Reservations for 2027 rooms at the Hope Hotel will open June 15th, 2026 at 9:00 am EDT.  

Do not call them before that time. You can get room reservations by phone only. If you try to book online, you will see that there are no rooms for those dates. Every room in the Hope Hotel has been blocked for Contesters and DXers for Hamvention week.  Starting Monday, June 15th, 2026 at 9 AM EDT, you can call 937-879-2696 and ask for a reservation in the Contest University 2027 room block. There is no minimum night commitment. The room rate is $161 per night plus tax and that includes a hot buffet breakfast each day of your stay. The room rate is the same for a single queen, two queens or a single king. 

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday night, May 19th, 2027 for the first night of the 2027 Contest Super Suite at the Hope Hotel.

https://www.hopehotel.com/

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Dayton Contest Dinner

Saturday, May 22, 2027
Hope Hotel, Wright Patterson AFB

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Social Hour opens at 5:30pm 
Dinner starts at 6:30pm

Keynote Speaker – TBD

Main Prize:  TBD

When & Where:

The Contest dinner will be held on Saturday night, May 22, 2027 at 6:30pm. Cash bar opens at 5:30pm. Located at the Hope Hotel, Wright Patterson AFB (Official Contest Hotel).
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Contest Dinner Highlights:

• Master of Ceremonies: John Dorr, K1AR
• Dinner Speaker:  TBD
• 2027 CQ Contest Hall of Fame Inductions: To Be Announced at the Dinner
• Many contest operators from around the world attend this event. If you enjoy radio contesting, you do not want to miss this Contest Dinner!

Menu:

• Hope Chicken Supreme or Vegetarian
• Rolls
• Buttered Red Skin Potatoes
• Southern Style Green Beans
• Chocolate Cake or Cheesecake with berries (desserts will be placed on the table randomly)
• Choice of Beverage (Coffee, Hot or Iced Tea)

Ticket Costs & Table Options:

• Purchase 1 Ticket for $46. You will be randomly seated. You will receive a Ticket Order Confirmation via email — print that email and bring to the dinner, as it is your ticket to enter.
• Purchase Multiple Tickets for $46 each. Each attendee will be randomly seated.  You will receive a Ticket Order Confirmation via email — print that email and bring to the dinner, as it is your ticket to enter.
• Purchase an entire table for 10 people for $450.   All 10 will be seated at your own round table.  You will receive a Ticket Order Confirmation via email — print that email and bring to the dinner, as it is your ticket to enter.
• If you are under the age of 25, you may qualify for a free dinner ticket.  Please use the Contact Us tab, someone will reach out to you and get you registered.