Public Relations and Media

We are here to serve members of the media who will be covering Hamvention® and members of the public who will be attending.  We want to make your Hamvention® visit as pleasant as possible. If you can't find what you need in the links please contact the committee at  media@hamvention.org for personal assistance.

Hara Arena Information
Local Media Information
Media Credentials
Media Resources  

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Hara Arena Information
Home to the Dayton Hamvention since 1964, The Hara Complex is as unique as its history. In 1956, Wampler Ballarena (a dance hall) was built as the cornerstone of what is now a 6-building exhibition center. Originally, the location was a thriving, family-owned fruit orchard. Today it is a thriving, family-owned entertainment, conference and exhibition facility. Very few such complexes are privately owned, even fewer are family owned. Hara has survived and prospered by combining the professionalism of one of the areas largest exhibition centers with the care and personal concern of a family business. It is a unique combination that serves our clients and patrons well.

Local Media Information

Dayton Area newspapers include:
Dayton Daily News
Times Community Newspapers of Greater Dayton with links to
    Beavercreek News-Current
    Centerville Bellbrook Times
    Englewood Independent
    Enon Messenger
    Huber Heights Courier
    Kettering Oakwood Times
    New Carlisle Sun
    Springboro Sun
    Tipp City Herald
    Vandalia Drummer Herald
    West Milton Record      
Xenia Gazette    

Dayton television stations include:
WBDT (WB-26 TV)
WDTN-TV (TV2-NBC)
WHIO-TV (Channel 7-CBS)
WKEF-TV (TV-22-ABC)
WPTD-WPTO (Public Television 16 & 14)
WRGT-TV (Fox 45)

Dayton area radio station guide

Media Credentials
We are happy to provide media credentials for working journalists who intend to do stories about Hamvention. We thank you for all the coverage in the past. There are two ways to submit your request for media credentials.  You may click on the link below and complete an online form or you may download the Word document form, complete it and either use postal mail or attach it to an email.  If you are unable to provide a copy of press credentials, please provide a way to verify your position, such as a web address, masthead, letterhead, etc.  You may use the submission method that is most convenient for you.  We will send an email confirmation when we receive your request. When you arrive at Hamvention please report to the Media Office located in the East Hall to pick up your media credentials. Use the entrance at Wolf Road (entrance 1) and the guard will provide a temporary pass and directions to the East Hall.

Online Credentials Form (LIVE!)

Media Resources
We will attempt to include resources that can help you prepare for your coverage of Hamvention®,    More will be added.  If you can't find what you need please contact  media@hamvention.org for assistance.