The 2026 Sioux Falls Hamfest is Saturday, July 25, 8AM–Noon at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3801 E 26th St, Sioux Falls. Admission is free. This year’s sponsor lineup is the biggest we’ve had.
Sponsors and Door Prizes
Meshnology
Contributing 12 Meshtastic mesh nodes — N39 and N30 models. Meshtastic is an open-source, off-grid mesh messaging system built on LoRa hardware that runs without internet or cell service. There’ll be a full Meshtastic forum at 11 AM for context before the drawing.
Gabil Radio
Donating antennas including the GRA-RPG, CFS-20, and CFS-40. Final list may be updated before the event.
Powerwerx
Contributing a PowerpoleBag.
Digirig
Donating a certificate.
N3FJP
Contributing a logging software certificate.
MUZI Works
Donating Base Uno nodes and batteries.
Heil
Contributing books and T-shirts.
Club-Purchased Grand Prizes
Drawn at noon:
RigExpert Stick 230 — Antenna analyzer, 0.1–230 MHz, Bluetooth-ready.
QMX+ QRP Radio — From QRP Labs, multi-band CW and digital transceiver.
Raffle Tickets
Available at club meetings now and on site July 25. Must be present for door prizes. Grand prizes can be shipped.
Also Happening July 25
- Swap tables — Free, first come first served. Bring your own table.
- 9:00 AM — ARRL Update (Bill Lippert / Nicholas Hauser KT0W)
- 10:00 AM — Parks on the Air forum
- 11:00 AM — Meshtastic forum
- License testing — Registration 9:30 AM, testing 10:00 AM · $15 · Photo ID + FRN required
- QSL checks for ARRL awards on site
- ARRL SD State Convention
Westminster Presbyterian Church · 3801 E 26th St, Sioux Falls, SD
Saturday, July 25, 2026 · 8AM–Noon · Talk-in: 146.895 PL 146.2
Free admission — all welcome · w0zwy.org