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North America’s Top Speakers — the names you know and respect. We are proud to host many of North America’s finest outdoor speakers and television personalities presenting seminars on a wide variety of hunting and outdoor topics on three continuous stages. To visit the Seminar page CLICK HERE
Seminar stage sponsors are—

ANTLERS by KLAUS
Spectacular display!

SPONSORED BY:

North American Shed Hunters ClubLocated on the Upper Level

To view Upper Level Diagram CLICK HERE

Iowa’s Biggest Big Buck Contest Upper Level!

To view Upper Level Diagram CLICK HERE
The biggest bucks taken in the last couple years will be on display for your eyes only. This is the contest all Iowa Hunters are striving to win. Many different categories to compete in including Firearm, Bow, Muzzleloader, Historical, Youth, Crossbow and Ladies categories, all broken into Typical and Non-Typical divisions! If you took a trophy whitetail in the past two years, we certainly encourage you to enter! There is a historical division for bucks taken before Fall 2023 season. Your $20 Big Buck Contest entry fee includes official Boone & Crockett or Pope & Young measuring of your trophy and a chance to win a Bow!

For more Information go to the “BIG BUCK CONTEST” page.

Iowa Whitetail Hall of Fame! Upper Level!

To view Upper Level Diagram CLICK HERE
Each year we invite every Boone & Crockett whitetail that has been entered in our Big Buck Contest to be part of the Iowa Whitetail Hall of Fame. This creates an overwhelming wall of over 100 Boone & Crockett caliber trophies… an amazing tribute to Iowa’s quality whitetails.
Sponsored by:

Monster Shed Antler Contest Upper Level!

To view Upper Level Diagram CLICK HERE–Hundreds of monster sheds from all across whitetail country will be on display for the weekend in this great contest sponsored by the North American Shed Hunters Club! Whitetail sheds can be brought in and entered into our contest for awards and prizes creating a spectacular display showcasing the great finds of shed hunters. A fitting display for a pastime which is so quickly growing in popularity. The Shed Antler Display has expanded to occupy over 100 feet of shed antlers!

For more Information go to the “SHED CONTEST” page.

Sign up to shoot the Hoyt Classic 300 Tournament! — The Mid-Iowa Archers and the Iowa Deer Classic
are excited to bring you this 3-day Vegas-Style 300 Round Tournament to be held in Hall A – Hy-Vee Hall of the Iowa Events Center.
All proceeds will benefit the Mid Iowa Archers.
Amateur Tournament Entry Fee is only $10, and cubs (kids age 8-11) are only $5. Professional shooter Entry Fee is $50 with an 80% payback!
Trophies awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in 12 Divisions!
For more information go to “300 TOURNAMENT” page.

Shoot the Raised at Full Draw 3D Shoot! — Bowhunter 3D Shoot Challenge is a simulated bowhunting environment for archers of all proficiency levels. The format is shooter friendly with great prize chances for all shooters.
For more information go to “3D Shoot” page.

Mechanical Bull Riding
In North Hall A

KIDS ACTIVITIES

Kids Archery Range

Kids Archery Range–
Raised at Full Draw will offer Free
youth archery lessons and free shooting.
Members will help instruct young archers how to shoot a bow & arrow. All equipment will be provided.
Located next to the 300 Range in North Hall A.

KIDS ACTIVITY AREA
South End of Pre-Function

Friday-Saturday and Sunday — FACE PAINTING– P18

Door Prizes! Door Prizes!
For a list of Door prizes and how you can enter CLICK HERE

Food Court!
Along with concessions located throughout Hy-Vee Hall. That means more food and beverage choices and less waiting!

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