WHFR hosts 17th Annual Record Show

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Building M - Student and Culinary Arts Center
Skylight Café Pavilion (M-101)
A patron of the WHFR Record Show perusing through one of the record show's collection of vinyl.

Mark your calendars! HFC’s volunteer and student-run radio station WHFR-FM (89.3) will host its 17th Annual WHFR Record Show on Saturday, October 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the pavilion of the John McDonald Student and Culinary Arts Center (Building M on the main campus).

“Get ready to start digging through those bins!” said WHFR Multimedia Manager and Record Show Coordinator Michael Dereniewski. “This show only happens once a year, so don’t miss it!”

The WHFR Record Show is one of the most eagerly anticipated and unique shows of its kind in the Midwest, attracting vendors from the tri-state area and Canada. This show will have thousands of rare and mainstream records, CDs, DVDs, video cassettes, and other forms of music and movie memorabilia for sale by independent, local, and out-of-state vendors. There will also be door prizes, free swag, giveaways, and more.

“Whether you’re hunting for hard-to-find vinyl, looking for a one-of-a-kind gift for the music or movie lover in your life, or just want a fun way to spend a Saturday in the fall, the WHFR Record Show has something waiting to be discovered,” said WHFR General Manager Susan McGraw.

Vendor Application

WHFR is currently accepting applications for vendors for this year’s WHFR Record Show.

If you’re a vendor and want to set up shop at the WHFR Record Show, please use the contact information listed below. Please download the Dealer Info and Contract and return it to Dereniewski.

“The WHFR Record Show is open to anyone selling records, CDs, DVDs, and other related items that includes memorabilia or handcrafted goods. Reserve your table to showcase your unique collection and connect with other passionate collectors and enthusiastic customers who support eclectic and non-commercial programming,” said McGraw.

Sixty percent of the operating budget comes from donations

As a non-commercial, volunteer-staffed station, WHFR-FM is not licensed to sell commercials and must rely heavily on support from HFC and from individual donations to operate. More than 60% of its operating budget comes from donor support.

“The WHFR Record Show is one of the biggest ways WHFR makes money to operate,” said McGraw. “We need the community’s help to keep WHFR going strong.”

Since it began as a student radio club with a closet-sized room for public address operation in 1985, WHFR-FM has developed into an award-winning, live 24/7 broadcast and internet outlet. On-air formats include blues, world, classical, avant-jazz, indie rock, alternative/modern rock, techno, urban, big band, rockabilly, Americana, local news and views, classic radio drama, and much more. All music shows highlight new releases, independent labels, and local artists.

Admission

The WHFR Record Show is open to the general public. Admission to the show:

  • 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.: $10 (early bird admission)
  • 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: $1-$5 (sliding scale admission)
  • All HFC students and employees are admitted for free with valid HFC photo ID card.

All proceeds benefit WHFR-FM. For questions or more information, contact Dereniewski at 313-317-6579 or medereniewski@hfcc.edu.