What: ARRL at Hamvention^® 2026

When: May 15 - 17, 2026

Where: Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Center, 120 Fairground Road, Xenia, Ohio 45385 

Official websites:

• www.hamvention.org - Dayton Hamvention
• www.arrl.org/expo - ARRL-sponsored exhibits and programs at Hamvention

Hamvention Tickets: hamvention.org

ARRL Program: download PDF

ARRL Events app: navigate the entire Hamvention program now. More info >>

Travel Planning:

• www.greenecountyohio.org
• www.greenecountyfairgrounds.com
• www.daytoncvb.com

2026 ARRL Youth Rally at Hamvention -- Saturday, May 16
Connect with other young hams at Hamvention! The Youth Rally is intended for students who are 11 to 21 years of age. While Hamvention offers free tickets for youth aged 12 through high school, advance registration for the Youth Rally is recommended. The Youth Rally registration fee is $20 and includes a tee shirt (to wear on Saturday), badge, lanyard, and reusable tote bag.

Register for Youth Rally -- Register for the Youth Rally NOW!

ARRL Collegiate Amateur Radio Program at Hamvention:

• Visit the Collegiate Amateur Radio booth at Hamvention each year -- located in the ARRL exhibit area.
  
• Join us at the Collegiate Amateur Radio forum at Hamvention.
• Collegiate Amateur Radio Dinner, Friday, May 15, 2026 at 6 PM. After spending the day at Hamvention (and participating in the Collegiate Amateur Radio forum), come join us for some casual fun. Pizza and soft drinks will be provided courtesy of the ARRL Collegiate Amateur Radio Program! All are welcome including current students, faculty, staff, parents, friends, and alumni. This is a great opportunity to meet and network with other college hams. Please RSVP so we can reserve enough seats.

What is Amateur Radio (or “ham radio"): www.arrl.org/what-is-ham-radio

ARRL, in partnership with Hamvention, is offering the free ARRL Events app to help attendees navigate the large-scale event. The app includes Hamvention's full program, so attendees can browse and schedule forums, find affiliated events, and preview the extensive list of exhibitors. During the event, attendees can use other app features to follow the hourly prize drawings populated by the Dayton Hamvention Prize Committee, and browse building and site maps. Attendees are also encouraged to tap on the MyProfile icon in the app to add their name and call sign, email address, and any additional information they would like to share with other Hamvention guests. Additionally, the MyBadge icon displays a QR code of your event badge that can be scanned by another attendee or exhibitor using the Scan Badge icon – instantly connecting shared contact information with other hams at the event. The app is available for Apple and Android smart devices, or access the web browser version which is optimized for nearly any browser or other type of mobile device. Visit your app store to download the app (search “ARRL Events”) or via the following link:

ARRL Events app: www.tripbuildermedia.com/apps/arrl (or use the web version)

iOS App

Get the ARRL Events app for your iPhone or iPad.

Android App

Get the ARRL Events app for your Android device.