Winter Field Day 2026
Schedule
Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 03:59 pm
UTC-06:00Location
719 Main St, Lubbock, TX 79401 | Lubbock, TX
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❄️ Winter Field Day — Event DetailsJoin West Texas Pathfinders and the SPARC TaskForce for our annual Winter Field Day Emergency Communications Exercise & Community Open House!
This 30 hour event brings together radio operators, emergency volunteers, and partner agencies to demonstrate how communications are established and maintained during real-world disasters.
Whether you’re a seasoned radio operator, a preparedness-minded family, or just curious about what happens inside an Emergency Operations Center, this event is built for you. Stop by, learn, participate, ask questions, and experience hands-on radio communication in a fun and educational environment.
📍 Location
Lubbock County Emergency Operations Center
Hosted in partnership with:
• Lubbock County Emergency Management
• Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office – Mobile Operations Team
🕒 Schedule
Saturday: Operations begin at 10:00 AM
Sunday: Event concludes at 4:00 PM
Visitors are welcome throughout the open-house hours to tour equipment, observe live operations, participate in demos, and enjoy food and fellowship.
🎯 What to Expect
Live emergency communications demonstrations
Hands-on radio experiences (Ham & GMRS)
Tours of mobile operations equipment & radio trailers
Preparedness classes and short workshops
Meet-and-greet with WTP volunteers & community partners
Food, fellowship, and plenty of learning opportunities
This event is family-friendly and a great introduction to radio, emergency readiness, and community service.
🎟️ Fundraiser
Help support WTP’s year-round community programs and emergency-communications readiness!
All proceeds directly support training, equipment, and community preparedness outreach.
💪 Our Mission
At West Texas Pathfinders, our motto is “Ready Together, Stronger Together.”
Winter Field Day embodies that mission by bringing volunteers, families, and partner agencies together to strengthen communication capability across the South Plains region.
✅ Who Should Attend?
Radio operators (Ham, GMRS, FRS, Mesh)
Emergency volunteers and CERT members
Families interested in preparedness
Anyone curious about radio or emergency operations
Students, scouts, and community groups
All are welcome — no experience required!
📞 Questions?
Send us a message through Facebook or call us at 1 (806) 317-2620
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Where is it happening?
719 Main St, Lubbock, TX 79401, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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