Rideau Lakes Hamfest 2026
Saturday May 2, 2026
Thank You
We would like to thank everyone who attended and helped make our Hamfest a success. We appreciate the feedback on the new venue and hope to see everyone again next year May 2, 2026
Our 39th Hamfest of amateur radio equipment, we hope to include a large number of commercial and private vendors, a canteen, a consignment table and equipment testing table.
40th Annual Rideau Lakes Hamfest |
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| Date: | Saturday, May 2, 2026 |
| Time: | 0800-1200 hours |
| Location: | Smiths Falls Civitan Club |
| 12468 Highway 15 North | |
| Smiths Falls, Ontario | |
| Talk In: | VE3RLR 147.210, TONE in/out 151.4 |
| Vendor Setup: | Doors will open at 0700 hours |
| Tables 2.5 x 5 ft (approximately) | |
| $15 each table + $5 per person (includes 1 door prize ticket per person | |
| For Commercial Vendors that table fee will be waived for a donation of a draw prize. | |
| Public Access: | Starting at 0800 hrs |
| $5 per person (includes 1 door prise ticket per person). Under 16 free. | |
Information and Table Reservations
Canteen, consignment table and equipment testing facilities available. For further information on the Hamfest and booking please contact: ve3rlr@gmail.com
Amateur Radio Exams
Basic, Advanced and Morse Code examinations will be available at the Hamfest. Exam fee: $25, includes Hamfest admission. Age 25 or younger: free. Candidates must preregister by Friday 1 May 2026. Please e-mail Accredited Examiner Dave VE3KG at ve3kg@myrac.ca
