Southwest Florida Regional Hamfest

Stay Awhile

For our out-of-town guests!

Hotel Accomodations

  • FMARC has negotiated a discount room rate exclusive for Hamfest Attendees. To obtain the discount, you have 2 options:
    • Make your reservations online, click here
    • Call the hotel directly at 239-790-3500 and request the SWFL Regional Hamfest rate!
  • Located at Summerlin and College it is just minutes away from Building U and the hotel offers free shuttle service to an from the event.

At Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers, you’ll find an open, inviting atmosphere with warm, sunny service— from the first hello to the next—and thoughtful touches that make your stay easier and more comfortable. Our hotel is located just seven miles from shopping and dining in downtown Fort Myers and offers easy access to Cape Coral, FL. Close to numerous businesses, corporations and popular attractions including Sanibel Island, Captiva Islands, JetBlue Park at Fenway South, Lakes Regional Park, Hammond Stadium. Enjoy easy access to retail, dining and entertainment options. Our hotel is nine miles from Southwest Florida International Airport.

Where to eat?

Several top notch restaurant are nearby, including Ember Korean Steakhouse, Cooper’s Hawk Winery, and Deep Lagoon Seafood.

Looking for something a little different? Try the Lumber Axe Whiskey Bar-and yes, you can throw axes.

Other things to do

While you’re here, check out the following:

Edison and Ford Winter Estates. This is a must see attraction in Fort Myers FL. Edison Ford Winter Estates feature a museum, botanical garden, laboratory, and homes of Thomas Edison & Henry Ford.

Broadway Palm Dinner Theater will be showing: Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. Friday & Saturday, dinner at 5:30 pm Show at 7:30pm (https://broadwaypalm.com/)

Downtown Fort Myers There always something happening in downtown Fort Myers. Artwalk and Music Walk are fun events. (htts:// www.myriverdistrict.com/events/)

The Florida Rep has shows on both Friday and Saturday nights and will be showing “Lucky Stiff” at 7 pm at Historic Arcade Theatre
2267 First Street (https://www.floridarep.org/show/lucky-stiff/) and the comedy “Fully Committed” at Artstage Studio Theatre, 2267 Bay St. (https://www.floridarep.org/show/fully-committed/)

The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, (https://www.sbdac.com/) run by Florida Arts, Inc. (a 501c3 organization), is a must-see attraction with a colorful history. The center is dedicated to bringing world-class art events to the Southwest Florida community. Within their restored, state-of-the-art facility, they present a wide range of events to the public. From concerts to art exhibitions, galas to lectures, and providing educational art experiences for children and adults alike– they promise excellence!

Welcome to the home of the Southwest Florida Hamfest!

We are honored to host the ARRL Southern Florida Section Convention at the Southwest Florida Hamfest. For more information on the ARRL, click here.

The Fort Myers Amateur Radio Club (FMARC) is the largest amateur radio club in Southwest Florida. We are an extremely active club for those interested in becoming licensed as well as for hams with all levels of experience. Our educational opportunities and special interest groups are just some ways for our members to explore all the facets of amateur radio. For more information, please click here.

LeeARES(r) works closely with the Lee County Emergency Management Organization to provide backup communications in area shelters and with area first responders in the event of a catastrophic communications failure. For more information, click here.

The Southwest Florida Traffic Net (SWFTN) is the local affiliate, and is sponsored by, the ARRL’s National Traffic System. Its primary function is to handle formal Radiogram messages as part of the NTS. For more information, click here.