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7 December 2024
Superstition Superfest
Hosted by the Superstition Amateur Radio Club
Mesa Community College, SW Parking Lot, 1517 S. Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ
Click HERE for Map
Hours are 7:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
Admission - $5.00 with children under 12 Free.
Tailgaters - $5.00 and Vendors - $10.00 - $15.00.
Reserve on-line at store.superstitionarc.org/vendor.
Ham Radio Clubs visit store.superstitionarc.org/contactus to set up your booth
VE Testing 9:00 - 10:30 AM - Bring photo ID FCC Registration Number and two pens
ARRL Card Checking, Demonstrations, Special Event Station,
Live Music, Food, Prizes, and More. Activities, Raffles, and More


11 January 2025
Thunderbird Hamfest
Hosted by the Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club
Haven Church, 5902 W Cactus Rd, Glendale, AZ
Click HERE for Map
Hours are 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Admission - $5.00 each which includes a door prize ticket
Commercial Vendor set up Friday after 5:00 PM and/or Saturday at 6:00 AM
Tailgaters and Clubs set up Saturday after 7:00 AM
  Space are $10.00 for each space used or blocked. Two admissions tickets included with space
Club Tables are no charge and must be reserved in advance
Event will take place Cold, Rain, Wind, or Shine.
Visit the web site at tbirdfest.org for more information.


19-25 January 2025
Quartzfest
7 miles south of Quartzsite, AZ on US90 at LaPaz Valley Road
Admission $5.00 per person for entire week
Camping, Seminars, VE Testing, Antenna Walkabout and more
Talk-In 146.550 MHz
For more information contact Kris, KR1SS
kristynweed@gmail.com
or visit the Website - quartzfest.org


8 February 2025
WVARC Swapfest-Tailgate
Hosted by the West Valley Amateur Radio Club
Lod of Life Lutheran Church, 13724 W Meeker Blvd, Sun City West, AZ
Click HERE for Map
Hours - 6:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Admission Free - Seller Spaces $10/space
Contact: Ralph, KG0KM at bignorsk@hotmail.com
or phone 715.828.8860 for more information


14 - 15 February 2025
Yuma Hamfest &
ARRL Southwestern Division Convention
Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 East 32nd Street, Yuma, AZ
Click HERE for Map
Gates open for Camping on Thursday the 13th at 2:00 p.m.
Vendor Set up on Friday - 7:00 a.m. until Noon.
Event hours are Friday, Noon - 5:00 p.m and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - l 5:00 p.m.
Saturday Night Dinner and Prize Drawing - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Visit the web site at www.yumahamfest.org for more information.



8 March 2025
GVARC Hamfest
Hosted by the Green Valley Amateur Radio Club
Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S Camino Del Sol, Green Valley, AZ
Click HERE for Map
Hours are 7:00 AM until noon
Free Admission. $5.00 per table with fee going to the Valley Presbyterian Church
Bring your own table, Chairs & Canopy. Refreshments Available
Visit the web site at www.gvarc.us for more.


15 March 2025
Scottsdale Springfest
Hosted by the Scottsdale Amateur Radio Club
Fender Musical Instrument Parking Lot, 17705 N Pacesetter Way, Scottsdale, AZ
Click HERE for Map
Vendors should enter at 17700 N Perimeter Drive
Gates open at 7:00 AM (6:00 AM for vendor set up)
Admission is $5.00 per person. Vendor spaces are $20.00 for two (2) parking spaces.
Raffle prizes, hourly drawings. Refreshments and snacks will be available.
Talk-In 147.180+ MHz - PL162.2 Hz / 440.000+ MHz PL100 Hz / 443.575+ MHz PL100 Hz.
For more information or questions, email James Wasson, Bill Kouchis, or Scott Gillins
at Hamfest@scottsdalearc.org


3 May 2025
Cochise Hamfest and
7th Region Communications Exercise

Hosted by the Cochise Amateur Radio Association
2756 South Moson Road, Sierra Vista, AZ
Click HERE for Map
Gates open at 7:00 AM
Free Admission and Parking. Tailgating - $5. Inside Table - $10.
VE Testing from 9:00 until 11:30 AM.
Coffee, Pastry, and Drinks Available.
Hourly Prizes with Main Prize drawing at 12:00 Noon.
Talk-In on 146.76(-) Pl 162.2 Hz.


31 May 2025
Prescott Hamfest
Hosted by the Yavapai Amateur Radio Club
Bradshaw Mountain High School, 6000 E Long Look Dr, Prescott Valley, AZ
Click HERE for Map
Watch for details
Contact: Byron Wilkinson, KK7BFL - hamfest@w7yrc.org


1 November 2025
HARKfest Tailgate Hamfest
Hosted by the Hassayampa Amateur Radio Club
Redeemer Lutheran Church Annex, 470 Rose Lane, Wickenburg, AZ
Watch for details.