Northwest Hunt Fest

Northwest Hunt Fest, a non-profit pioneering event in hunting education will make its grand debut at the North Idaho Fairgrounds in Coeur d'Alene on May 10-11, 2024. This family-friendly event aims to unite hunters across all levels of expertise, offering unique opportunities for learning, competition, and camaraderie.

Organized with a mission to foster education, conservation, and ethical hunting, the Northwest Hunt Fest is an event for aspiring, new, or seasoned hunters to participate in comprehensive seminars, friendly competitions, and learn about the latest in hunting equipment. The hunt fest is committed to the future of hunting, placing special emphasis on youth archery and young hunter programs.

Event highlights include:
Expert-led Seminars: Covering vital topics such as e-scouting for elk, advanced hunting tactics for big game, whitetail and turkey hunting 101, backcountry medical training for hunters, mentoring kids in outdoor activities, wild-game cooking, and more.

Hunting product demonstrations: Learn about the latest in hunting equipment and see a butchering/field dressing demonstration.

Friendly Competitions: A mobile laser hunting simulator will be available and the hunt fest will also feature a 3D archery shoot for kids by our partner, Idaho Fish and Game and a hunter archery shoot for ages 17 and above organized by North Idaho Archery. Additional contests include an elk and duck calling contest.

Family Entertainment: Including an assortment of Food Trucks and live music by Just Plain Darin.

The Northwest Hunt Fest proudly announces the Marcus Anderson Family Foundation as its headliner sponsor. The event is also in partnership with Idaho Fish and Game, North Idaho Archery, and Slayer Calls.

“We are thrilled to launch the first-ever Northwest Hunt Fest in the beautiful city of Coeur d'Alene,” said Penny Burciaga, the event organizer. “Our goal is to celebrate the hunting tradition, provide top-notch hunter education, and bring together the hunting community in an event that is specifically designed for the needs of hunters.”

In addition to the exciting activities planned, organizers are currently welcoming applications from potential event sponsors and hunting-related vendors who wish to be a part of this inaugural event. The event is expected to reach thousands of hunting enthusiasts across the Northwest.

Early bird tickets for this much-anticipated festival are on sale now for $20 per person which includes admission for both days of the hunt fest. Ticket prices increase April 2nd. Children and youth under 17 get in free. To purchase tickets and to view the schedule and speaker line-up, visit northwesthuntfest.com or contact organizer, Penny Burciaga, Executive Director of the Northwest Hunt Fest.

Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your hunting game and involve the entire family – the Northwest Hunt Fest awaits you!