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Gadsden HAMFest
News, tailgates, testing, demos, and plenty of rigs.
News, tailgates, testing, demos, and plenty of rigs.
Mark your calendar for these premier amateur radio events across Alabama.
August 22-23, 2026 • Von Braun Center, Huntsville, AL
The "World's Friendliest Hamfest" returns with the ARRL National Convention for the first time since 2007. Over 100,000 sq ft of indoor space, commercial vendors, forums from aerospace experts, Youth Lounge, and a vibrant flea market.
March 6-7, 2026 • Birmingham, AL
ARRL Alabama Section Convention featuring equipment dealers, flea market, forums, and fellowship. Two-day event with Friday evening preview and Saturday main event.
Date TBD 2026 • Alcazar Shrine Temple, Montgomery
ARRL Alabama State Convention • VE Testing • Talk-in: 146.84 MHz (-600, 123 Hz)
Date TBD • Headland/Dothan Area
ARRL sanctioned • Talk-in: 145.430 MHz (186.2 Hz, negative offset)
Worth the drive from Gadsden — nearby events in Georgia and Tennessee.
Last Sat in February (est. Feb 22)
Dalton Fairgrounds, Dalton, GA
40+ years running • 3 indoor buildings + 3-acre boneyard • Admission: $5
June 13, 2026
Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, Knoxville, TN
ARRL TN State Convention • 700+ attendance • 30+ vendors, 80+ tailgaters
October 3-4, 2025
Colonnade Civic Center, Ringgold, GA
Two-day event • Commercial vendors + flea market
November 7-8, 2026
Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, Lawrenceville, GA
Sat 8 AM-4 PM, Sun 8 AM-2 PM
Date TBD 2026
Ward Ag Center, Lebanon, TN
20,000 sq ft exhibit hall • Booths $15 • Admission $5
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