One of the larger Hamfests in the season happens every June in Rochester, NY. Once an active and happening fest, it has seen a marked decline in recent years. A few years ago the organizers, sensing the dwindling numbers of attendees and exhibitors, started to allow non-radio exhibitors to show at the fest. The result is an influx of model railroad, handicraft and other vendors selling everything from homemade soap to Japanese schoolgirl pornography.
Our man Nessman (Five-time winner of the Buckeye News Award, as well as the Silver Sow), took these photos for us. Enjoy!
Ah, nothing says HAMFEST like skin care products.
You’ll look that way too if you spent three days trying to sell lawn elves to 400lb radio misfits
Ah, nothing says HAMFEST like boxes of hardcore pornography
The spartan interior of the hockey dome demonstrates unfortunate lack of interest in the Hamfest.
The Rochester Institute of Technology Ham Radio Club wisely decided not to show up
$5 for a Glucometer bought at a hamfest=BAR-GOOON!
The world famous HAMBULANCE!!
Rochester wasn’t without it’s whackers – this one’s pretty sad.
I don’t think he’s fooling anyone….
Proves you don’t have to be old or enfeebled to trade in a scooter for your legs (and your dignity)
We call this a “Dayton Traffic Jam”… except it’s in Rochester!!
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