Grand Rapids Area Hamfest

It’s that time of year again! Our hamfest is happening soon, so get your tables reserved!

Saturday September 7, 2024 at 8am. Get there early!

Admission: $8, K-12 students free with student ID

The Home School Building, 5625 Burlingame, SW, Wyoming MI 49509 (map)

We will have license testing at 10pm!

Field Day

Field Day will be located on the GVSU Allendale Campus at the Ravine Center located Ravine Center, 4310 W Ravine Center Dr, Allendale, MI 49401 (map).

We’re going to have several stations for you to come and use. Come out and join us!

Saturday June 24th

8:30am– Breakfast at Murphy’s Family Restaurant 4963 Lake Michigan Dr, Allendale Charter Twp, MI 49401 (map)

10:00am– Setup begins at GVSU Ravine Center,  4310 W Ravine Center Dr, Allendale, MI 49401 (map)

2:00pm- Field day 2023 officially starts! 

6:00pm- Potluck dinner, GRARA is providing Hamburgers and Hotdogs, please bring a dish to pass

Sunday June 25th

12:00am- Second annual steak cookout! Bring a steak to cook at midnight! Leftovers from dinner will be available as sides. 

10:00am- Breakfast will be provided.

2:00pm- Field day 2023 officially ends

License Testing

We have license testing each second Friday of the month. Our license testing is in the basement at the Life EMS Education Centre in Classroom C (map).

Please see our License Testing page for everything you need to do before coming and taking the test.