Radio Day by the Bay

Join us on July 18 at the California Historical Radio Society’s Radio Central in Alameda for our annual festival and celebration of radio and wireless communication.

Register to join Radio Day and be entered to win one of EIGHT radios from C. Crane!

The Radio Day Program

8:00: Doors Open
8:00-4:00: Museum Store, Electronics Surplus Event, W6CF. Amateur Radio, Tour the Museum Galleries
9:00: Audience Seating opens, Liris Robles
10:00: Welcome with Terry McGovern  & Holly Quan
10:15: Vintage Radio Auction with Don Bleu
11:15: BARHOF Class of 2026 introduced along with Audiocaster of the Year award and Legendary Station
11:40: Don Neely’s Rhythm Aces
12:40: Presentation: Golden Star Radio Sign Restoration
1:00: Live Radio Play: The Thin Man- “The Goofy Groom”
1:40: School of Rock Alameda’s Show Band
2:40: Volunteer of the Year Presentation
2:45: Presentation: SDR… Radio Signals You Can See
3:00: Top Shelf Classics
4:00: Closing

Our Program Hosts

Terry McGovern and Holly Quan

UNIQUE experiences through the day:

• FREE museum tours all day
• Vintage radio auction featuring top selections from the CHRS collection
• Curated exhibits from radio and broadcasting experts, plus community partners
• W6CF live ham radio operation
• Surplus equipment sale
• Museum store featuring refurbished vintage radios for purchase
• Food trucks

This exciting all-day celebration features live entertainment, unique experiences, and fun for all ages.