P.O. Box 3508, Peoria, IL 61612-3508
Call 309-713-6154 if you have questions – Internet: http://www.w9uvi.org – email: w9uvi@arrl.net
Midwest SuperfestTM 2023 (presented by the Peoria Area Amateur Radio Club) started a new era for the oldest Hamfest in Illinois, formerly known as the Peoria Superfest or as some called it just the Peoria Hamfest. It saw us moving from Exposition Gardens where we had been for over 60 years, to Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe which is just north of Peoria, on Illinois Route 29.
Some people wondered why we moved, and it was for a variety of reasons. Mainly, we didn’t want to find ourselves in a situation where our venue was being sold/closed and having to scramble to find a new venue. That is a very real possibility as Peoria continues to grow around Exposition Gardens, and the front part of the property was sold to the city/school district a few years ago.
With that thought in mind, we began looking for a new home for our next sixty plus years and we believe we have found it in our partnership with Three Sisters Park. It is a spacious facility with separate buildings for forums, license examinations, and indoor vendors, along with a large outside flea market area.
Midwest SuperfestTM 2023, our first year in our new permanent home, was a big success, and there was a significant attendance increase over 2022. With all the great comments we received about Three Sisters Park being a bigger and better facility, we anticipate attendance to increase once again in 2024.
We are wanting commercial Vendors selling antennas, radios, electronics, computer equipment, software, and related accessories for this event, and with that in mind. We are inviting you to join us on September 20th and 21st as we look forward to 2024.
Indoor commercial vendors should plan to exhibit their products on both Saturday and Sunday. The buildings will open to the public at 8 a.m. both days, and will close at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, and at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Sunday after the final prize drawings.
Friday Sept. 19th is reserved for set-up, starting as close to 10:00 a.m. as possible, once we can get the tables set up for you. Indoor set-up will continue until 7:00 p.m. Additional indoor set-up time is provided both mornings from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m.
Until June 1st the indoor commercial table price is $25.00 per table, on June 1st the price will increase to $35.00 per table and is for both days of indoor sales. You will receive a Vendor ID (to hang from your rearview mirror, for easier admittance) and the building will be secured/locked overnight.
Admission Tickets are an additional $8.00 each, (double stubbed), tickets at the gate will be $10.00 (single stubbed) or $15.00 (double stubbed). Each person associated with your vendor area must have a PAID ADMISSION ticket for entrance to Midwest SuperfestTM. Electricity will be provided free of charge again in 2024.
Camping is also available on site, with limited availability of 30 or 50-amp service, so early reservations will be helpful. In addition to on-site camping, there are 27 hotels and 4 campgrounds within 25 miles of Midwest SuperfestTM. Visit www.w9uvi.org/midwest-superfest/available-lodging for additional information.
We will begin mailing your vendor packet, which includes your paid Admission Tickets and other logistical information on March 15, 2024, unless you make other arrangements.
Paid advanced reservations will be guaranteed. Indoor commercial spaces (can be purchased at the gate) if available.
Please contact us if you plan to stay on-site so we can make the arrangements for you.
For payment options you can use PayPal, Venmo, or you can pay with your Credit or Debit card by clicking on the black card button on the bottom.
Please click the Buy Now button below for what you need.
Once you select the number of tables and tickets you need using the dropdown options, your total will be updated to reflect your choices.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at Midwest SuperfestTM 2024!
Click this Buy Now to reserve Tables with Electricity and tickets – Electricity is free this year, but we still need to know who would like a hook-up in advance.
Click this Buy Now to reserve Tables with electricity, if you already have admission tickets. Electricity is free this year, but we still need to know who wants hook-ups in advance.