The Lancaster Amateur Radio Club hosts two hamfests each year. The Batavia Hamfest is held on the third weekend of July, and the Lancaster Hamfest is held in the second weekend of September. Our annual Batavia Hamfest is one of the largest of its kind in all of Western NY, with many vendors and a wide selection of radio and electronic equipment. Plenty of door prizes will be up for grabs and breakfast & lunch will be served at both hamfests.
Our Batavia Hamfest usually happens on the 3rd Saturday of July, while the Lancaster Hamfest usually falls on the 2nd Saturday of September, however these may subject to change. We publish the exact dates and times for each hamfest on the club calendar as soon as we confirm those details and will publish more detailed information in our monthly Keyclicks Newsletter or under the News & Updates section on our website for each hamfest as the time gets closer and we are able to do so.
Please direct Hamfest-related questions to Luke N2GDU, our Hamfest Chairman, via email at luke48@gmail.com.
Annual Batavia Hamfest
Location: Alexander Fire Hall, 10708 Alexander Rd, Alexander NY 14005
Time: Gates open 6am
Date: 3rd Weekend of July
Entrance Fee: $10.00
Talk-In: 147.285 (PL 141.3 – Pos. Offset)
Vendors may arrive no sooner than 6:00 PM on the evening of the day before the hamfest. Camping for vendors is permitted, however be advised there are no water, sewer, or electrical connections, and all garbage and waste must be removed after the event.
Annual Lancaster Hamfest
Location: Transit Drive In, 6655 S Transit Rd, Lockport, NY 14094
Time: Gates Open 6am
Date: 2nd Weekend of September
Entrance Fee: $10.00
Talk In: 147.360 (PL 82.5 – Pos. Offset) & 147.255 (PL 107.2 – Pos. Offset)
Vendors may arrive no sooner than 5:00 AM on the day of the hamfest.