OARC Carp Hamfest is the region’s largest Amateur Radio flea market and trade show!

This event features most of the big ham radio retailers, fellow hams selling radio goodies at unbelievable prices, and major door prizes. This is the OARC’s annual flagship event! Below, your will find more information as follows:

• Reserve your vendor or exhibitor table,
• What to expect at OARC Carp Hamfest 2025,
• Key dates and times,
• Other details (admission, parking, etc.), and
• Volunteer to help out at OARC Carp Hamfest 2025.

Reserve your vendor or exhibitor table

If you are commercial or private vendor, don’t miss out on the opportunity to showcase your products and connect with amateur radio customers from across the National Capital Region.

If you are an exhibitor (e.g., local amateur radio club or service organization), book a table to engage with potential new members and other audiences.

Fee: Tables: $17 per 8-foot table (does NOT include admission fee) All tables are 8 feet long. That’s 33% more space than most hamfests! Please book tables early to reserve your preferred table location!

CLICK HERE to reserve a vendor/exhibitor table

What to expect at OARC Carp Hamfest 2025 

Hamfest features several great door prizes donated by our commercial vendors. Based on 2024, some commercial vendors may include:

• Art by Selina LED Signs – https://artbyselina.com/
• Degen Designs – https://degendesigns.com/
• Gerald Lemay Study Books – https://www.lulu.com/search?contributor=Gérald+Julien+Lemay+VA2GJ
• Icom Inc. – https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/amateur/
• Macfarlane Electronics – http://www.macfarlaneelectronics.on.ca/Index.htm
• Premier Communications/Anytone – https://premier01.ca/section/transceivers
• Retevis Canada – https://retevisca.com/

Exhibitors and volunteer organizations may include: Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC), Amateur Radio Emergency Service^® (ARES^®), Quarter Century Wireless Association (QCWA), several regional Amateur Radio clubs, and more.