Hamfests in Illinois
Every upcoming amateur radio hamfest, convention, swapfest and tailgate in Illinois — dates, venue, admission, talk-in frequency and what is on, with each event on the map.
5 events found in the next 120 days.
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W9DXCC Convention
September 11–12, 2026
Chicago Marriott - Naperville, 1801 North Naper Blvd., Naperville, IL 60540
Sponsored by Northern Illinois DX Association (NIDXA)
- Type
- Convention
- Talk-in
- none
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Midwest Superfest, ARRL Illinois Section Convention
September 19–20, 2026
Three Sisters Park, 17189 IL-29, Chillicothe, IL 61523
Sponsored by Peoria Area Amateur Radio Club
- Type
- Hamfest
- Talk-in
- 147.075 156.7
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Radio Expo
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 6:00 am – 3:00 pm
Boone County Fairgrounds, 8791 IL-76, Belvidere, IL 61008
Sponsored by Chicago FM Club
- Type
- Hamfest
- Admission
- $12.00
- Talk-in
- 146.760
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SMCfest
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, 201 Broadway Avenue, Normal, IL 61761
Sponsored by Society of Midwest Contesters
- Type
- Convention
- Talk-in
- None
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Sullivan Fall Swapmeet
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Sullivan American Legion, 8 E. Strain St., Sullivan, IL 61951
Sponsored by Moultrie Amateur Radio Klub
- Type
- Hamfest
- Talk-in
- 146.055/146.655 PL 162.2
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