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Rochester Hamfest 2012: Here we GROW again!
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Dateline: September 2011
It's OFFICIAL: The Rochester Hamfest is moving!
In addition: Since Amateur Radio has evolved to incorporate, and invent, many technologies beyond generating RF; The Rochester Hamfest celebrates these advancements by adopting the name "Rochester Hamfest and Technology Expo".
Four years ago we set out on a mission to revive the Rochester Hamfest from what appeared to be a downward spiral of certain demise. It was obvious by the feedback and comments from the very beginning that we had the plans for a winning event. Each of the past three years saw attendance grow. The inaugural 2009 event was blessed with blue skies and flyover’s by none other than the US Navy Blue Angles. In 2010 storms threatened and early morning rains dampened some, but cleared by mid morning to make for a good day over all for the growing crowds. June 2011 had mixed forecasts but heavy rains came mid-morning calling an early end to what was building to a record crowd. Just before the heaviest rains came, the general parking manager reported that we only had room for about 20 more cars!
The bottom line is that in three years the Rochester Hamfest has outgrown the Barnard Carnival grounds; far sooner than we ever expected. And we refuse to be at the mercy of the weather. We want attendees to have a great day Rain or Shine! So… “Here we GROW again!”
Beginning this June, the Rochester Hamfest will call HOME to the campus of the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Not only will we have ample general parking (paved and striped), we will have large amounts of tailgating space also paved and striped. No more stones, mud, or soggy grass to contend with. But here’s the ultimate new feature: 60,000 square feet of pristine, air conditioned, indoor flea market space in the Gordon Field House! You can be guaranteed that this beautiful venue has never housed livestock. The Rochester Hamfest is now WEATHER PROOF! Never again will we care if it rains, snows, sleets, or hails; we won’t care if its 30 degrees or 100 – we’ll all be comfortable – INDOORS!
NEW Features of the Rochester Hamfest and Technology Expo:
WEATHERPROOF!
60,000sf of beautiful air-conditioned space for Commercial Vendors and Indoor Flea Market
Tailgating outside on pavement
New Date: Saturday June 30th 2012
Closer to the Thruway
Onsite Hotel for out of town travelers
Many more details will be posted here as things develop - Don't be confused by hearsay - Check here for the facts!
The Hamfest Production Committee would like to acknowledge the generosity and hospitality of the Barnard Fire Department. Thanks for three great events.
View of the new Hamfest and Tech Expo location from the Tailgating area: 
View of the inside of the new Rochester Hamfest and Tech Expo:
The Rochester Amateur Radio Association, Inc. is a 501(c)3 Educational Corporation
Updated: January 09, 2012 Webmaster@RochesterHam.org