“Welcome to Hamfest 2026! Ticket Sales, Commercial & Flea Market registrations are all open. Hotel reservation links are open too for booking your stay in Huntsville.
For the first time since 2007, we will again host the ARRL National Convention. The League will have an increased presence with several representatives from HQ.
Forum scheduling will also grow this year with an additional room at the Embassy Suites.
Come join us August 22-23 in the air-conditioned South Hall of the Von Braun Center for fun, friendship, education, shopping for new & old, and more. “
22 Von Braun Center South Hall
700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
August 22 & 23, 2026
Hours: Saturday 9 AM — 4:30 PM, Sunday 9 AM — 3 PM
Admission (advance purchase) $12, (at the door) $15
Scouts & Royal Rangers in uniform & 12 and under: Free
In 2026, Huntsville Hamfest will host the ARRL National Convention!
| Friday | ||
| ARRL Forums at Embassy Suites ($90 & pre-registration required) | 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM | |
| Doors open for move-in: | 10:00 AM (earlier if VBC allows) | |
| Hospitality Suite at Embassy Suites, Mayor's Suite - 10th floor | 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM | |
| Downtown Huntsville Food Truck Rally near VBC & Big Spring Park | 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM | |
| Doors close for move-in | 6:00 PM | |
| ARRL National Convention Dinner @ US Space & Rocket Center ($100) | 6:00 PM | |
| Saturday | ||
| Ticket Sales Start | 7:30 AM | |
| Back Doors open for move in | 7:00 AM to tbd | |
| Hamfest Doors open | 9:00 AM | |
| DXCC Card Checking (NADXC booth) | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM | |
| Youth Lounge opens | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM | |
| License Exams (hallway) | 10:00 AM | |
| Door prize drawings (must claim before 4 PM drawing) | Hourly | |
| Pico Balloon Launch @ Embassy Hotel entrance (subject to prevailing winds) | Noon-following WB8ELK forum | |
| Grand Prize Drawing (winner need not be present) | 4:00 PM | |
| Doors close | 4:30 PM | |
| Hospitality Suite at Embassy Suites, Mayor's Suite - 10th floor | 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM | |
| DX Banquet – Social hour @ SIGNALS - Museum of Information Explosion, 1806 University Drive NW, Huntsville, AL 35801 (advance purchase only, no tickets sales at the door) | 5:15 PM | |
| DX Banquet – Dinner Seating | 6:15 PM | |
| Sunday | ||
| YL Breakfast - All are welcome. Cracker Barrel, 2001 Drake Ave, HSV 35801 | 7:00 AM | |
| Hamfest Doors open | 9:00 AM | |
| DXCC Card Checking (NADXC booth) | 9:00 AM to tbd | |
| Youth Lounge opens | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM | |
| License Exams (hallway) | 10:00 AM | |
| Door prize drawings (must claim before 2 PM drawing) | Hourly | |
| Sunday main prize drawing: (must be present to win) | 2:00 PM | |
| Doors close | 3:00 PM |
DX Club Banquet — 2026 DX Club Banquet <Click here> for Tickets and Information
2026 ARRL Alabama Outstanding Youth Ham Award Recipient Morrighan E. Phillips KR4FTP
2026 Amateur Radio Newsline -Young Ham of the Year <Click Here>
Bring the family along! — Lots to do in the Huntsville Area <Click Here>
Hamfest Activities!! <Click Here>
Future Hamfest Dates: August 22 & 23. 2026 ARRL National Convention
August 21 & 22, 2027
August 19 & 20, 2028
August 18 & 19, 2029
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Huntsville Hamfest Association, Inc.,
is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Huntsville Hamfest, by Huntsville Hamfest Association, Inc.
PO Box 12534
Huntsville, AL 35801