to our visitors & vendors. Once you experience The World’s Friendliest Hamfest, we’re sure you’ll agree and will want to make Huntsville a regular destination on your annual Hamfest schedule.

Richmond Hamfest 2026
2026-09-12 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Madison County Fairgrounds, 3237 Old KY 52, Richmond, KY, United States
Start Date: 09/12/2026
End Date: 09/12/2026
Location: Madison County Fairgrounds
3237 Old KY 52
Richmond, KY 40475
Website: https://www.ckars.org
Sponsor: Central Kentucky Amateur Radio Society (CKARS)
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 145.370- pl 192.8Hz or 146.715-, pl 100 Hz
Public Contact: Glenn Foley , KO4OL
411 Wallace Ct Richmond, KY 40475
Phone: 859-623-1139

Greater Louisville Hamfest 2026
2026-09-12 08:00 - 14:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Paroquet Springs Conference Centre, 395 Paroquet Springs Dr,, Shepherdsville, KY, 40165, United States
GREATER LOUISVILLE HAMFEST 2026
Start Date: 09/12/2026
End Date: 09/12/2026
Location: Paroquet Springs Conference Centre
395 Paroquet Springs Drive (aka 395 N. Joe B. Hall Ave.)
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
Website: https://LouisvilleHamfest.com
Sponsor: Greater Louisville Hamfest Association, Inc.
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 146.700 MHz (CTCSS 79.7 Hz)
Public Contact: Bob Myers , K4RVM
3601 Dorset Rd. Louisville, KY 40214-3867
Phone: 502 379-7695
Email: Chairman@lLouisvilleHamfest.com
