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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
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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.
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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)
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