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The HOOSIER HILLS HAMFEST
is OCTOBER 8th, 2022
Hourly door prizes PLUS
ARRL Store Gift Certificates *
Hourly door prizes* including ARRL store gift certificates. Vendors and flea market (tailgate) will be set up inside the main building with outside on the parking lot as the sellers option. There will be lots of "treasures" for you to purchase. Doors open to the public at 8 am on Saturday. You really don't want to miss this years Annual Hoosier Hills Hamfest!!!
Admission
We will be selling all admission tickets at the south entry door next to the overhead garage door. Admission for everyone 12 years and older is five dollars ($5), children under 12 are FREE with a paid adult. All tickets sold and placed in the "cage" are eligible for hourly door prizes.(Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
COVID-19 Precautions
We are requesting that everyone wear face masks and keep a 6 foot minimum distance from other guests as much as possible per CDC guidelines. Hand sanitizer will be available.Food & Drinks
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, will not have food or drinks available.Vendors & Inside Flea Market
Exhibitors inside the main building, will be supplied 1 table for each 10 ft x 10 ft space and the price is just $10 per space (Plus admission) and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Discounts available for quantity space rental. Spaces can be reserved in advance by contacting the club's hamfest contact person, W.W. - KB9TMP. Power is available, but you will need to supply any extension cords.Outdoor Flea Market (Tailgate)
Flea Market (Tailgate) sellers are encouraged to come inside the main building for protection from the weather. If you choose to stay outside the fee is $5 for up to 20 ft of space on the blacktop tailgate area. (no tables provided) The fee will be collected in addition to the admission price. Driving "tent" stakes into the blacktop is not allowed for any reason. (4H Fairground rules)Set-Up For Vendors & Flea Market (Tailgate)
A drawing of the main building exhibit hall and map of the fairgrounds is available below. Vendors and those tailgate flea market, will have access to the fairgrounds Friday evening from 4:30 to 6 pm, plus Saturday morning at 6am for setup.All vendor/tailgate fees will be collected at your assigned booth.
Admission to be paid for at the south entrance.
Camping
Those who are camping overnight will need to make arrangements with the Lawrence County 4H Fairgrounds at the time you set up. The fairgrounds caretaker lives onsite on the south west corner of the blacktop parking lot. The HHHC does not charge for your camping and receives no proceeds from the camping fees charged. The Lawrence County 4H Fairground charges $20 overnight with electricity and water hookup*. Primitive (no water or electricity) is $10 overnight*. Showers and restrooms are available for both styles of camping. * 2014 PricesVE Testing
ARRL VE testing will be offered to those interested. Test registration will begin at 9:30 am local time and testing will begin at 10am. The VE testing fee is $15 and you will need to bring a "PHOTO ID" along with your FRN number to test. (SEE BELOW) If you're planning on upgrading, please bring a photocopy of your current license also.The FCC has directed VECs/VE teams that they CAN NOT accept social security numbers at exam sessions. Examinees MUST register with the FCC CORES registration system and receive an FRN number before they can test on exam day. FCC CORES User Account and Registration: https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do.
FCC License Fee instructions: The applicant is to pay application fees directly to the FCC via the License Manager System or Fee Filer System. VECs and VE teams WILL NOT be allowed collect the $35 fee at the test session. To learn more about the FCC Amateur Radio License Fee Please see this page. FCC License Fee Link Will Open In New Window
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For questions about VE Testing
The hamfest will go on RAIN OR SHINE!
Make your plans to attend now!
Main Building Exhibit Hall Map
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Google Earth View of Hamfest Site
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GPS Location 38o 48' 20.74 N - 86o 31' 33.48 W
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Disclaimers
* One door prize or gift certificate per hour per person. Must be present to win hourly door prizes. Lawrence County 4H Fairground's Rules do not allow pets inside the buildings. Service animals are exempt.|
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