2025 “Radio Day by the Bay” Festival (Alameda)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Radio Day by the Bay is bigger than ever this year!

Join us on July 19 at the California Historical Radio Society’s Radio Central in Alameda for our annual festival and celebration of radio’s golden age, and the future of broadcasting!

What’s ‘on air’ at Radio Day?

Hosted by the dynamic duo Hoyt Smith and Sylvia Chacon

Live DJ sets to keep you grooving

Don Neely’s Royal Society Jazz Orchestra brings the swing

Stan Bunger presents “San Francisco’s Forgotten Broadcasters” presenting the legendary Tong family story BARHOF Class of 2025 revealed, plus the Don Sherwood Award-hosted by the iconic Ben Fong-Torres & Celeste Perry

Legendary Station KEEN gets its moment in the spotlight Volunteer of the Year crowned

Live Radio Play: Experience the drama, live and in the moment

Our live auction for premium vintage treasures (Check out our auction catalog!)

Plus multiple chances to win a C Crane radio in our Radio Drawing!

Encore!

Dan Ashley and the Tamsen/Donner Group rocks the finale

All Around the Dial:

Museum tours to see the latest exhibits

Surplus electronics sale-hunt for hidden gems

Local food trucks serving up delicious bites

Guided museum tours-get the inside scoop

W6CF ham station in action-radio waves live!

Museum store packed with unique finds

Radio station and vendor booths loaded with collectibles and gear

Boombox Builder Contest

Bring your self-made boombox to the boombox builder contest! The more creative, the better!

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.