Field Day 2026

Question: What is the most popular amateur radio event in the US and Canada?

Answer: ARRL Field Day.

During the fourth full weekend in June, the eyes of the amateur radio community turn towards the annual Field Day operating event. From its beginning back in the 1930’s as an event to test the field preparedness and emergency communications abilities of the burgeoning amateur radio community, 

Field Day has evolved into the largest on-the-air operation during the year. In 2024, entries were submitted by over 4,300 clubs, groups and individuals from across the US and Canada. These entries showed participation by over 31,000 individuals and almost 1.3 million contacts were reported during the brief 24-hours of the event. Field Day is officially an ‘operating event,’ not a contest. The purpose remains today as it did in the beginning: to demonstrate the communications ability of the amateur radio community in simulated emergency situations. 

Groups across the continent use Field Day as a literal “show and tell” exhibition. At sites from the tundra of of the North to the sandy beaches of Puerto Rico, amateur radio brings together its resources to show officials in government and various agencies what “amateur radio can do.”

This year the Moncton Area Amateur Radio club will be putting on their own Field Day so that everyone can see the capabilities of the club and have a 'meet and greet' with some of the ham members.  Anyone can drop in to see the operations even if you have never been a ham.  We love to answer questions.  Getting a ham to talk is never an issue.

More details will be posted here as we get closer to the date of June 27th to 28th.