San Diego Hamfest
& Disaster Preparedness
October 4, 2025
This Event Has Been Postponed Till Oct 4th 2025
2025 San Diego Hamfest Covid-19 Rules
Some Hamfest Photos
The Rodeo Grounds recommend wearing a mask if you are not Fully Vaccinated, but masks are NOT required. There are no mandates in California at this time. We will not ask you about your vaccination status. You do what you feel is best to protect your health. If you begin to exhibit Covid-19 symptoms while attending the San Diego Hamfest, we strongly encourage you to leave the San Diego Hamfest to protect others.
Lakeside Amateur Radio Club is not responsible or liable for Covid-19 transmission at the San Diego Hamfest. Your attendance is voluntary and at your own risk.
The Lakeside Amateur Radio Club cordially invites you to attend our San Diego Hamfest. The Hamfest will be held on October 4, 2025 at the Lakeside Rodeo Grounds located at 12584 Mapleview Street in the town of Lakeside, CA. Gates open at 6AM and close at 3PM. Radio Gear Trade Show starts at 6AM. Yes, free parking and antenna friendly! Admission is only $5.00 per person! Used Radio Gear Trade Show sellers space is only $5.00! Main Hall opens at 7AM.
USED Radio Gear Trade Show SELLERS, please use main gate off Mapleview Street to line up to park behind the fence. We will open it up as soon as most of you are parked around 6AM. $5.00 for space and $5.00 per person.
We have Vendors! Need that hard to fine feed line part, power cable connector, or radio? We have it! San Diego Amateur Radio Clubs from all parts of the county will have a table set-up, so you can visit them, and acquire more information about them.
Sit down and hear one of our many Speakers talking about interesting topics about Ham Radio! Oh yes, there will be Door Prizes too! Want to upgrade or know someone who is ready to get their Ham Ticket? Well, we will have VE·s standing by to administer the test! So pencil in the date October 4, 2025 Hamfest at the Lakeside Rodeo Grounds!
So come on out and let·s Ham it Up!4
Help us get the word out!!!! Print a Flyer and take it to your club!!!!!
Maps for the Hamfest
Site Map
Where the Hamfest is
What's at the San Diego Hamfest?
Important Notices
Covid-19
The Rodeo Grounds recommend wearing a mask if you are not Fully Vaccinated, but masks are NOT required. There are no mandates in California at this time. We will not ask you about your vaccination status. You do what you feel is best to protect your health. If you begin to exhibit Covid-19 symptoms while attending the San Diego Hamfest, we strongly encourage you to leave the San Diego Hamfest to protect others.
Lakeside Amateur Radio Club is not responsible or liable for Covid-19 transmission at the San Diego Hamfest. Your attendance is voluntary and at your own risk.
Animal Control Shelter
This event venue is a designated Animal Control Shelter and has an MOU signed with the County. In case of an emergency or disaster, we will be asked to vacate the premises as this site will become an Animal Control Shelter.
Smoking
Smoking is permitted in designated areas only.
NO Alcohol
This is an alcohol free event. Please do not bring any alcohol on to this event premises.