Celebrate the fun, excitement and camaraderie of the sporting life during a weekend of awesome outdoor experiences for the whole family. The event is open to the public, and admission is free.
Don’t miss the chance to try:
Clay target shooting: Beginner stations for novice shooters to try clay shooting for the first time under the supervision of experienced instructors, as well as open shooting for experienced shooters, will be available. And for side-by-side shotgun shooters, there’s the Great Lakes Side by Side Classic, a vintage sporting clays competition with prizes and trophies.
Fly fishing: Learn how to fly cast and fly fish, with fly casting instruction available all day Saturday and Sunday.
Falconry demonstrations: See hawks and owls at work and learn about local birds of prey from expert bird handlers during this hands-on hawking demonstrations Saturday and Sunday.
Hunting dog demonstrations: Dog training experts and handlers will show you some great training tips, talk about important nutritional needs for your dogs and much more.
Activities for the whole family: Bring the kids out for bounce houses, archery, BB gun shooting, bird house painting and more.
Bourbon and beer tastings: Learn more about Michigan craft brews, bourbon and wine and try some offerings from local breweries and distilleries (after you’re done shooting, of course).
Vendors: You’ll find artists and craftsmen at work, dozens of exhibitors and vendors, and food trucks available on-site from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily.
