NEAR-Fest XXXVIII - October 3 & 4, 2025

Gates open at 8 am on Friday and 7 am on Saturday.

• Ticket holders can get in early starting at 7 am! 

• Closing ceremonies at 2 pm on Saturday

NEAR – Fest is just around the corner!  Two incredible days of ham radio, camaraderie, and fun against the backdrop of crisp autumn air and breathtaking New England fall foliage. Explore the legendary NEAR-Fest flea market, where the thrill of the hunt is half the fun, and you’re bound to discover treasures (and parts you didn’t even know you needed). With the weather forecast shaping up beautifully, the fairgrounds are the perfect place to experience it all.

NEAR-Fest is home to the largest outdoor amateur radio-related flea market in the Northeast! Whether you’re searching for rare radio gear, vintage electronics, or other unique finds, our legendary tailgating area is the place to be.

Will you attend this year?

• What are you looking for or why do you go year after year?

NATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL DAY 

First Wednesday in October 

The first Wednesday of October marks National Walk to School Day, an annual event that encourages students, parents, and communities to experience the simple joy and numerous benefits of walking to school. This day aims to build awareness for creating more walkable, vibrant, and safe communities for everyone.

Walking is a fantastic form of low-impact exercise that is easy on the joints. A regular walk to school helps promote cardiovascular fitness, maintain a healthy weight, and improve mood. Students often arrive at school more alert and ready to learn after a brisk morning walk. 

When children and parents walk through their neighborhoods, they strengthen the community's social fabric. It provides opportunities to greet neighbors, discover local parks, and build a shared sense of place. Increased pedestrian traffic also enhances neighborhood safety by creating more "eyes on the street."

Did you walk to school?

• Was it uphill both ways?