Bear Bait News

Tailgate Fest 2026

Bear Bait Radio Club’s Annual Tailgate Fest is on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 7am to 1pm! Our event is held in the parking lot adjacent to the Clay Highway Building at 4483 State Route 31, Clay, New York 13041.

RADIO, AUDIO & COMPUTER ELECTRONICS ONLY.

Admission is $5, Vendors $5, FREE parking
The event is RAIN OR SHINE, so plan to have your own pop-up tent.
Remember, tailgate spots are first come, first serve.
Vendor set up at 6:30am, Doors open at 7am.

Restrooms are available inside.
Refreshments are available inside for a small donation.
NEW! Toastbusters315 will be on site serving brunch with a twist!

There will be a Talk-In on 146.640- PL 131.8

Hourly prizes and a 50/50 Raffle too! Don’t miss it!

For more information, please contact Melanie Shum.

Please support the businesses that support Tailgate Fest!
Our sponsors help keep this event affordable, fun, and growing every year.

Featured Sponsor


Event Sponsors

Bioenno Power Arrow Antenna
DX Engineering
Reliance Antennas RT Systems
ABR Industries Radioddity

Refreshment & Food Partners

Country Glazed Toastbusters

VE Testing/Technician Class November 14-15

Bear Bait Radio Club offers the only in-person licensing class within 250 miles of Clay, New York. This two day class will not only prepare you for the FCC Amateur Technician Class exam, but also teach you about accepted operating practices. We make ham radio operators, we do not teach memorization.

Students will need to purchase the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual (6th Edition) and read Chapters 1 through 4 prior to the class. The chapters make up the majority of Saturday’s lecture. The VE testing session will take place after class on Sunday.

An FCC FRN Number is required before taking the course. Pre-registration is required, please email Scott Marriam at wa2dtn1@gmail.com for more information.

Time:
Saturday & Sunday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Materials Needed:
ARRL Ham Radio License Manual (6th Edition)
$14 exam fee