It's November, and before we know it, 2026 will be knocking on the door wanting to know what's next. With that in mind, here is the 2026 ham radio calendar for the North Mississippi area. Disclaimer: Dates can change, and some dates may not have been announced yet. If you know of something left off of this list, or a date that's changed, please email Sales@FatCat.Parts so I an update this article.
January 30/31: Jackson MS Hamfest
March 6/7: Birmingham Hamfest
March 28: Columbus, MS Hamfest
April 4: Corinth Hamfest
April 4: Mississippi QSO Party
June 28/29: ARRL Field Day
July 18: Cullman Hamfest
August 15/16: Huntsville Hamfest
The Mississippi ARES SET will be earlier than August in 2026, the date will be added as soon as it is set.
Other dates we're waiting for: Papa Jack's Trade Day, Montgomery, AL hamfest, a possible return of the Memphis Freefest (last word was it is cancelled, rumor is someone is picking it up),