32nd Annual Smiths Falls Flea Market

32nd Annual Smiths Falls Flea Market
 Rideau Lakes Amateur Radio Club
Starts on Saturday, May 14, 2016
Smiths Falls, Ontario

Sponsor:	Rideau Lakes Amateur Radio Club
Start date:	Saturday, May 14, 2016
End date:	Saturday, May 14, 2016
Closest town:	Smiths Falls, Ontario
Directions to location:	Smiths Falls Curling Club, 13 Old Sly's Road, Smiths Falls (same location as last year)
Opening times:	Vendors: 7 a.m., General Public: 9 a.m.
Cost:	Vendors: Tables (appx 2.5 x 5 ft) $10 (admission not included). Admission: $5 per person, youth under 16 admitted free of charge.
Talk-in frequency:	VE3RLR on 147.21 MHz+
Description:	Our 32nd annual flea market of amateur radio equipment includes a large number of commercial and private vendors, a canteen, a consignment table and an equipment testing table.
For more info:	For information or reservations contact ve3rlr@gmail.com
Email contact:	ve3rlr@gmail.com
Webpage:	http://ve3rlr.dyndns.org
Date updated:	2015-11-19 16:09:03
Author:	Rick Labelle - VE3YRL

ONTARIO HAMFEST

ONTARIO HAMFEST
Burlington Amateur Radio Club
Starts on Saturday, July 9, 2016
Milton, ONTARIO

Sponsor:	Burlington Amateur Radio Club
Start date:	Saturday, July 9, 2016
End date:	Saturday, July 9, 2016
Closest town:	Milton, ONTARIO
Directions to location:	See Burlington ARC Website:  http://barc.ca/barc-events/ontario-hamfest/hamfest-general-info/
Opening times:	Opening Times / Entrance Gates Inside & Commercial Vendors; 07:00 AM, Robert St Gate Tailgate Vendors; 08:00 AM, Robert St Gate General Admission; 09:00 AM, Thomas St Gate ONLY
Cost:	Admission Pricing General; $8.00 per person – Children 12 or under admitted free with adult accompaniment Inside Vendors; $8.00 per person plus $20.00 per table Tailgating Vendors; $8.00 per person plus $8.00 per single width vehicle space – Pre-registration not required for Tailgating Vendors
Talk-in frequency:	Talk In 146.520 MHz
Description:	The Ontario Hamfest has been in operation in one form or another since 1974. It started in Elora Gorge in 1974 and has been at the Milton Fairground Location for the past 30 odd years. Great Location, Lots of Room for Tailgaters, Always something for the Radio Amateur, Computer Enthusiast or Hobby involving Electronics. Make Sure you come Early as many bargains will be gone by 11:30 AM ! Hamburgers, Sausage on a Bun, and Pop will be Available As always, Coffee is Free
For more info:	Contact Burlington ARC Webpage: www.BARC.CA
Email contact:	Contact Us General Inquiries: ontariohamfest@barc.ca Vendor Tables: ontariohamfesttables@barc.ca
Webpage:	http://WWW.BARC.CA
Date updated:	2016-02-23 19:57:15
Author:	Norm Freidin VE3CZI

2nd Annual - Simcoe County Hamfest - Barrie

2nd Annual - Simcoe County Hamfest - Barrie
Barrie Amateur Radio Club
Starts on Saturday, May 7, 2016
South / West end of Barrie, Ontario

Sponsor:	Barrie Amateur Radio Club
Start date:	Saturday, May 7, 2016
End date:	Saturday, May 7, 2016
Closest town:	South / West end of Barrie, Ontario
Directions to location:	Grenfell Community Centre / Arena 1989 Sunnidale Road, Grenfel, ON L0L 1Y0 Quick access to Hwy 400. Location - https://plus.google.com/109362831005076226126/about?gl=ca&hl=en Take Highway 400 Northbound to Dunlop Road West, Head 10km west on Dunlop Road West ( Hwy 90 )to George Johnson, turn right proceed north 1 km to Sunnidale Road. Turn left, proceed 1km . Grenfell Community centre on your left. For other directions, google or Email.
Opening times:	Start time for all - 7:30 AM. Finish time 11:30 AM Such a good response so far…first come first served !! Vendors - Your Choice - Set up inside or out !! - **Bring a table for your set up. Rain or Shine. Coffee and snacks will be available.
Cost:	General Admission FREE !! ! ! Vendors / tailgators $7
Talk-in frequency:	Talk In - 147.000 + Tone 156.7
Description:	Last years event was a huge success.. Over 27 vendors... Indoor / outdoor HAM RADIO sale Hamfest BRING any or ALL of your surplus RADIO related items Empty your basement, fill your car, then sell ! Vendors - Your Choice - Set up inside or out !! - Bring a table for your display. GREAT VENUE. RAIN OR SHINE !!!! Coffee and snacks will be available.
For more info:	Mike VE3MKX mkx@bell.net
Email contact:	mkx@bell.net
Webpage:	http://www.barriearc.com
Date updated:	2015-05-12 21:19:33
Author:	Mike VE3MKX

