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SUMMARY:61st Annual Melbourne Hamfest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 61st Annual Melbourne Hamfest\, presented by the Platinum Coast Amateur Radio Society (PCARS)\, on Friday and Saturday\, October 9–10\, 2026\, at the Melbourne Auditorium in Melbourne\, Florida. \nWhether you’re a longtime amateur radio operator\, electronics enthusiast\, maker\, or simply curious about ham radio\, there’s something to see and do. Browse a large selection of new and used amateur radio and electronics equipment from commercial vendors\, indoor sellers\, tailgaters\, and the popular PCARS Consignment Table. \nThe Hamfest will feature forums and presentations\, an on-site HF Special Event Station (W4MLB/61)\, FREE amateur radio license exams\, hourly prize drawings\, and major prize drawings featuring radios and other amateur radio equipment. \nFamilies are welcome! The PCARS Youth Tech Workshop gives young people ages 8–18 an opportunity to learn about electronics and soldering while building a project they can take home. Preregistration is required for the workshop. \nFriday\, October 9: 12:00 PM–6:00 PM\nSaturday\, October 10: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM\nLocation: Melbourne Auditorium\, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd.\, Melbourne\, FL 32901\nAdmission: $10 for adults and covers both days; youth 18 and under are FREE.\nParking: FREE \nCome buy\, sell\, learn\, meet fellow radio and electronics enthusiasts\, and discover what amateur radio is all about! \nFor complete event information\, tickets\, schedules\, vendor information\, Youth Tech Workshop details\, and more\, visit MelbourneHamfest.org.
URL:https://downtownmelbourne.com/event/61st-annual-melbourne-hamfest-2026/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:Melbourne Auditorium\, 625 E Hibiscus Blvd\, Melbourne\, FL 32901\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32901\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Platinum Coast Amateur Radio Society (PCARS)":MAILTO:hamfest@pcars.org
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SUMMARY:61st Annual Melbourne Hamfest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 61st Annual Melbourne Hamfest\, presented by the Platinum Coast Amateur Radio Society (PCARS)\, on Friday and Saturday\, October 9–10\, 2026\, at the Melbourne Auditorium in Melbourne\, Florida. \nWhether you’re a longtime amateur radio operator\, electronics enthusiast\, maker\, or simply curious about ham radio\, there’s something to see and do. Browse a large selection of new and used amateur radio and electronics equipment from commercial vendors\, indoor sellers\, tailgaters\, and the popular PCARS Consignment Table. \nThe Hamfest will feature forums and presentations\, an on-site HF Special Event Station (W4MLB/61)\, FREE amateur radio license exams\, hourly prize drawings\, and major prize drawings featuring radios and other amateur radio equipment. \nFamilies are welcome! The PCARS Youth Tech Workshop gives young people ages 8–18 an opportunity to learn about electronics and soldering while building a project they can take home. Preregistration is required for the workshop. \nFriday\, October 9: 12:00 PM–6:00 PM\nSaturday\, October 10: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM\nLocation: Melbourne Auditorium\, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd.\, Melbourne\, FL 32901\nAdmission: $10 for adults and covers both days; youth 18 and under are FREE.\nParking: FREE \nCome buy\, sell\, learn\, meet fellow radio and electronics enthusiasts\, and discover what amateur radio is all about! \nFor complete event information\, tickets\, schedules\, vendor information\, Youth Tech Workshop details\, and more\, visit MelbourneHamfest.org.
URL:https://downtownmelbourne.com/event/61st-annual-melbourne-hamfest-2026/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Melbourne Auditorium\, 625 E Hibiscus Blvd\, Melbourne\, FL 32901\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32901\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Platinum Coast Amateur Radio Society (PCARS)":MAILTO:hamfest@pcars.org
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