What is ARRL Field Day?
ARRL Field Day is the most popular on-the-air event held annually in the US and Canada. Every June, more than 40,000 hams throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate ham radio’s science, skill and service to our communities and our nation. It combines public service, emergency preparedness, community outreach, and technical skills all in a single event. Field Day has been an annual event since 1933, and remains the most popular event in ham radio. Field Day is always held on the 4th full weekend in June.
Notes as of this writing (January 2, 2025):
- Field Day will be on Saturday and Sunday, June 28 & 29, 2025. Setup will start at 9 AM on Saturday, with the operating event running from 2 PM Saturday to 2 PM Sunday.
- This year CMARA will hold Field Day at the Trout Brook Recreation Area at 320 Manning Street in Holden.
- As per normal, CMARA will be providing Saturday lunch and dinner, and Sunday breakfast. Drinks will also be available for the duration of the event.
More information to come about CMARA’s 2025 Field Day event in the upcoming months.