40th Annual Durham Region Hamfest

40th Annual Durham Region Hamfest North Shore ARC and South Pickering ARC  Starts on Saturday, April 16, 2016   Pickering, Ontario

	40th Annual Durham Region Hamfest
Sponsor:	North Shore ARC and South Pickering ARC
Start date:	Saturday, April 16, 2016
End date:	Saturday, April 16, 2016
Closest town:	Pickering, Ontario
Directions to location:	Pickering Recreation Complex at 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering, ON. If travelling by car, take Highway 401. From the 401 take the Brock Road (not street) exit and then go north on Brock Road towards Hwy 2. Turn left on Hwy 2 (signs for Kingston Road), travelling west toward Valley Farm Road. Turn left on Valley Farm Road, travelling south. The complex is on the left side of the road. If travelling by bus, take the 900 PULSE. Take the 900 PULSE bus to the Valley Farm stop. Walk five minutes south on Valley Farm Road. The complex is on the left side of the road.
Opening times:	The event runs from 09:00 - 13:00.
Cost:	Admission is $7, children under 12 are free.
Talk-in frequency:	VE3SPC - 147.375 MHz+ Tone: 103.5 Hz
Description:	Returning for its 40th year is the Durham Region Hamfest. The Durham Region Hamfest is an annual market and hobby show bringing together manufacturers, commercial and flea market vendors to provide communication information, services and equipment to amateur radio, scanner, shortwave and other communication enthusiasts!
For more info:	Please visit our website at: durhamhamfest.com
Email contact:	va3tps@rac.ca
Webpage:	http://www.durhamhamfest.com
Date updated:	2016-02-23 00:48:47
Author:	Sabrina Skoczylas

Ham-Ex 2016

Ham-Ex 2016 --- (10 days from now)
Peel and Mississauga Amateur Radio Clubs
Starts on Saturday, March 19, 2016
Brampton, Ontario

Sponsor:	Peel and Mississauga Amateur Radio Clubs
Start date:	Saturday, March 19, 2016
End date:	Saturday, March 19, 2016
Closest town:	Brampton, Ontario
Directions to location:	Brampton Fall Fair Grounds, 12942 Heart Lake Road, Caledon, ON L76 2J3, Canada. From Toronto, take highway 410 to Mayfield Rd exit at which point you need to go left/West for a short distance and then right/North on Heart Lake Rd. From the North, take Hwy 10 South to Old School Rd. Turn left/ East on Old School Road to the Fair Grounds at the corner of Heart Lake Rd.
Opening times:	Vendors welcome to set up at 7 AM. Exhibit area open at 8 AM. Flea Market Opens at 9 AM. Event wraps up at around 1 PM.
Cost:	General Admission, $7. Flea market tables, 6 ft-$30, 8 ft-$35. Order before February 15, 2016 and save $5 per table. One general admission free with table.
Talk-in frequency:	VE3PRC 146.880- (103.5 HZ) and VE3MIS 145.430- (103.5 Hz)
Description:	Ham-Ex is one of Ontario's longest running and largest Amateur Radio Hamfests. In addition to the flea market, Ham-Ex includes a large exhibit area with exhibits from Ham related organizations. We also offer amateur radio license exams, including morse code. In addition to a massive grand prize draw, door prizes will be given throughout the event. VE3XR Special Event Station: 3.750, 7.260 and 14.265 MHz+/- QRM.
For more info:	Check our our website at www.ham-ex.ca, and our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Ham-Ex-990456264352104/?fref=ts.
Email contact:	info@ham-ex.ca
Webpage:	http://www.ham-ex.ca
Date updated:	2015-12-05 11:28:36
Author:	Peter Taylor VE3DRS

Hamfests Observations

Hamfests are always fun--and sometimes it is more fun to watch the attendees than it is to look at the same old overpriced junk and computer detritus on the tables!

