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Ancaster Hamfest 2026 |
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| Sponsor: | Hamilton Amateur Radio Club |
| Start date: | Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
| End date: | Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
| Closest town: | Ancaster, Ontario |
| Directions to location: | From Toronto: Take the QEW (west) toward Hamilton, then take 403 Hamilton (right lanes), continue up the escarpment exit at Hwy 52 - Copetown (Exit 55), at the end of the exit ramp turn left onto Hwy 52 (Trinity Road), proceed south just over 1 km (through lights at Hwy 2) to the Ancaster Fairground on the right Please Note: From the 407 (ETR) directions are the same as above. (The 407 connects at the 403 - QEW interchange.) From Niagara: Take the QEW toward Hamilton take Red Hill Valley Parkway exit, follow Parkway, (at the top of the mountain the name changes to the Lincoln Alexander Parkway), continue to 403, take 403 west (toward Brantford) exit at Hwy 52 - Copetown (Exit 55), at the end of the ramp turn left onto Hwy 52 (Trinity Road), proceed south just over 1 km (through lights at Hwy 2) to the Ancaster Fairground on the right. From London, Brantford and points west: Take 403 (east), exit at HWY 52 - Copetown (Exit 55), turn right at end of the ramp onto HWY 52 (Trinity Road), proceed south just over 1 km (through lights at Hwy 2) to the Ancaster Fairground on the right. Watch for club signage. |
| Opening times: | VENDOR SETUP: 7:30 AM General Admission: 9:00 am |
| Cost: | Vendor sign up will officially begin in June. Check back for more information. Vendor spaces are $20 for the first table and $15 for each additional table and include admission for one person. General public event opens at 9:00am. General public will not be admitted earlier. General Admission – $10 To book your table: Please contact hamfest@hamiltonarc.com to reserve a table (Peter VE3XLQ and Barry VE3ISX). Pre-payment for your table is required and can be made via Interac E-Transfer (preferred method, to treasurer@hamiltonarc.com), or by cheque mailed to our club mailbox. Payment in cash can be made at the door on a prearranged basis. |
| Talk-in frequency: | HARC club repeater: 146.76 MHz 131.8 hz |
| Description: | The HARC Hamfest is our large annual indoor event and a highlight of the local amateur radio community in the region. Featuring a wide range of vendors, and community organizations, this event draws attendees from across Ontario and beyond. Your chance to win valuable HAMFEST prizes from local retailers/suppliers. |
| For more info: | Visit our HARC website: https://www.hamiltonarc.com/harchamfest/ |
| Email contact: | ve3isx@gmail.com |
| Webpage: | https://www.hamiltonarc.com/harchamfest/ |
| Date updated: | 2026-06-18 21:55:28 |
| Author: | Barry Lisoweski |
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