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The 2026 Raleigh Hamfest is in the Books!

Thank you to the Dealers, Exhibitors,
Flea Market Sellers,
Volunteers, and Attendees for making it a success!


Experience the Largest All-Indoor Hamfest
on the East Coast
NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC, April 3, 2027
Brought to you by the
Raleigh Amateur Radio Society

When & Where







April 3, 2027

8:00 AM — 3:00 PM

The Jim Graham Building
North Carolina State Fairgrounds
Raleigh, NC
See here for directions

2026 Door Prizes!


Grand Prize

Yaesu FTDX10 HF Radio

Congratulations to Lowell Suggs,
our 2026 winner!

See the happy winner here!

First Prize

Yaesu FTM-510DR ASP FM/C4FM
Dual Band Mobile

Congratulations to David Jones,
our 2026 winner!

“Early Bird” Prize

ICOM IC-2730A Dual Band Mobile

Congratulations to Okesha Peterson,
our 2026 winner!

See the happy winner here!

Volunteer Prize

Yaesu FT-70DR Dual Band Handheld Radio

PLUS! Hourly drawings for other fabulous prizes!

See the Door Prizes page for details. Complimentary tickets are not eligible for prize drawings (except that RARSfest Volunteers are eligible for the Volunteer Prize as described).

Cousin's Confections has food and beverages for sale in the restaurant area. Breakfast – Biscuits (Sausage, Bacon, or Ham), assorted Danish, assorted Juices, and fresh brewed Coffee. Lunch – Chicken Tenders, Italian Sausage, Burgers, Hot Dogs, BBQ Pork Sandwiches, assorted Wraps, Tater Tots potatoes, Soft Drinks, and Lemonade. The restaurant opens at 7:30 AM so people waiting in line before the hamfest starts can get a beverage and a snack while they are waiting. Once the hamfest starts at 8:00 AM, the restaurant is accessible only from the show floor.

General Admission


  • Pricing for 2027 will be announced in early January

Commercial Area


  • For sellers of new amateur radio and related equipment, and exhibitors of items, groups, or activities related to amateur radio
  • Located in a prime traffic area at the front of the show floor
  • Attractive 10' x 10' booth space or eight-foot tables in a custom arrangement (space permitting)
  • The Dealer Package with 2027 pricing will be available in early January

Flea Market


  • For the sale of amateur radio and related items and the promotion of amateur radio clubs or groups only. No other sales, solicitations, or groups are permitted. (No gutters, jewelry, crafts, candles, macramé, etc., please!)
  • Pricing for 2027 will be announced in early January
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