Here are a few things that I have noticed that seem the gold standard for hamfest dress:

• Long sleeve button up shirts with the tails out
• Both a name tag and a ham hat so that no one can miss the call
• Over a dozen pins and buttons of one sort or another applied to the hat
• Shoes that look like they were worn out 20 years ago
• Snappy vests holding two or more HT's with external mikes
• At least two HT's, two cellphones, and a pager applied to a belt
• Eyeglass frames that were ugly even when they were new 10 years ago
• Belts with the person's name or call on it
• A shirt pocket crammed to capacity with all manner of stuff
• Knives or "pocket tools" worn on the belt
• White socks
• T shirts that are far too small for what they are trying to cover--usually combined with jeans that ride low on the waist because they cannot be pulled up any further
• Hats with antenna's attached to them
• Any sort of military clothing--especially camo gear and boonie hats
• Hairstyles that do not involve the regular use of a comb or barber
• Backpacks with large antenna's protruding out of them
• Do not shave for 3 days before the hamfest
• Do not brush your teeth for 2 days before the hamfest
• If wearing eyeglasses, the frame must be bent or have some obvious repairwork

ONTARIO HAMFEST 41st ANNIVERSARY

Sponsor:	Burington Amateur Radio Club
Start date:	Saturday, July 11, 2015
End date:	Saturday, July 11, 2015
Closest town:	Milton, Ontario
Directions to location:	Directions for the General Admission Entry Gate South – Burlington, Hamilton, Niagara Region, Brant County • Proceed East (Toronto bound) on the Queen Elizabeth Highway to Exit 110, Bronte Rd • Right turn at the light. Travel North to Milton – Derry Road. – Left Turn • Proceed west on Derry to the first street – ‘Commercial Street’ – Turn right • Proceed north on Commercial St to ‘ Heslop Road’ – Turn left • Proceed west on Heslop Rd to the first street – ‘Thomas Street’ – Turn right • The entrance to the General Admission parking will be immediately on your left, opposite the J.M. Deynes public school From Guelph, Kitchener, Waterloo, London and all westerly points • Proceed east on Highway 401 to Exit 320, Halton Region Rd 25 (formerly Highway 25) • Turn right (south) and proceed to Steeles Ave – Turn Left (OPP Detachment on the corner). • Proceed east to Ontario Street – Turn Right • Proceed south to Laurier Ave (just before Derry Rd) – Turn Right • Proceed west to Commercial St – Turn Right • Proceed north on Commercial St to Heslop Rd – Turn Left • Proceed west on Heslop Rd to the first street – Thomas St – Turn Right • The entrance to the General Admission parking will be immediately on your left, opposite the J.M. Deynes public School From Toronto, via Queen Elizabeth Way • Proceed west on the QEW to Exit 111 – Bronte Rd (Halton Region 25) • Right turn at the light. Travel North to Milton – Derry Rd. – Turn Left • Proceed west on Derry to the first street – ‘Commercial Street’ – Turn right • Proceed north on Commercial St to ‘ Heslop Road’ – Turn left • Proceed west on Heslop Rd to the first street – ‘Thomas Street’ – Turn right • The entrance to the General Admission parking will be immediately on your left, opposite the J.M. Deynes public school From Barrie, Orillia, North Peel, Toronto and points easterly via Highway 401 • Proceed west on Highway 401 to Exit 320 – Halton Region Rd 25 (formerly Highway 25) • Turn left (south) and proceed to Steeles Ave – Turn Left (OPP Detachment on the corner). • Proceed east to Ontario Street – Turn Right • Proceed south to Laurier Ave (just before Derry Rd) – Turn Right • Proceed west to Commercial St – Turn Right • Proceed north on Commercial St to Heslop Rd – Turn Left • Proceed west on Heslop Rd to the first street – Thomas St – Turn Right • The entrance to the General Admission parking will be immediately on your left, opposite the J.M. Deynes public School
Opening times:	Opening times: 07:00 Inside & Commercial Vendors; Robert St Gate 08:00 Tailgate Vendors; Robert St Gate 09:00 General Admission; Thomas St Gate ONLY
Cost:	General Admission: $7.00 Tables: $14.00 each Tailgate Permit: $7.00 per space
Talk-in frequency:	146.520 Simplex - Ontario Hamfest Talk-In
Description:	SPECIAL GUEST - Greg Jurrens (K5GJ) VICE PRESIDENT, SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FlexRadio Systems Courtesy of RadioWorld.ca Sale or display of weapons, contraband, illegal merchandise or pornographic or abusive material is strictly prohibited. Sale of any food items or beverages other than authorized by The Burlington Amateur Radio Club is prohibited.
For more info:	Hamfest Chairman: Bryce Lee VA3TRN Email: ontariohamfest@barc.ca Latest Information, Hamfest Flyers, or Vendor Registration Forms: Vendor Co-ordinator: Norm Freidin VE3CZI ontariohamfesttables@barc.ca
Email contact:	ontariohamfesttables@barc.ca
Webpage:	http://ontariohamfest.ca
Date updated:	2015-04-29 23:10:06
Author:	Paul Stuart VE3EBY

