Free fly-casting and shooting lessons; falconry, hunting dog, and game cooking demonstrations; and a variety of hands-on activities for the kids—the whole family will enjoy the Orvis Game Fair. Plus, we host dozens of exhibitors and vendors for you to visit with. *Activities vary by location
Orvis Sandanona, Millbrook, NY—September 16 & 17, 2023
Clay Shooting Events
- The Orvis Cup Competition: 100 target courses with prizes, awards, and much more.
- America’s Clays Cup Fun Competition: 50 target courses with prizes and awards.
- Side shooting events include flurry, 5 stand, clays course open shooting, and long target.
Free Fly-Casting & Clay Shooting Lessons
- Orvis Shooting instructors will guide you at our “try it out” stations for clays shooting—take your first shot here!
- Orvis Fly-Fishing instructors will be on hand all-day both days for free casting instruction and demos.
Birds of Prey Demonstrations
- Expert bird handlers will teach you all about the local birds of prey: See hawks and owls work during this hands-on demo.
Game Cooking Demonstrations
- It’s game cooking demystified! Our famed local chefs will take you from ingredients to delicious eats in these interactive cooking demos.
Dog Demonstrations
- Dog training experts and handlers will be here to show you some great training tips, talk about important nutritional needs for your dog, and much more.
Sandanona, Millbrook, NY
September 16 & 17, 2023
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM: All-Day Activities
- Fly Tying with Trout Unlimited
- Wildlife Sketch Artist - Paul Chinelli
- Fly-Casting Demos with Orvis Fly-Fishing Instructors
- Take Your First Shot Ever with Orvis Shooting Instructors
- Farm-Fresh Ice Cream
- Tastings with local Distilleries, Vineyards, and Breweries
- Kids’ Zone Activities:
- Bouncy House
- Birdhouse Painting
- Air-Rifle Shooting
- Helium Balloons
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Long Bird Raffle, Sporting Clays, 5-Stand, and Flurry
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Food Trucks
11:00 AM
- Gun Dog Scurry
- Birds of Prey Demonstration with Tom Cullen
12:00 PM
- Purina Dog Demonstration
- Game Cooking Demonstration with Culinary Institute of America
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Long Bird Raffle, Sporting Clays, Five-Stand, and Flurry
1:00 PM
- History of Bourbon with Taconic Distillery
- Gundog Scurry
- Cigars, Characteristics, Flavors, and Texture with Ashton Cigar
- Birds of Prey Demonstration with Tom Cullen
2:00 PM
- Purina Dog Demonstration
2:30 PM
- Game Cooking Demonstration with Culinary Institute of America
3:00 PM
- Paul Schwarts, DVM - Veterinarian, Open Discussion
9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
- The America’s Cup Tournament
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- The America’s Shoot (pre-registration required)
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- The Orvis Cup Main Event (pre-registration required)