Set in the beautifully restored Packing House, this one-day festival unites outdoor brands, local businesses, and community members for a lively celebration of adventure and connection. Explore, taste, and experience all the Eastern Shore has to offer in an immersive day of activities, vendors, and entertainment.
What to Expect:
Outdoor gear exhibits, vendor booths, and hands-on demos
Informal clinics and workshops with seasoned outdoor experts
Live music and family-friendly entertainment
Craft food and beverages from local makers
A wild game culinary experience highlighting flavors of the Shore
Networking with outfitters, guides, and community organizations
Official Boone & Crockett and Pope & Young scoring/measuring event
Program Schedule (Tentative)
All Day (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM): Bucks, Bears, and Stags Official
Measuring Event
Bring your Maryland Whitetail Deer, Black Bear or Sika Stag from any season to be measured for Maryland's Record Book. If your entry qualifies, you’ll receive recognition in the newest edition of “Maryland's Finest: The Records and the Legacy.”
10:00 AM: Learn to Hunt: Where to Start?
Interested in hunting but not sure where to begin? This session offers a quick overview of how to get started. Learn how to connect with Maryland’s hunting community and take your first steps with confidence.
11:00 AM: Wild Game Cooking: Beyond the Crockpot
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) will show you how to turn Maryland’s wild harvests into delicious meals. Learn tips and techniques for preparing local wild game while discovering how BHA works to protect public lands, waters, and wildlife habitat for future generations.
12:00 PM: Local Celebrity Chef Wild Game Cook Off!
Watch local chefs go head-to-head in a wild game cookoff, putting their own creative spin on Maryland’s wild harvests! Enjoy the excitement as they showcase unique recipes, bold flavors, and local ingredients while celebrating the connection between field, forest, marsh, and table.
1:00 PM: Foraging 101: The Buffet in Your Backyard
Join local experts for an introduction to identifying and safely harvesting wild edible plants and fungi found right in your own backyard. Learn how to recognize seasonal favorites, practice responsible foraging, and discover the delicious possibilities nature provides, no grocery store required!
2:00 PM: Lure Crafting and Fishing Demo
Get hooked on the art of fishing! In this hands-on demo, you’ll learn how to craft your own fishing lures and pick up practical tips for casting, bait selection, and local fishing spots. Perfect for beginners and seasoned anglers alike, this session will help you reel in new skills and inspiration for your next day on the water.
3:00 PM: Becoming an Outdoors Woman
Curious about outdoor adventures but not sure where to start? This one-hour session introduces you to Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW), a program that helps participants gain confidence and skills in outdoor recreation. Open to everyone, this hands-on session offers a taste of the fun, supportive learning environment BOW is known for – no experience needed!
