What is a hamfest? It is a time and place where people interested in electronics and mainly radio communications to buy, sell, trade, and learn. The Harrisburg Radio Amateurs Club hosts three hamfests a year.
Winterfest January 2026
>> January 10, 2026, at the Vietnam Veterans of America Post 542, 8000 Derry St, Harrisburg, PA 17111. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 0500L for setup, doors open at 0600L with an end time of 1100L in order to be out of the VVA Bingo Hall by 1200L. Great door prizes for this event includes cash prizes as well as radio related trinkets that one must be there to win. Event Flyer .
July Firecracker 2026 >> July 4th, 2026 typically held at Harrisburg Postal Employees Picnic Grounds, 1500 Roberts Vally Rd. Harrisburg, PA