What is a Hamfest?

A hamfest is a meeting of people interested in Amateur Radio. Hamfests offer exhibits, forums, amateur radio testing, and fleamarkets for Amateur Radio operators or “hams.”

Tickets Available Now – Click To Get Yours Today

Tickets are available now at this link. You can save money by purchasing them online or with cash or a credit card at the door.

Hours of Operation

Oklahoma City’s Ham Holiday is a two-day hamfest. On Friday, vendors and flea market table holders can set up their wares from noon to 3:00 p.m. The doors will open to the public from 3:00 p.m. until the banquet begins at 6:30 p.m. On Saturday, the building will open for setup at 7:00 a.m., and the doors will be open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to the show’s end at 3:00 p.m. The Hamfest schedule is listed on the Ham Holiday Schedule page at this link.

Friday Banquet

We have a 6:30 p.m. Friday evening banquet to feed and entertain the hams in attendance. The details are being worked on, and will be available soon. This banquet is a great place to visit with your fellow hams and the regional, state, and local ARRL leadership present. The banquet information is available on this page.

Wouff Hong Ceremony

Unfortunately, the Wouff Hong Ceremony will not be performed this year. Join us again in 2025 to try to be inducted into this ARRL society.

Food Stations

Unfortunately, the food stations will not be available this year during the 2024 Ham Holiday event.

Super Raffle

The 2025 Super Raffle package is a Yaesu FT-DX101D HF/50MHz 100W Transceiver. This 100-watt radio includes a built-in antenna tuner, a 30-amp power supply, and more. Only three hundred $20 tickets will be sold, so get yours while they are available. Buy your tickets online and get more information at this link.

Grand Prize Raffle

The 2025 Grand Prize drawing will be held at 2:30 p.m. for a Yaesu FT-710 AESS 50 MHz-HF radio. You do not have to be present to win this prize. Buy your tickets online and get more information at this link.

Pre-Registration Prize

If you pre-register and buy tickets online before July 20, you will be entered for an Icom IC-2730A Dual Band Mobile Radio! You do not need to be present to win this prize! Purchase your tickets online at this link.

Talk-In Frequency

A talk-in repeater on 146.760 MHz minus offset, tone 141.3 Hz, will be operational both Friday and Saturday for those needing directions or other assistance. Announcements and information will be made on our talk about frequency, 146.490 MHz simplex.

License Testing

Ready to get your license or upgrade? Ham Holiday 2025 will give you that opportunity. Register for the License Testing Session by clicking here. Free tests begin on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. All test sessions must begin by 1:00 p.m. Special offer for new hams. Pass a test for your first license here, and we will refund your Ham Holiday ticket price or give you a free Ham Holiday ticket!!! Good luck!

Raffle Prizes

This year, we’ll again be able to buy additional raffle tickets. These tickets are available online and at the door.

Brochure

Click this link to download a copy of the 2024 Ham Holiday Brochure for your club or friends.

Ham Holiday Location

This year, we will be at Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) at 7777 S. May, Oklahoma City, OK. Follow the arrows and use parking lot D. More location information is available at this link.

Free Parking

Ample parking is available. Follow the signs to enter parking lot D at the northwest entrance.

ARRL Oklahoma State Convention

Forums

This is the 2024 list to help you plan your day.

TimeRoom 1H5Room 1H9Room 1H7Room 1H1
0900-0950ARRL Forum OK Section Manager Mark Kleine –N5HZRHF APRS and VARA HF
Jeff Scoville–AE5ME
POTA/QRP
Duane Angles–AA5KD
1000-1050ARES
Mark Conklin–N7XYO
M17 PROJECT Jeff Scoville–AE5MEQUANGSHENG UV-K6 Duane Angles – AA5KD
1100-1150AUXCOM
Gayland Kitch–WX5MOR
OKDXA
Jeff Martin–K5WE
AREDN MESH NETWORK
Chris Chandler – KW5CCC
1200-1250OKC Memorial Marathon Communications – Jon Love – KJ5DBLDIGIPI and APRS on Steroids – Dave Downing – WD5GVE Session
Ed Hatch — AG5DV
– Be Here by 12:30 to start a test
1300-1400