The 2026 Wildlife & Outdoor Expo (sponsored by Historic Bethel German Colony) will highlight a variety of educational seminars, exhibitors and vendors showcasing such items as hunting products and accessories, equipment, and outdoor related crafts for purchase.
This will be a family oriented event as there will be lots of games and activities for kids and adults. Please make plans to attend this educational and entertaining event August 29, 2026. 9:00am to 3:00pm. (VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR MORE DETAILS)
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FREE ADMISSION! (We do welcome donations to the Historic Bethel Colony to help preserve our historic landmarks.)
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SEMINARS
➸ Selecting a Bird Dog by John Resa
➸ Solar Cooking & Off-Grid Weather Forecasting
➸ Drone Demo
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CONTESTS & ACTIVITIES
➸ Trophy Buck Contest
➸ Wildlife & Outdoor Photography Contest – (entries must be received by 8:30am). Click here for Photo Contest 2026 entry form.
➸ 3D Archery Shoot (FREE, bring your own bow) 8am to 1pm. For info, contact Brian Barrick, 660-988-5404
➸ Youth Archery
➸ BB Shooting Booth
➸ Wildlife & Outdoor Photography Contest – (entries must be received by 8:30am). Click here for Photo Contest 2026 entry form.
➸ 3D Archery Shoot (FREE, bring your own bow) 8am to 1pm. For info, contact Brian Barrick, 660-988-5404
➸ Youth Archery
➸ BB Shooting Booth
➸ Swap Meet from 9am to 3pm. Bring your guns, bows, knives, or any other hunting or fishing supplies for a buy/sell/trade swap. No fees. For information phone 660-651-0259.
➸ Gun Raffle
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EXHIBITS/VENDORS
➸ Live Line Demo by Lewis County REC and Macon Electric Cooperative!
➸ Wildlife Crafts
➸ Fishing & Outdoor Equipment
➸ Wildlife Crafts
➸ Fishing & Outdoor Equipment
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Hunting and other outdoor activities are very popular in this part of the country. It is our hope that this expo would offer something for the entire family. We want to offer interesting things to see, education on a variety of outdoor topics, and entertainment for everyone attending. If you are interested in being an exhibitor, vendor, or donating for the prize drawings, contact Larry Smoot at 660-651-0259 or lsmoot@marktwain.net.
