The following note was posted on the Dayton Hamvention website:
Unfortunately, several setbacks in the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic make necessary the difficult decision to cancel Hamvention 2021. Hundreds of volunteers have been working to do everything necessary to bring this Hamvention to the many amateur radio enthusiasts and vendors who support the Dayton Hamvention.
Vaccine distribution both in the United States and around the world is lagging behind what was planned. In addition, the emergence of a more communicable form of the COVID-19 virus increases the potential for further public health problems in the next few months. We make this difficult decision for the safety of our guests and vendors.
Those who had their tickets, inside booths or flea market spaces deferred last year will be deferred again. Those who purchased 2021 tickets, inside booths or flea market spaces will also be deferred. If you desire a refund instead please email [email protected] and we will contact you.
Stay tuned for information about a QSO party for the 2021 Hamvention weekend. We are looking forward to the 2022 Hamvention!!!
Executive Committee, Dayton Hamvention 2021
They’re so scared of the virus that they decided to cancel it. How pathetic ??
It’s a hard position to be in. If they wait for definite change, it may be too late to set things up. Or from the other angle, if they proceed because they hope all will be well, they’ve wasted money and effort.
Small events are much easier to spontaneously adjust, there’s less to do, or lose.