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

Ottawa (Carp) 18th Annual Hamfest

Sponsor:	Ottawa Amateur Radio Club, Inc.
Start date:	Saturday, September 12, 2015
End date:	Saturday, September 12, 2015
Closest town:	Ottawa (Carp), ON
Directions to location:	Carp Agricultural Fairgrounds (in the W. Erskine Johnston Arena at the north end of the fairgrounds) 3832 Carp Road, Ottawa (Carp), Ontario From Ottawa, take Highway 417 West to Carp Road exit (#144), then go North about 10.5 km to the Carp fairgrounds/Farmer's Market, then into the W. Erskine Johnson Arena
Opening times:	Commercial Vendor Setup: 7:30 am Private Vendor Setup: 8 am Fleamarket Open to Public: 9 am - Noon
Cost:	$6 General Admission, $14/table (plus admission), Please book tables early to reserve your preferred table location.
Talk-in frequency:	Talk-in on VE2CRA, 146.94-, 100 Hz
Description:	The region's largest fleamarket and hamfest. All of the big Ham Radio retailers are going to be there! Major doorprize draws! Breakfast, coffee, and lunch concession. Volunteer organizations and displays. On-site Amateur Radio licence exams. Get your licence, or upgrade during the hamfest! NOTE: if you are upgrading, bring the 11-digit certificate number on your licence to speed processing. We are right next door to the famous Carp Farmers' Market, and just minutes from the Diefenbunker! Come to Ottawa and enjoy your visit!
For more info:	Ed VE3WGO we are on facebook: oarc.hamfest
Email contact:	fleamarket at oarc.net
Webpage:	http://www.oarc.net/fleamarket
Date updated:	2015-05-07 23:01:25
Author:	Ed Sich

NEWMARKET Ham Radio - 7th Annual Junk-in-the-Trunk Event

NEWMARKET Ham Radio - 7th Annual Junk-in-the-Trunk Event --- FREE Admission !

Sponsor:	A Very Large Event !
Start date:	Saturday, August 22, 2015
End date:	Saturday, August 22, 2015
Closest town:	Newmarket, Ontario
Directions to location:	NEWMARKET THEATRE in the beautiful large PAVED PARKING LOT 505 Pickering Crescent, Newmarket, ON L3Y 8H1 Closest intersection is Leslie Street and Mulock Drive. Just west of Highway 404. - Highway 404 to Mulock Drive, Head west on Mulock, approximately 1 km west of Leslie Street on North Side. - Highway 400 to Highway 9. east on highway 9 to Bathurst Street, south on Bathurst to Mulock. East on Mulock, approx 2km past Bayview Avenue. *** Google map location for complete directions.
Opening times:	07:30 AM until 12 noon
Cost:	** All money is donated to the Theatre group ** ************ Buyers - - FREE Admission ! ! ! Sellers - - $5 Per space per car - **** additional spaces $5 Newmarket Theatre SEE location: http://www.weblocal.ca/newmarket-theatre-newmarket-on.html
Talk-in frequency:	146.520 local repeater is 147.225
Description:	Junk in the trunk outdoor HAM RADIO Garage sale Hamfest BRING any or ALL of your surplus RADIO related items Empty your basement, fill your car, then sell ! GREAT VENUE. RAIN OR SHINE Over 45 VENDORS attended last year ! **Tim Hortons just west of event, (walking distance - washrooms located there)
For more info:	Nick - VE3NJG - nickve3njg@rogers.com Mike VE3MKX - mkx@bell.net
Email contact:	mkx@bell.net
Webpage:	http://ontarioswapshop.com
Date updated:	2015-01-22 15:32:18
Author:	Mike VE3MKX