2015 Hamfest Donation Prizes
To be awarded March 21st, 2015- 1st Yaesu FT-DX-1200 HF Transceiver
- 2nd Yaesu FT-7900R Dual Band Mobile Transceiver
- 3rd Yaesu FT-60R Dual Band Handheld
- door Various Door Prizes
2015 Stuart Florida Hamfest
See you March 21, 2015 for the 40th annual FREE Martin County Hamfest and 2015 ARRL Southern Florida Section Convention. The 2015 Stuart Hamfest is Saturday, 21 March, 2015 at the Martin County Fairgrounds (link to directions) 2616 SE Dixie Hwy Stuart, FL 34996. Talk-in on 147.060 MHz K4ZK repeater.
Prize donations now available!
Prize Donations Just $5 for a limited time!
Stuart Hamfest Prize Winners
2014
We are pleased to announce the major prize winners for the 2014 Stuart FREE hamfest. Thanks to all who came out to the hamfest, we hope you had as much fun visiting as we did hosting it! See you next year!
Hamfest
Directions
Google Map to the Fairgrounds, 2616 SE Dixie Hwy, Stuart FL. General Entrance is at the stop light. Here are directions in DOC format
Flier
Download 2014 Stuart Hamfest Flyer. Click Here to get the Half Page (two up per 8.5x11) Stuart Hamfest Flyers
License Exams
Technician, General and Amateur Extra Class license exams are administered at 1:00 PM. The room(s) used for exams vary depending upon availability. Please check the information booth for any latest details. Don't forget to bring a legal photo ID and your Social Security Number or your FCC FRN (if you have one). You'll also need to pay your ARRL Exam Fees.
Tailgating
Tailgating is FREE for all private parties. Enter from the north (not at the traffic light) entrance. Gates to the tailgate area remain locked until 6:30AM Saturday. You are welcome to queue up at the north gate. All commerical vendors must purchase inside space Clubs have a at-cost rate for tables and all clubs are requested to use the inside areas for their displays.
Food
Don't run off for lunch- we got you covered with coffee and donuts in the morning and Kosher Dogs, Chips, and Ice Cold Drinks for lunch. Hey, we gotta eat too! Join Us. As always, it'll be CHEAP.
Forums
We have some great forums every year- just what is in store for 2015 is still in process. Check back here for announcements or just plan to attend and be surprised.
About the Hamfest
What started out decades ago as a simple "tailgate" meeting at Francis Langford park in Stuart is now one of the best attended hamfests in Florida- make no mistake it is still a "tailgate" event- it is not unusual to see as many as 100 or more people "tailgating" with a few commercial vendors mixed in. We're free- easy to get to- and we're in a beautiful town. So come see us for the hamfest on the third weekend in March- we'll pay your admission, OK?
Prizes
2014 Prizes
Awarded March 14th, 2014- 1st Grand Prize Kenwood TS-480SAT
- 2nd 2nd Prize Kenwood TM-V71A
- 3rd 3rd Prize Yaesu FT-60R
2013 Prizes
Awarded March 16th, 2013- 1st Grand Prize Yaesu FT-450D
- 2nd 2nd Prize ICOM IC208H
- 3rd 3rd Prize Yaesu FT-60R
Buzz
What people are saying about the Stuart Hamfest
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"My first hamfest was the Stuart Hamfest in 1975, I think it was held at the Tri County Rehab center on US 1. Attended with my Dad K4SJA (SK) got my license in Aug 77. Keep up the good work!"
Eric W4KPG -
"I bought a Diet Coke and Hot Dog. It was good esp since you supplied all the side stuff for the dog."
2013 Survey Respondent -
"The 3 grand prizes were fine. Quality prizes not the 40 dollar HT's that are flooding the market "
2013 Survey Respondent -
"Bought 7 tickets to support the hamfest, happy to contribute. Made more money selling than I expected!"
2013 Survey Respondent -
"Its a great hamfest to sell, meet other hams and have lots of fun."
2013 Survey Respondent
Contact
Commercial vendors please use our club phone. 772-324-3078. For general questions or inquires please fill out the form below.
Martin County Amateur Radio Association
Box 1901
Stuart, Florida 34995-1901
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Tickets
Advance Ticket Sales
Not sure you can make it to the Stuart hamfest but still want to donate for a chance to win the main prizes? This is the place for you. If you plan on coming, please get your tickets at the hamfest. When you buy online you will not get a physical ticket delivered- you will get a ticket entered and placed in the basket for each chance donation corresponding to the amount you donate. You will get an email for the transaction from PayPal, and a manual email with your ticket number(s) from one of our staff once your tickets are placed in the barrel.
Note: Online Ticket Donations end 22:59 eastern time 20 March, 2015
Important Information
- Winner need not be present for major prizes (Grand, 2nd, and 3rd)
- Major Prizes may be collected at the hamfest or shipped to the winner (shipping for continental USA ONLY)
- Amateur Radio License is not required to buy tickets (you must be licensed to transmit of course)
- Prize drawing is open to US based participants only.
- Void where prohibited by law.
Make a donation to get a prize ticket. Suggested donations are 1 for $5, 3 for $10, and 7 for $20. Please fill out the form below and proceed to PayPal-- you may donate via your PayPal account or pay with your credit/debit card by filling and submitting the form below, then click "Don't have a PayPal account?" when you arrive at the next page.