Radio Rallies
Here is a list of Ham Radio Rallies for 2026
28 Dec – Sparkford Radio Rally
Davis Hall, Howell Hill, West Camel, Nr Yeovil BA22 7QX.
Doors open 9.30am, admission £2.
Refreshments and free parking on site.
Traders from 7.30am.
Contact Luke on 07870168197 or email luke@mymixradio.co.uk.co.uk for more information.
25 Jan 2026 – Lincoln Short Wave Club Winter Radio Rally
The Festival Hall, Caistor Road, Market Rasen, LN8 3HT.
Doors open at 10am. Admission £3. Tables £10.
Indoor event with ample free car parking.
Hot refreshments including the famous bacon butties.
Card payments accepted
To book tables or for more information contact Steve, M5ZZZ on 07777699069 or email m5zzz@outlook.com
8 Feb 2026 – Red Rose Winter Rally
Mather Hall, Mather Lane, Leigh, Lancs. WN7 2PJ
Large car park, catering, bring and buy, raffle, improved disable access and seating area.
Open from 10am (exhibitors 8.15am).
For more information and booking visit WMRC website at wmrc.co.uk
15 Feb 2026 – Mid Cheshire Amateur Radio Society Radioactive Fair
Nantwich Civic Hall. Cheshire, CW5 5DG.
10am – 3pm.
Card payments accepted.
70+ trader tables and exhibitor stands.
400+ Visitors.
Bring-and-buy sale, RSGB bookstall and raffle.
Catering, parking, public transport and disabled facilities
Traders: to book tables please contact the Rally Manager at info@radioactivefair.co.uk
For further and updated information please visit:
radioactivefair.co.uk and facebook.com/radioactivefair
1 Mar 2026 – Exeter Radio Rally
New Venue. The Kenn Centre, EX6 7UE, one minute from the end of the M5.
Free Car Parking. Entry Fee £3.
Trader’s entry 8am. Public entry 10am.
Bring and buy, disabled facilities, catering.
Contact Bill, G7AKJ, 07511522092, billwrench213@btinternet.com
7 Mar 2026 – Lagan Valley Amateur Radio Society Annual Rally
Hillsborough Village Centre, 7 Ballynahinch Road, BT26 6AR.
Doors open 10.30am.
More details are available at www.lvars.uk
15 Mar 2026 – Ripon and District Amateur Radio Society Rally
Great Ouseburn Village Hall, Lightmire Ln, Great Ouseburn, York YO26 9RL.
The doors open for traders at 7.30am and to the public at 10am. Admission costs £5.
Free parking, refreshments and bacon butties available.
Tables are available at a cost of £10 each, please book early.
For more information email radars.rally@gmail.com
22 Mar 2026 – Callington Radio and Electronics Rally
The Callington Radio and Electronics Rally will be held in the Town Hall, New Road, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7BE on Sunday 22 2026.
The venue is booked from 8am until 1.30pm with public access from 10am until 1pm. Entry is £2 each with no charge for those under the age of 16.
A comprehensive selection of traders, clubs and societies from the Southwest will be present along with a bring-and-buy stall and the usual excellent catering service.
The bring-and-buy stall accepts payment by all major debit and credit cards using contactless, chip and pin or by phone.
The café area and serving hatch will be in an adjacent room seating about 18 people.
The venue has disabled access, toilet facilities, and ample parking in a nearby car park with up to one hour’s parking free.
Although all tables in the main hall have now got confirmed bookings or are reserved, there is a waiting list should there be any cancellations.
Charges for tables are 6ftx2ft (£5), 5ftx2ft (£4) and 4ftx2ft (£3).
There is an adjacent room available (~50sq.m) with no tables at a cost of £45 for a single occupant.
Pre-booking is essential, so please contact Alastair (M0KRR) at alastair.kerr1@btinternet.com or by phone on 01503 262 755 with your requirements as soon as possible.
Visit callingtonradiosociety.org.uk for more information.
22 Mar 2026 – Dover Amateur Radio Club Rally
Note new venue: Eastry Village Hall, High Street, Eastry, Kent CT13 0QB
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Google maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/EXUpMTYLoi7RdSuQ9
Trevor G6APW. Publicity@darc.online
10am to 2pm.
Entrance fee still £3.
Tea, coffee and bacon rolls available on site.
Tables are £15 each, maximum two tables per vendor.
To book your table please contact the Club via darc.online
12 Apr 2026 – Northern Amateur Radio Societies Association (NARSA) Exhibition (Blackpool Rally)
Norbreck Castle Exhibition Centre, Blackpool FY2 9AA.
Details from Dave, M0OBW 01270 761 608, 07720 656542, dwilson@btinternet.com
narsa.org.uk
21 Jun 2026 – East Suffolk Wireless Revival (Ipswich Radio Rally)
Kirton Recreation Ground, Back Road, Kirton IP10 0PW (just off the A14).
Doors open at 9.30am and the entry fee for visitors is £3. The venue has free car parking. Trade tables are from £10. There will be trade stands, a car boot sale, a bring and buy, special interests groups, GB4SWR HF station and an RSGB bookstall. Catering is available on site. Contact Kevin, G8MXV, 07710 046 846.
eswr.org.uk
9 Aug 2026 – Flight Refuelling ARS Hamfest
Cobham Sports and Social Club Ground, Merley, near Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3DA.
9am to 3pm. Admission £5 (includes parking). Talk-in on 145.550MHz. On site catering and bar.
No dogs except assistance dogs (landowner’s condition).
Indoor and field pitches.
Car-boot sellers and field traders welcome from 7am.
Booking forms available via frars.co.uk
11 Oct – 2026 Annual Hornsea ARC Rally
Driffield Showground, YO25 9FB, East Yorkshire.
Details from Les on 01377 252 393.
25 Oct 2026 – Galashiels Radio Rally and Open Day
The Volunteer Hall, St Johns Street, Galashiels, TD1 3JX.
Doors open at 11.15am. Disabled access from 11am. Admission £3.
Bring and buy, refreshments and traders.
More details at galaradioclub.co.uk
