We can’t wait to announce more details for Radio Day By the Bay -Live! 2026.
Join us on July 18 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?
Outside
Stream Radio Day LIVE
8:00: Doors Open
9:00: Audience Seating Opens
10:00: Welcome by Hoyt Smith and Sylvia Chacon
10:10: Stan Bunger speaks on San Francisco’s Forgotten Broadcasters
10:30: Volunteer of the Year award
10:35: BARHOF Class of 2025 announced by Ben Fong-Torres and Celeste Perry
11:00: Royal Society Jazz Orchestra
12:00: Live Vintage Radio Auction
1:00: Dan Ashley and the Tamsen Donner Duo
1:30: Live Radio Play: Gangbusters “The Alameda Planner”
2:00: Boom Box Contest Winner Announced
2:10: KCSM Promo
2:15: Memorabilia Auction Promo by Jude Heller
2:20: Door Prizes
2:30: Raccoon Hollow Band
3:00: Closing
Inside
Check out everything Radio Central has to offer from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Get a tour of the museum
Check out the Electronics Surplus Event
See our Amateur Radio Station (ham shack) W6CF
Visit the Museum Store
Surplus Electronics Sale
Program Hosts @ 10:00
Bay Area Radio Hall of Famers Hoyt and Sylvia will be your guides on our radio journey this Saturday at 10am.
LIVE! Radio History: “San Francisco’s Forgotten Broadcasters” @ 10:10
Stan will tell the story of the Tong family and Golden Star Radio in San Francisco’s Chinatown. He will also have signed copies of his book, Mornings with Madden available.
Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame 2025 Announced @ 10:35
The Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame is well represented today by Ben and Celeste. They will announce our new BARHOF class of 2025. They will also honor radio KEEN, the 2025 Legendary Station. They will also introduce you to the 2025 Don Sherwood award recipient.
Check out the Auction Website often for the most up-to-date catalog and starting bids. Order your paddle by RSVPing using the button below.
If you can’t make it in person, you can submit a remote bid using the button below. Submit the highest amount you’re willing to pay and a proxy bidder will bid for you up to your limit.
Presented by the CHRS Radio Dog Theater @ 1:30
Join us LIVE on stage with a radio drama the way it used to be. We provide the sound and your mind creates the images. Just close your eyes and listen…
Old time radio plays were one of the main sources of entertainment in the home before television, so come and experience it first hand at 1:30 PM.
CHRS Radio Dog Players
Live Mix: Dan Healy
Sound Effects Track: Ricky Rubin
Don Neely’s Royal Society Jazz Orchestra @ 11:00
At 11 am, the Royal Society Jazz Orchestra with leader Don Neely will take the stage. The RSJO has been a popular part of Radio Day for many years, but this may be the last time due to Don’s impending retirement. We will miss the RSJO and their upbeat music, so be sure to see them this last time!
Dan Ashley with the Tamsen Donner Duo @ 1:00
At 1 PM, the Tamsen Donner Due with special guest performer Dan Ashley of ABC 7 news will play. JD and Chris are half of the Tamsen Donner Band who have been playing in the Bay Area for 29 years.
Raccoon Hollow String Band @ 2:30
At 2:30 PM, the Raccoon Hollow String Band will close out the day with toe tapping tunes! This traditional American band depended on radio to get their music to the listening public.
