Rain or Shine Events 2026

Here is the schedule for the Rain or Shine Events for 2026.  An underlined date is a link to the page for that Rain or Shine event.  Events in the past may have a photos page as well.

Our Rain or Shines normally run from 9:00am to 12:30 pm, maybe a bit longer.  Come and go as you need.  You don't have to be there the whole time.

#1: March 21, 2026: Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland, Picnic Shelter #1 (Photos)

#2: April 25, 2026: Cottage Lake Park, Picnic Shelter #1

#3: May 16, 2026: Wilmot Gateway Park

#4: June 27, 2026 - Field Day with Radio Club of Redmond, Marymoor Park

#5: July 18, 2026: Harvey Manning (Cougar Mtn.), Shelter #1

#6: August 8, 2026: Blyth Park, Large Shelter

#7: September 19, 2026: Big Finn Hill, Picnic Shelter

Rain or Shines are a great opportunity for local hams to get together in person and make "eyeball QSOs," sometimes for the very first time! Come out to the park with your radio(s), a project you've been working on, or just yourself. The key is to enjoy our hobby together in the beautiful outdoors, and to strengthen our ham community, one interaction at a time. Lots of helpful mentors attend these events, and for many new hams, this is their first opportunity to get hands-on experience with radio equipment. It's also a great way to introduce our hobby to the public, as passersby will often take a look at our antennas and setups and ask what we are up to!

We have a very friendly and welcoming community here, and there's usually an abundance of donuts and coffee - so don't be a stranger, come on by and say hello!

For any questions about these events, feel free to contact club leadership at k7lwh@lakewashingtonhamclub.org.

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