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New Date: February 21st , 2026

News and Updates:

Exhibitors– Please re-confirm your reservation for the new date. Email Exhibitor Chair

Forums– ALL Previously scheduled Forums are confirmed for new date!

See the full event schedule below with links for more information within.

 

GARS’ 27th Annual TechFest is the FREE Gwinnett Amateur Radio Society event to promote amateur radio to our community and to educate and entertain amateur radio enthusiasts.
This event provides an excellent opportunity for individuals to learn about the latest developments in amateur radio technology, share knowledge and experience, and network with other amateur radio operators.

 

  • See demonstrations of various types of equipment and communications technologies.

  • Attend presentations and workshops on a variety of Amateur Radio topics.

  • Get involved with hands-on learning: Electronic kit building, Radio projects, and activities.

  • Learn more about the hobby by meeting others and learning what they have to share. Anything from expedient WiFi networks, to State Parks (POTA), long distance (DX) communications, and more can be found at TechFest.

  • Meet and greet members of numerous local Amateur Radio and GMRS clubs and organizations and see what they are doing together.

  • Learn how the Amateur Radio service is the bridge between the public and the emergency services in the event of natural disasters, cell phone outages, emergency communications outages, and more.

  • Learn how Amateur Radio fits into the school curriculum with ISS contacts and after school clubs.

So, if you’re passionate about amateur radio and want to stay up-to-date on the latest advancements, or just interested in what it has to offer you, then attending TechFest is a must! 

 

Click here for a SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

OR

Use your phone camera to capture the QR code. More info and links to all the day’s events.

QR Code here

NEW FOR 2026:

People’s Choice Best Chili Award

Gwinnett’s Best Radio Voice Contest

 

 

Don’t miss these activities and exhibits at TechFest 2026:

  • Electronic Kit Building- North Fulton Amateur Radio League

  • Ground Plane Antenna Building- Atlanta Radio Club

  • GA AUXCOMM and Gwinnett Co ARES will have their EMCOMM trailers on display

  • GARS will have our Club trailer on display

  • Helicopter Flight Trainer- Experimental Aircraft Association

  • FoxHunt Forum, followed by an on-site FoxHunt beginning @ 9:00 AM

 

FREE Baofeng HT Radio!

Here’s How:

Any Youth under 18 taking and passing their Amateur Radio Licensing Exam at TechFest 2026- Get a form signed by a VE Team member.

Take your form to the front GARS table, and we will have one shipped directly to you!

Limit ten radios, and one per person.

 

Parking Map:===> IMPORTANT <===

Use Davis Rd Parking Lot and Entrance to Expo Center.

(33°55’15.0″N 83°59’05.5″W)

There will be no parking behind the black fence. The fairgrounds reserves the right to have violators moved or towed. Please don’t be that person!

 

TechFest Volunteers always needed

In order to make TechFest the success that it is, we rely on volunteers. If you would like to help at our next TechFest, please click here to add your name to our list.

 

Please visit and support our TechFest sponsors:

 

 

 

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