25th Yankee Sportsman's Classic Show

Past event
Jan 20, 12 PM to 4 PM, Jan 22, 2017

The 25th Annual Yankee Sportsman’s Classic Show
Celebrate Vermont’s Hunting and Fishing Heritage, Jan 20 – 22

The 25th Annual Yankee Sportsman's Classic Show presented by the H-Team will be held January 20th thru the 22nd at the Robert E. Miller Expo Center in Essex Junction, Vermont. The three day event, brings together 15,000 sportsmen, women and their families from all over to celebrate Vermont’s hunting and fishing heritage.

With nearly 200 exhibitors, there is something for everyone. During this long weekend, you can chose from over fifty free seminars, check out the latest gear, boats, trucks, tractors, ATVs, and RV’s, take advantage of show specials, talk with wildlife and fisheries experts, and book the hunting or fishing adventure of a lifetime. The kids can see the Whitetails of North America Collection, take part in the Rainforest Reptile Show, watch live dog demonstrations, try their luck at the catch, and release trout pond, take part in the kids archery shoot or BB gun shoot and even climb the rock wall.

With over fifty free seminars everyone gets answers to their questions. Whitetail hunting will be presented by acclaimed hunters such as the Benoit Brothers, Hal Blood, Joe DiNitto and Jim Massett. Fishing Guru’s Nate Smead, Bob Howe and Matt Houser will be on hand to share their experiences, tips and tactics to help you become more successful on the water.

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department will be presenting on the Vermont deer outlook, and putting on two wild game processing demonstrations. Bid Farewell to the Benoit Brothers, who will be putting on their final seminars this weekend, at the Louie Laberge memorial Sportsman’s Heritage awards Saturday at 11am.

With one in five Vermonters taking to the fields and streams and spending $300 million annually, hunting and fishing is very important to Vermont’s culture and rural economy. Come join the celebration. Tickets are $11 for adults, $5 for children 3-12 and children under three are free. Show hours: Friday noon – 7pm, Saturday 9am – 7pm and Sunday 9am – 4pm. Admission price is good for all three days. Free Parking. A portion of the show proceeds benefit Camp-Ta-Kum-Ta. For more information about the show, seminars and speakers visit yankeeclassic.net or call 802-238-7501.

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