Events
Below is a list of periodic events for the Mankato Area Radio Club. These are all tentative, but these are our targets for these events. To see when all of our events are scheduled take a look at the full calendar of events.
Meetings & Field Day
- MARC monthly meeting — First Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM (except January, because of the holiday party) at Jake's Stadium Pizza
- MARC elections — First Tuesday in March
- MARC holiday party — January, location TBD
- ARRL Field Day — Fourth full weekend of June. Location: Erlandson Park, 101 N Belmont Dr, Mankato, MN 56001
Training & Testing
- Skywarn Training — TBD in April
- VE Testing — Every month on the third Tuesday at 8:30 PM. Test from the comfort of your own home. More info →
Local Service Events for 2026
- Lola's Lake Waconia/Gather & Grow — Saturday, May 2 in Waconia, MN. Contact Don, KC0QNA, for details.
- Gaylord Eggstravaganza Classic Car Show — Thursday, August 6th in Gaylord, MN. Contact Don, KC0QNA, for details.
- Gaylord Eggstravaganza (Full Day) — Saturday, August 8th in Gaylord, MN. Contact Don, KC0QNA, for details.
- Green Isle Heritage Festival — Saturday, September 26th in Green Isle, MN. Contact Don, KC0QNA, for details.
- Mankato Marathon — Saturday, October 17 in Mankato, MN. Contact Steve, K2KLN, for details.
- Arlington Arlidazzle (Safety Room Set up and Barricades) — Friday, December 4th in Arlington, MN. Contact Don, KC0QNA, for details.
- Arlington Arlidazzle (Full Day) — Saturday, December 5th in Arlington, MN. Contact Don, KC0QNA, for details.
Other Regional Service Events
- MS Bike/Walk (if interested) — Contact AJ Hirman, N0PVC, if interested.
- Bike MS: Ride Across Minnesota — July 27–31, 2026, begins and ends in Menahga, covering areas like Park Rapids, Wadena, and Pequot Lakes
NOTE: If you are interested in any events and not sure how to contact the person, please talk to Steve, K2KLN or Mike, WX0MIK. If you would like your event added to this list, please contact the webmaster.
Hamfests — Regional & National (2026)
Please let us know of any hamfests we should add.
| Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Hamcation | February 13–15 | Orlando, FL |
| HARC Winter RF Fest | February 28 | Perry, IA |
| Cabin Fever Reliever | February 28 | St. Cloud, MN |
| Midwinter Madness Hobby Electronics Show | March 21 | Buffalo, MN |
| Hamvention | May 15–17 | Xenia, OH |
| Aurora Conference | May 30 | Plymouth, MN |
| TCFMC Spring Tailgate SwapFest | June 6 | St. Louis Park, MN |
| Sioux Falls Hamfest | July 2026 | Sioux Falls, SD |
| Huntsville Hamfest | August 22–23 | Huntsville, AL |
| North Star Radio Convention, ARRL Dakota Division Convention | October 10 | Brooklyn Park, MN |