For as long as we have been doing our annual Field Day and Summer Fest event, it has always been one of our favorite outdoor get-aways. For the last 12 years, OAUSA has distinguished itself by the very unique approach that we take to this, and all of our events. This approach has evolved somewhat over the years, and while we have incorporated many activities into the weekends, we have never lost sight of Ham Radio, as an important part of the event.
Our uniqueness has taken the form of so many things that no other Field Day can claim, including:
- a three day event in remote mountain campsites, with great summertime weather and scenery
- an event where both 2WD and 4WD vehicles can attend, and where there are great 4WD off-road trails to explore
- Ham Radio license testing, right at camp
- world class cuisine at our Dutch Oven cook-off on Saturday evening, and outstanding group meals for all the others
- wine tasting
- hot sauce tasting
- coffee tasting
- Bourbon tasting and after dinner libations
- a smorgasbord of appetizers before each dinner
- multiple hiking trails
- three days of relaxation
- and, of course, a full Field Day competition
