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Ham Swaps ~ last update: 19 Aug 2026
Hamfests / SWAPs / Trunk Sales
Listed are within about 150 miles from Owosso/Corunna Area
The following is a list of Hamfests &/or SWAPs that are within about 150 miles from the Owosso/Corunna area. Some events are 'outside' this radius, but they seem to draw interest from some of the SARA members. PLEASE check the individual web links for current information for event details, as these occasionally change. The sponsoring club’s web site is a great place to look for updates on current details and see what they are currently up to.
Also check the ARRL Hamfest Calendar web site. ARRL Hamfest Calendar. They may have 'better' data, always double check the organizations website - if available.
Our list is in date order. Enjoy the information and let us know if we need to update or add anything. Some SWAPs we may not have good web links for... if you have better information, please let us know.
January
TBD Royal Oak, MI Hazel Park Swap - Royal Oak, Royal Oak Farmer's Market, 316 E. Eleven Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48067. $5.00 8:00 AM till 12:00 noon.
February
TBD Traverse City, MI - Cherryland ARC, 5.00 at door 8:00 till 12:00 noon. Immaculate Conception Elementary School, 218 Vine St., Traverse City, MI.
TBD Livonia, MI - Livonia ARC, Monaghan Banquet Center, 19801 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Time 8:00 AMZ till noon; Cost 1s $5.00.
April
TBD Burnips, MI ~ Allegan County ARC AC8RC, 8:00 AM till 12:00 Noon (Rain or Shine) SALEM TOWNSHIP HALL which is located @ Corner of 30th Street and 3003 142nd Ave. Burnips, MI 49314. ~ West of Dorr ~ US-131 exit-68.
TBD St. Joseph, MI ~ St. Joseph County Michigan ARC St. Joseph County Faitgrounds Building #52, 316 E. Charlotte St. ~ Enter off S. Franklin St., Centerville, MI 49032.
May
TBD Cadillac, MI ~ Wexaukee County ARC, 1st Saturday in May Mackinaw Trail Middle School (Cadillac), 8401 S. Mackinaw Trail, Cadillac, MI. 8 AM till Noon for $5.00. see the flyer: Cadillac Swap. Testing all license classes at 10:30 am $15.00 [Preregister Please].
21~23 May 2027 Xenia, OH Dayton Hamvention Fri-Sunday, Dayton ARC, Green Cty. Fairgrounds, 210 Fairgrounds Rd., Xenia. Web Link: https://hamvention.org/
June
TBD Grand Rapids, MI ~ Independent Repeater Association, Inc., {Grand Rapids}, Fairgrounds, 5235 Park Avenue, Hudsonville, 49426 Start Activities on FRIDAY! 8 AM till Noon. $8.00 in advance; $12:00 at the door. Testing at 10:00 AM.
TBD Midland, MI ~ Midland ARC ~ W8KEA ~ Salvation Army Center on 600 E. Waldo Rd. 8 AM till Noon. Admission is $5.00, Trunk sales and Inside sales are $5.00.
TBD Monroe, MI ~ Monroe County Communication Association Monroe County Fairgrounds, 3775 South Custer Rd., Monroe 48161 {M-50 at Raisinville Rd - 2 miles west of Monroe} - 7:30 AM till 1:00 PM. $7.00 at the gate
July
TBD Shellby Township, MI GMARC Trunk Swap; 8:00 AM to ??@ Packard Proving Grounds, Shelby Township, 39965 Van Dyke Ave - North of 22 Mile Rd.
Web Link: http://gm.arc.org Web Link is not working??
August
23 Aug 2026 Port Huron, MI ~ Seaway Swap. Eastern Michigan Amateur Radio Club
Quay Street Farmers Market, 100 Merchant St. Talk-In 146720 186.2 Hz PL
Contact: John Cordone, W4XED Ph: [810] 455-3083. eMail: W4XED@sccarpsc.org
September
12 Sep 2026 Shelby Township, MI ~ General Motors ARC Swap. Web Link: http://gm.arc.org
Web Link is not working ??
12 Sep 2026 Wyoming, MI ~ Grand Rapids ARA. Web Link: https://w8dc.org/grand-rapids-area-hamfest/
$10.00, VE Testing, Home School Building, 5625 Burlingame Ave., SW, Wyoming, MI
13 Sep 2026 Findlay, OH ~ Findlay Hamfest. Findlay Radio Club. Web Link: http//findlayradioclub.org
$10.00 Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1017 E. Sandusky St., Findlay, OH 45039
19 Sep 2026 Berrien Center, MI ~ BARA Trunk Swap. Web Link: https://w8mai.org/index.php/club-information/bara-trunk-swap Web Link is not working.
19 Sep 2026 West Branch, MI ~ O.A.A.R.S Ham Swap. Web Link: http://www.k8or.club Web Link is not working.
20 Sep 2026 Adrian, MI ~ Adrian ARC. Web Site: http://w8tqe.com Lenawee County Fairgrounds, 2651 W. Cadmus Rd., Adrian, MI 49221 8:00 Am till close.
26 Sep 2026 Gaylord, MI ~ Top of Michigan ARC Gaylord and Thunder Bay ARC Alpena. Web Link: http://www.nm8rc.org
VE Testing $5.00 9:00 AM till 1:00 PM Gaylord Knights of Columbus, 2573 Wilkinson Rd., Gaylord, MI 49735
27 Sep 2026 Berea, OH, ~ Cleveland Hamfest. Hamfest Association of Cleveland Web Link: https://www.HAC.org
VE Testing $10.00 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon Berea Fairgrounds (Eastland Rd. Entrance), 160 Eastland Rd., Berea, OH 44017 NOTE: Eastland Rd closed 9 ~ 10 AM - arrive early!
October
03 Oct 2026 ~ Kalamazoo, MI ~ Kalamazoo Hamfest and Vintage Electronic Expo. Web Link: http://www.kalamazoohamfest.org/
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM - VE Testing $8.00 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, 2900 Lake St., Kalamazoo, MI 49048
17 Oct 2026 ~ Muskegon, MI ~ Muskegon Color Tour Hamfest. Muskegon Co. Emergency Communication Services. Web Link: https://mcecs.net/old-site/Hamfest.htm $5.00 VE Testing Fellowship Reformed Church, 4200 E. Apple St., Muskegon, MI 49442
November
21 Nov 2026 Fort Wayne, IN ~ Fort Wayne Hamfest & Computer Expo. Allen County Amateur Radio Technical Society, Inc. Web Link: https://www.fortwaynehamfest.com/
December
TBD