Orange Hamfest 2026

                         Our 51st year!

                  Hosted by:

Orange ARC, Jefferson County ARC and Beaumont ARC

The Orange Hamfest is an ARRL sanctioned event.

WHEN: Saturday, February 27th – 28th, 2026 – A Two-Day Event!

WHERE: Orange County Convention & Expo Center @ 11475 FM 1442   

Orange, Texas 77632

 

(Coordinates: 30 07.28N & 093 52.92W or 30.1244,-93.8922)

Hamfest TIME: Feb. 27th - 1PM to 6:30PM and Feb. 28th - 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

Orange Hamfest Events Schedule and Fees:

Friday Feb. 27th:

6:00 AM – Hall Setup and Preparation

8:00 AM – 12 Noon Commercial Dealers and Vendors Setup – Enter at Vendor Entrance Only

1:00 PM to 6:30 PM - Hamfest opens for General Admission, flea market, dealers & tailgating

6:30 PM     Friday Dinner at Expo Center

Saturday Feb. 28th:

6:00-7:30 AM- Setup for Dealers, Vendors, and Flea Market

7AM - 2:00 PM - Hamfest opens for General Admission, Programs & Forums

10:00 AM — VE testing

1:30 PM - Grand Prize Drawings

2:00 PM—Close

FEES:

Admission …. $10.00 per person for the 2 days (visible wrist band ID required for admission)

(Age 12 years & younger free admission)

Dealer tables ………… $15.00 ea. for Friday only or $25 ea. for the two days

Flea market tables ….. $15.00 ea. for Friday only or $25 ea. for the two days

Tailgate spaces ………. Free - there is limited spaces in designated tailgating area

 Friday Dinner …………$20.00 per plate

 

https://www.qsl.net/w5nd/index_files/HAMFEST%20INFO/hamfest%20info.htm