Joplin Hamfest 2019
Here is a visual look at the 2019 Joplin, Missouri Hamfest! There was a ton of neat stuff for sale and on display here. Furthermore, if you are in the area you might as well stop by the Joplin hamfest.
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Ararat Shrine Hambash 2019
The Ararat Shrine Hambash was finally here. We had just got back the weekend before from the Green Country Hamfest in Claremore, Oklahoma. There was not too much on my list of this to get at a hamfest but we wanted to make a day trip up to Kansas City, Missouri anyway. This is the 3rd year in a row that we have attended this Ararat Shrine Hambash. This year it was PACKED. I mean Read More …
Green Country Hamfest 2019
This year we decided to camp at the Expo for the Green Country Hamfest. They do have a small county run campground next to the Expo center. My wife and I left before the sun even thought about coming up from west central Missouri. We took nothing but back roads all the way to Bartlesville, Oklahoma. You say why Bartlesville? Well we actually had another event that we wanted to attend before the hamfest and Read More …
Joplin Hamfest 2018
Honey!!! Let’s go to the Joplin Hamfest!!! Nonetheless, we got up early on a Saturday morning and drove two hours for this? YES!!! The Joplin Hamfest is one the more organized hamfest in southwest Missouri. Furthermore I look forward to going to this every year. This year it was held at the Jack Lawton Convention Center just south of Joplin, MO. in a nearby town of Saginaw, MO. New venue, new vendors, new people, new Read More …
Warrensburg Hamfest 2018
Another successful Warrensburg Hamfest 2018! Here are a couple of snapshots I took while there. I did get to visit with several friends while in attendance. Lots of goodies to look at and purchase…
Ararat Shrine ARC Hambash 2018
My YL was gone and I had a couple of days left unattended so I made a quick dash up to the Ararat Shrine Hambash in Kansas City, MO. I had attended this event last year but I didn’t arrive till later in the day. This time I was there before they opened the doors at 7:30 am. There were a whole bunch of people and vendors there. I did run in to a few Read More …
Green Country Hamfest 2018
The Green Country Hamfest is a great hamfest! People come from all over several states to go here. This is the 3rd year in a row that the XYL and myself have attended. This year was different though. We decided to pre purchase our tickets this year and save a few bucks. We also planned to camp at the campgrounds right next to the expo center. The camping did not work out and if you Read More …
Joplin Hamfest 2017
The wife and I hopped in the Jeep and headed for the Joplin hamfest. However, the Hamfest that was held on August 26th this year. On the way down we listened to the 7.290 Traffic Net. This was Hurricane Harvey that was hitting Texas. Lots more people here this year than last year! Hung out with W0EBV and had an eyeball QSO! After all that walking around and looking at what Joplin Hamfest had to Read More …
OZARKCON 2017
I wanted to attend OZARKCON gathering of QRP enthusiast last year but never made it. This year I knew I was going to attend at least on Friday evening. Only got to spend a couple of hours there and it was well worth it. I got so wrapped up in talking with people that I forgot to take pictures. I am looking forward to attending next year! W5CYF – Check out his Youtube channel N4CCB Read More …
Mount Vernon Hamfest 2017
Mount Vernon hamfest is always a great little hamfest to attend. This year was no exception. Furthermore, they had a great turn out and lots of vendors and sellers. Here are some random pictures from Mount Vernon Hamfest 2017. Hanging out with W0EBV again… 73! N0RVS