July 19, 2025
The Van Wert Amateur Radio Club hosts an annual Hamfest for amateur radio operators, hobbyists, and the general public. Join us for a day of radio, gear, networking, and community!
📅 Date & Time
Sunday, July 19th, 2026
Doors open at 8:00 AM
📍 Location
Van Wert County Fairgrounds – Administration building Annex
1055 S. Washington Street
Van Wert, OH 45891
🚐 Camping available
Camping is available at the fairgrounds for: $40.00
Camping fee is required by the fair board.
💵 Admission
- General Admission: $5.00
- Children under 12: Free
🛍️ Tables
- Vendor tables: $10.00 each/ 8 FT Table / Air Conditioned!
- You will need to purchase a ticket at the front gate $5.00
- Setup is at 6:00 AM
Reserve your table early! Email us at info@w8fy.org
🛍️ Outdoor Trunk Sales
- $5.00
🎟️ Door Prizes
- Hourly prize drawings for attendees
- Grand prize drawn at 11:30 AM — must be present to win
📻 Talk-In Frequency
Talk-In on 146.850 MHz
Use this repeater to get directions, ask questions, or chat with attendees on your way in!
🍳 Food & Refreshments
W8FY will have water, soda, donuts, and fruit available with donation.
🧪 VE License Testing
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Exam session begins at 9:00 AM
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You will need to have an FRN number. If you don’t go to the FCC website to get one
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📘 FCC.gov FRN number This takes you to the registration page.
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Walk-ins welcome
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Bring your photo ID, FRN, and $15 exam fee
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📘 HamStudy.org This takes you to the registration page.
📞 Contact Us
For more information or to reserve a table:
📧 info@w8fy.org
🌐 www.w8fy.org
We look forward to seeing you at the Hamfest!