The Huntsville Hamfest offers different types and rates for exhibit space depending on the type of vendor and/or the type of merchandise offered for sale. The following rules govern the placement of vendors and exhibitors within the show.

COMMERCIAL / DEALER SHOW

The commercial area / dealer show is open to any and all vendors and exhibitors who wish to display at the Hamfest. Priority for booth space will be given to amateur radio, electronics, and computer related businesses and exhibitors, but others are also welcome as space permits.

Commercial vendors are allowed to use their own pre-manufactured custom booths and are not required to use tables provided by the Hamfest. All others must use display tables provided by the Hamfest  since those tables are covered and skirted before the show. All returning vendors must declare for their booths by email no later than June 1 to retain previous year’s location.

FLEA MARKET

In order to maintain a flea market atmosphere, no new merchandise which carries a single item price of over $150 or carries a manufacturers warranty is allowed for sale in the Flea Market. Specific items that cannot be sold from the flea market include, but are not limited to:

  • Ham radio, computer, audio/video equipment or accessories priced more than $150 which carry a new factory warranty
  • Commercial computer software priced more than $150 with a new factory warranty
  • Antennas of any kind priced over $150 with a new factory warranty
  • No name badges, t-shirts, or caps are to be sold in the flea market.

Examples of items that ARE allowed to be sold in the flea market include:

  • Used, surplus, reconditioned, or factory over-run equipment that carries no factory warranty
    • New component piece parts such as resistors, connectors, and wire/cable
    • Computer shareware
    • Craft items are allowed on a limited basis. Please consult flea market chairman.

No commercial signs, banners, or other displays containing company names or logos will be allowed above flea market table- top height in the flea market area, except as specifically approved by the flea market chairman.

Vendors who require more (or odd-shaped) floor space due to non-standard displays will be allowed on a space-available basis and will negotiate a special booth price with the appropriate committee chairman prior to the show.

Vendors are responsible for any items sold from his or her table(s)..i.e. “defective items sold as good”, items not allowed by our policy…etc. Even if a group is involved, the original renter is still held responsible. Know who you are sharing space with.

CLUBS and GROUPS

Clubs, groups, and similar organizations that exist solely for the advancement or enjoyment of amateur radio are allowed one display table in the hamfest at no charge as designated by the hamfest committee on a case-by case basis and as space allows. No marketing of commercial products or services is allowed from complimentary booths, except memberships or incidental items such as club pins, buttons or patches. Complimentary booths do NOT include admission, complimentary lunch, or any other amenities normally included with a commercial booth. Power

is available in complimentary booths for the same cost as in commercial booths ($64). If you reserve a complimentary table and are unable to attend, please inform the dealer show chairman by email as soon as possible.

For questions, comments, or suggestions feel free to contact any of the following individuals:

Dave Givens         K5RSI    President               president -at- hamfest.org     

Mark Brown         N4BCD  Chairman              charman -at- hamfest.org      

Art Davis              N4UC     Dealer Show        dealershow -at- hamfest.org      

Jim Spikes            N4KH    Flea Market          fleamkt -at- hamfest.org       

Huntsville Hamfest

PO Box 12534

Huntsville, AL 35815