All times are CDST (UTC -5) Time.
Friday, July 10, 2026
10:00 AM: HamQuest Staff begins arriving and site preparations.
5:00 PM: Vendor and Tailgate Setup begins.
9:00 PM: All buildings closed.
Saturday, July 20, 2026
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM: All areas open for vendor setup.
6:00 AM: Tailgate Area Opens.
8:00 AM: Gates Open.
9:00 AM: VE Test Session.
9:00 AM: Hourly Door Prize drawings begin.
3:00 PM: HamQuest 2026 Close.
3:00 PM: Teardown.
All times subject to change. Announcements day of event take precedence over times listed above.