[Phillip Beall (W5EBC)]

All,

The Shreveport-Bossier Hamfest is coming up quickly—just a little over two weeks from now.

The event will be held Friday and Saturday, August 7–8, 2026, at the Louisiana State Fair Agriculture Building, located at 3206 Pershing Avenue in Shreveport.

Friday’s hours are 1:00–5:00 p.m., followed by a full day on Saturday from 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. The hamfest will feature door prizes, food concessions, vendors, and FCC license testing Saturday morning from 8:30–9:30 a.m.

This year’s event is also the home of the 2026 ARRL Delta Division Convention and is promoted as the largest hamfest in Louisiana. It should provide a great opportunity to browse equipment, visit with fellow amateur radio operators, and support amateur radio throughout the Ark-La-Tex region.

A tip of the hat to fellow RRVARC member Ronnie Rumsey (KA5LEK) for making sure this event was on our radar and for passing along the flyer. Ronnie is active in several amateur radio clubs throughout the region and is always looking for activities that our members might enjoy.

Thanks for thinking of us, Ronnie. We appreciate you and are glad to have you on the mend!

Event flyer appears below.

73,
Phillip Beall (W5EBC)

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