London Amateur Radio Club 38th Annual Hamfest

Sponsor:	London Amateur Radio Club Inc.
Start date:	Sunday, September 20, 2015
End date:	Sunday, September 20, 2015
Closest town:	London, Ontario
Directions to location:	HELLENIC COMMUNITY CENTRE. 133 Southdale Rd.W. Coming from Hwy 402, exit on to Wonderland Rd.(Exit 100) and go north to Southdale Rd., turn right. Go east until Notre Dame Dr., turn right into entrance of Hellenic Centre. Coming from the West on Hwy. 401, exit Colonel Talbot Rd.go north until Main St. in Lambeth. Turn right and go east until Wonderland Rd, South. turn left and follow direction above. Coming from the East on Hwy 401, exit onto Wellington Rd. and go North until Southdale Rd. Follow directions above.
Opening times:	9am - 12pm
Cost:	Admission- $8 Tables - $15 first one - $10 for each extra one
Talk-in frequency:	VA3LON, 147,060 PL 114.8
Description:	Sale of new and used radios, etc Free parking, Coffee and muffins for small fee Commercial Dealers and wheelchair access.
For more info:
Email contact:	larchamfest@gmail.ca
Webpage:	http://www.larc.ca
Date updated:	2015-03-27 08:35:41
Author:	Ruth Dahl

Victoria Haliburton Amateur Radio Association Swap Meet

Sponsor:	VHARA
Start date:	Saturday, August 29, 2015
End date:	Saturday, August 29, 2015
Closest town:	Lindsay, Ontario
Directions to location:	Masonic Temple 10 Ridout Street Lindsay, Ontario K9V 2A9 44.35 5725 -78.73 381
Opening times:	Doors open Saturday August 29th, 2015 from 8:00 AM to 11:00AM Vendors: 7:00 AM Set-Up
Cost:	FREE General Admission! *6' Indoor Vendor (floor) Space $7.00 (price is for floor space only) *Outdoor Tailgate Space $5.00
Talk-in frequency:	VE3LNZ Repeater 147.195 MHz +
Description:	*Set-Up Time: 7:00AM ***All vendors (indoor and outdoor tailgate) are required To supply all table(s) and chair(s)***
For more info:	Please visit our Web Page. E-mail and contact person listed on Web Page.
Email contact:	TBA
Webpage:	http://www.vhara.ca
Date updated:	2015-04-09 12:03:36
Author:	Len Visser VE3VSR

Streetsville Bread and Honey Festival Special Event

Sponsor:	Mississauga Amateur Radio Club
Start date:	Saturday, June 6, 2015
End date:	Sunday, June 7, 2015
Closest town:	Mississauga, ON
Directions to location:	This is a special event station only.
Opening times:	The special event station will operate from 1400z - 2000z both Saturday and Sunday.
Cost:
Talk-in frequency:
Description:	The Mississauga Amateur Radio Club operates a special event station at the festival for QSL & certificate collectors. Operating times are 1400 to 2000 UTC on each day. SSB frequencies are 7.230 and 14.240 MHz +/- QRM. Requests for QSL cards to MARC, c/o Michael Brickell, VE3TKI, 2801 Bucklepost Crescent, Mississauga, ON L5N 1X6 Canada, with an SASE. Please note: we can not use US stamps for return mail from Canada to the USA. However, green $tamps will be gratefully received.
For more info:	http://breadandhoney.ca/
Email contact:	dgoodier@gmail.com
Webpage:	http://www.marc.on.ca
Date updated:	2015-03-25 22:45:26
Author:	Daniel Goodier

Durham Region Hamfest - 39th Annual

Sponsor:	North Shore Amateur Radio Club and South Pickering Amateur Radio Club
Start date:	Saturday, April 18, 2015
End date:	Saturday, April 18, 2015
Closest town:	Pickering, Ontario
Directions to location:	from the 401 take Brock Rd exit and go north to Hwy 2. Turn Left on Hwy 2, and go west to Valley Farm Rd. Turn right on Valley Farm Rd and go south complex is on the left side of the street
Opening times:	Doors open to general public at 9am and close at 1pm. Vendors may start setting up at 730am.
Cost:	Admission is $7 Tables (pre-registration only) Hard-wall $50 Interior aisles $25 AC hookups $5
Talk-in frequency:	VE3SPA 147.375+
Description:	Returning for its 39th year the Durham Region Hamfest is once again at the beautiful Pickering Recreation Center. Feel free to follow us on twitter @drhmfst our facebook group page is Durham Region Hamfest
For more info:	Hamfest chairperson Alex Keller VE3ZSH ve3zsh@nycroth.com Dave Dempsey VE3EAB ddempsey@barrikin.com Dave Dell VE3GUD midnightexp@teksavvy.com Steve McEdwards VA3TPS mcfido@bell.net Public relations and social media contact Martha Dinsmore VA3SBD va3sbd@gmail.com
Email contact:	va3sbd@gmail.com
Webpage:	http://www.durhamregionhamfest.com
Date updated:	2015-02-10 12:07:13
Author:	Martha Dinsmore va3sbd