Ballarat Amateur Radio Group (BARG) Hamvention 2027 V1
Join us for the Ballarat Amateur Radio Group’s 2027 Hamvention—a great day out for bargain hunting, pre-loved gear, and catching up with the community!
Event Details
- Date: Sunday, 7 February 2027
- Location: Ballarat Polo-Crosse Club Pavilion, Ballarat Airport (Access via Airport Rd)
[207 Airport Rd, Mitchell Park VIC 3355] (Google Maps Link)
General Entry
- Admission: $10.00 per person (Includes 5 Door Prize tickets)
- Free Entry: Children under 15 (accompanied by an adult) and Companion Card holders
- Extra Door Prize Tickets: 5 additional tickets for $5 inside the venue
- Wristbands: Issued at gate entry. Please wear your wristband at all times and present it inside to collect your Door Prize tickets.
- Payment: EFTPOS is available at the gate; cash (correct change) is also appreciated.
- Doors Open: 10:00 AM
- Amenities: Food, drinks, and a coffee van will be available on-site.
Traders & Sellers
- Space Hire: $20 per 1.8m space or table (Inside or Outside). The price remains the same whether you bring your own table or hire one.
- Trader Entry: Includes entry for 1 person. One extra assistant can be added for $5 (General admittance door prize tickets are not included). Additional helpers pay general entry.
- Trader Access: Entry from 8:00 AM.
- Booking Deadline: Friday, 29 January 2027.
- Payment: Pre-payment is required at the time of booking to secure your table.
Co-Location Requests
To be placed near another trader, all bookings in your group must be submitted within 2 hours of each other.
- Enter your co-location request in the “Other Comments” field of the online form.
- Requests are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Bookings made on separate days cannot be co-located.
Pre-Trading & Code of Conduct
BARG is committed to fair and equitable treatment for all participants, buyers, and sellers.
- No Pre-Trading: Activities such as pre-trading or prior verbal agreements before the official opening time (10:00 AM) are strictly prohibited.
- Fair Play: Attending the event signifies your agreement to adhere to these rules. Inappropriate behavior or actions that disadvantage other attendees may result in removal from the venue.
Questions?
If you have questions or require further information, please contact the Hamvention Coordinator. Email to Barg (at) BARG (dot) ORG (dot) AU or VK3NCC (at) Gmail (dot) COM