Indoor Vendor Tables
$20.00 per space
Each indoor space includes one table, with additional tables available for $5.00. Setup starts at 6:00 AM so you are ready when the doors open.
September 12th 2026
- Field of Dreams Activity Center
- 1145 Treadway Dr.
- Dandridge, TN 37725
East Tennessee, The Gateway to the Smokies!
East TennesseeHamfest
Indoor vendor tables, wide-open tailgating, prize drawings and on-site VE testing — all in one day, right at the doorstep of the Smokies.
Presented by the Lakeway Amateur Radio Club
Saturday, September 12th 2026
One Day, Start to Finish
Plan your arrival around the hours below. Tailgaters and indoor vendors get in ahead of the crowd; everyone else walks through the door at eight.
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6:00 AM
Vendor Setup
Indoor vendors roll in early to claim tables and get gear on display before the doors open.
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7:00 AM
Tailgating Setup
Back the truck up on the grass, drop the tailgate and lay out the swap goods.
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8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Doors Open
Six hours of buying, selling, testing and talking radio at the Field of Dreams Activity Center.
Admission & Table Prices
Simple, flat pricing — the same as it has always been. Reserve your indoor space early; the room fills up well before September.
- AdmissionIncludes a prize drawing ticket for the day.$10.00
- Indoor Vendor SpacePer space, one table included.$20.00
- Additional Table RentalAdd tables to any indoor space.$5.00
- Tailgating SpacePer space, plus admission.$10.00
Reserve Your Space
Early bird admission ends July 1st.
Dandridge, Tennessee — Gateway to the Smokies
On-site examinations
VE Testing — Get Your License or Upgrade!
Volunteer examiners run sessions all through Hamfest day. Study up, bring your paperwork, and walk out with a new ticket or a higher class.
- Testing for a brand-new Technician license
- Upgrades to General and Amateur Extra
- Volunteer examiners on site through the event day
For testing information, email us at
vetesting@lakewayarc.orgSell, Swap and Win
Whether you want a table under the roof or a patch of grass behind the truck, there is room for you at the Field of Dreams.
Tailgating on the Grass
$10.00 per space
Open-air swapping right beside your vehicle. Tailgating setup opens at 7:00 AM; spaces are plus admission.
Prizes All Day Long
Ticket with admission
Every $10.00 admission includes a prize drawing ticket. Stick around — winners are called throughout the day.
“East Tennessee, the Gateway to the Smokies — and one of the friendliest rooms in amateur radio.”
Lakeway Amateur Radio Club
Local operators who put on this Hamfest every year for the East Tennessee radio community.
Service on the Air
Nets, public service events and emergency communications support across the Lakeway area.
New Hams Welcome
Come with questions. Members are glad to talk antennas, radios and getting licensed.
Find Us & Get In Touch
Questions about admission, vendor tables or tailgating? Reach out and we will help you plan your day.
- Info emailhamfest@easttennesseehamfest.comVE testing questions: vetesting@lakewayarc.org
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VenueField of Dreams Activity Center
1145 Treadway Dr.
Dandridge, TN 37725 - Event daySeptember 12th, 2026 — doors 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM