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Manitoba Ham Fest 2026 – August 8 in Austin

Join us at the Manitoba Agricultural Museum in Austin for the Manitoba Ham Fest on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Open 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM!

The Brandon Amateur Radio Club is hosting the Manitoba Ham Fest at the Manitoba Agricultural Museum in Austin, Manitoba on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Doors open at 11:00 AM and close at 3:00 PM. There is no charge to enter the Museum grounds if attending the Ham Fest.

This year’s main corporate sponsor is Prairie Mobile Communications.

For full details, download the Ham Fest flyer.

Admission

  • Tickets: $5 per person, includes one entry into the door prizes
  • Entrance: Main entrance on the west side of the Pioneer Centre building

Flea Market Tables

  • Table fee: $10 (setup begins at 10:00 AM)
  • Vendor entrance: Overhead door on the east side of the Pioneer Centre
  • To reserve a table: Contact Flea Market Chairman Alex Broad, VE4ADJ at (204) 724-9036 or broad1rcha@hotmail.com

Door Prizes

Tickets will also be sold for Bag Draws and a 50/50 Draw (License #: LGCA-19335-SOR). Prize draws begin at 1:30 PM. Only your ticket needs to be present to win.

General Inquiries

Contact Stan Penner, VE4SJP at (204) 794-0817 or ve4sjp@gmail.com.

On Site

RAM Cable Shop at Ham Fest

RAM will have a presence at Ham Fest! Due to logistical constraints we won’t be bringing complete inventory, so if there’s something you’d like to pick up in Austin, get your pre-order in ahead of time. See the Cable Shop pre-order announcement for details.

Hope to see you there!

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