Come to NEAR-Fest
Everything you need to plan your trip to the fest. Below is the quick-reference schedule, then the details on getting here, staying overnight, and what’s waiting when you arrive.
When & Where to Find Us
NEAR-Fest is held the first full weekend of May and October, every year.
Hillsborough County 4H Fairgrounds | 17 Hilldale Lane, New Boston, NH
For ticket prices and passes, see Purchasing Tickets »
Getting to the Grounds
NEAR-Fest is held at the Hillsborough County 4H Fairgrounds, 17 Hilldale Lane, New Boston, NH. GPS-friendly, easy access from Route 13 and Route 136. See the location card in the footer for a Google Maps link with turn-by-turn directions.
Talk-In Repeater
On your way in, give us a call on the Mt. Uncanoonuc N1PA repeater, 444.200 (+) PL 186.2 Hz. Also see the repeater card in the footer.
Staying Overnight
Camping is available directly on the grounds Thursday through Saturday. Bring a tent, a camper, or an RV, pitch it right in the fest area, and stay for the whole weekend. For overnight-pass pricing and rules, see the Camping page.
What’s Waiting When You Get Here
- The flea market. The Northeast’s largest ham radio outdoor flea market plus a commercial vendor building. See the Flea Market page.
- Activities. HAM-JAM Friday-evening jam session, licensing exams, Midway exhibits, prize drawings, and more. See the Activities page.
- MeshCore mesh network. Join our NEAR-Fest MeshCore channel for on-grounds announcements, prize winner alerts, and two-way Q&A with staff. Details on the home page.
See you at the fest!
