2026 Des Moines Radio Amateurs Association Hamfest – 04/25/26 Des Moines, IA

Mar 25th, 2026 | By | Category: Alerts, Area Events, DMRAA Events, DMRAA Meetings, Hamfests, Swap Meets & Classes, VE Testing

Now is the time to submit your table reservations for the 2026 Des Moines Radio Amateurs Association Hamfest by completing the electronic form on our website.  The webform will send an email to the person reserving the table (check your spam filter) and the hamfest committee.  No payment is due until you arrive at the hamfest to setup your table(s).

The club incurs costs for each table and chair placed.  By placing a reservation you are helping us operate the hamfest more efficiently.

Date: Saturday, April 25th, 2026

Location:  Elwell Family Food Center

Directions:  http://www.iowastatefair.org/visit/directions/

Admission:  $10.00 each, ages 12 & Under: FREE

Tables:  $20.00 for the first table, each additional table:  $15.00

Hours: 8:00am to 12:00pm

Friday Vendor Setup 3:00pm-5:00pm, Saturday Vendors setup at 7:00am, public is not admitted until 8:00am.

Online Table Reservations can be made by completing the form below.

Door Prizes include a Xiegu X6100 SDR HF Transciever and a Yaesu FTM-510D C4FM Digital/FM Transceiver.  Must be present to win.

Vendors:

VE testing:  Technician, General & Extra Exams

  • Testing Fee: $15
  • Registration: 9:00 am
  • Testing: 9:30 am-11:30 am
  • No one will be admitted for testing after 9:30 am

 

    Hamfest table reservation

    Your name and call sign

    Your e-mail

    Phone number

    How many tables would you like to reserve?

    Per Iowa Code section 423.33(3) as an event sponsor we are required to ask if your sales (if any) are subject to sales tax. (See https://revenue.iowa.gov/taxes/tax-guidance/sales-use-excise-tax/special-events-tax-permits) for more information):

    Please enter any comments or questions below. If your sales will be subject to sales tax, please note your sales tax permit number.