Hamvention 2024
Sponsored by the Dayton Amateur Radio Association
Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Center
210 Fairground Road, Xenia Ohio, 45385
Friday, May 17th | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 18th | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 19th | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
www.Hamvention.org
Hamvention is the world’s largest annual gathering of radio amateurs and has been sponsored by the Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA) since 1952.
Tickets
Tickets are $26 advance registration and $30 at the door. Includes admission for all three days. 12 years and under are admitted free if accompanied by a valid ticket holder. Junior high through high school students can obtain a free ticket at the will call window.
Meet ARRL Officials and Program Representatives
Stop by and say hello to President Rick Roderick, K5UR, First Vice President Kristen McIntyre, K6WX, Second Vice President Mike Ritz, W7VO, Great Lakes Division Director Scott Yonally, N8SY, Vice Director Roy Hook, W8REH, Ohio Section Manager Tom Sly, WB8LCD, Education and Learning Manager Steve Goodgame, K5ATA, ARRL National Instructor Gordon West, WB6NOA, and many more.
ARRL Youth Rally – Saturday May, 18
Young hams and young newcomers to amateur radio are reminded to register for the 2024 ARRL Youth Rally, which will be held on Saturday during the convention. While Hamvention offers free tickets for youths aged 12 through high school, advance registration for the Youth Rally ($20) includes a t-shirt to wear on Saturday, a badge, lanyard, and reusable tote bag. Advance registration ends Sunday, May 12. Register now.
ARRL Membership
Bonus gift when you join ARRL or extend your membership at Hamvention.
ARRL-sponsored Forums
Enjoy a wide range of exciting ARRL forums and discussions in Forum Room 3.
ARRL Events App
Download the ARRL Event App to help navigate Hamvention on your mobile device. The app includes Hamvention’s full program, so attendees can browse and schedule forums, find affiliated events, and preview the list of exhibitors. During the event, follow the hourly prize drawings. Available for Apple and Android devices, or use the browser version.
Get There!
Check out the ARRL National Convention program guide (PDF). For more information about Hamvention and to purchase tickets, visit www.hamvention.org.
