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 14: Statewide SET (Simulated Emergency Training)
March 21: Columbus, MS Hamfest (date corrected 2-10-2026)
April 4: Corinth Hamfest
April 4: Mississippi QSO Party
April 11: Memphis Hamfest (formerly Memphis Freefest)
June 28/29: ARRL Field Day
July 18: Cullman Hamfest
August 22/23: Huntsville Hamfest
November 14: Montgomery Hamfest
Other dates we're waiting for: Papa Jack's Trade Day