Kalamazoo Hamfest

10/04/2025

Just a quick peek! We're in full swing at the Kalamazoo Hamfest! Come check us out at the Kalamazoo Expo Center!

09/30/2025

Join us this Saturday, October 4, 2025 for the 2025 Kalamazoo Hamfest! Open from 9am to 3pm!
Come join us this Saturday at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center for the Kalamazoo Hamfest & Vintage Electronics Show.
Doors open at 9am and Entry is only $8!

Where: GPS: N 42 16.674 W 085 32.585
Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds and Expo Center
2900 Lake St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048

When: Saturday, October 4, 2025 9am-3pm

Once again this year we will feature 2 rooms of vendors, several presentations, and Amateur Radio Testing.

Our vendor liaison has be working diligently to line up vendors to meet your needs. If you are interested in vending and want to know if space is available, reach out to Bryan at [email protected] to see if we can squeeze you in.

Whether you are interested in testing for the first time or Upgrading your Amateur Radio license, we've got you covered! Testing begins at 10am! For questions regarding testing for your Amateur Radio license, please contact John, WB8ZVV [email protected].

10/05/2024

10/05/2024

Lots of amazing things to buy! Please remember No Dolly's, carts, or large items allowed through the glass doors!

10/05/2024

Doors open at 9! Ticket sales begin 8:30. Vendors are setting up and getting ready to greet you!

10/04/2024

Setup is underway and vendors are coming in from near and far with more arriving in the morning! Make sure you come and support them Tomorrow, Saturday October 5, 2/24 from 9am - 4pm!

10/02/2024

We're looking forward to seeing you this Saturday from 9am-4pm at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center!

09/19/2024

Testing at the Kalamazoo Hamfest will begin at 10 am. Study up and mark your calendar!

10/14/2023

If you are looking for your next opportunity to take your Amateur Radio exam in Kalamazoo, November 18 is your chance! Contact John wb8zvv AT gmail.com and let him know you are interested.

10/07/2023

A Great Big THANK YOU to our Volunteers, without whom this event could not happen!

10/07/2023

Thank you to our presenters, vendors, and attendees for making a great event!
We were so busy we didn't get a lot of photos, so share yours with us!

10/05/2023

Thank you Phillip for the construction detour information. If you are coming from downtown kalamazoo, please be aware of the following detour:

**CONSTRUCTION DETOUR ROUTE**
Lake Street from Bus I-94 to Lamont St is closed due to construction.
Please use the following alternate routes.
DETOUR DIRECTIONS TO THE EXPO CENTER AND ENTER THE GROUND VIA OUR OLMSTEAD GATE:
From East: I-94 to Exit 81 (BL-94), turn right onto Olmstead Road.
From West: I-94 to Exit 80 (Sprinkle Rd.), follow the roundabout to head north onto Sprinkle, turn left onto
BL-94, turn right onto Olmstead Road.
From North/South: US-131 to I-94 East to Exit 80 (Sprinkle Rd.) follow the roundabout to head north onto
Sprinkle, turn left onto BL-94, turn right onto Olmstead Road