2008 National Pheasant Fest Attraction List
Seminars
Seminars are a major attraction at National Pheasant Fest and we've assembled some of the finest experts in variety of outdoor areas, including wild game cooking, bird dog training, habitat planning, hunting destinations and more! Presenters will also include biologists and specialists from Pheasants Forever and a number of state game agencies. From young to old, everyone can learn something at National Pheasant Fest. And perhaps the best part about the seminars at this great event is there are new seminars nearly every hour, on the hour.
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Exhibitors/Exhibit Booths
National Pheasant Fest 2008 will feature over 400 unique exhibitors and over 900 booths displaying hunting gear, wildlife art, taxidermy, habitat equipment, food, dog breed information, tractors, travel information and much more.
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Contact: Karlene Carlson, PF's Marketing & Events Administrator, (651)209-4933
Artisan Fair
While not a traditional art contest, the PF Artisan Fair will provide a platform for both amateur and professional artists to compete for as many as 20 slots in the PF/QF banquet packages. There will be no 1st, 2nd or 3rd place prizes, winners or ribbons. Gaining a slot in the banquet package would earn an artist the sale of up to 600 reproductions of their original artwork.
Bird Dog Parade
Sporting dog breeds from various dog organizations will kick off National Pheasant Fest with a parade through downtown St. Paul.
Contact: Karlene Carlson, PF's Marketing & Events Administrator, (651)209-4933
Bird Dog Bonanza Presented by Purina and SportDOG
This includes dog related exhibitors and hourly seminars/demonstrations from some of the world's foremost bird dog trainers.
Contact: Karlene Carlson, PF's Marketing & Events Administrator, (651)209-4933
Landowner Habitat Help Room
The Landowner Habitat Help Room provides landowners with the opportunity to receive free one-on-one habitat advice from expert wildlife biologists.
Contact: Matt O'Connor, PF's Habitat Team Coordinator, (563)926-2357
Ron Leathers, PF's Government Grants Coordinator, (651)209-4919
Rudy's Youth Village
Attractions in Rudy's Youth Village include pheasant biology, dog care, taxidermy, fishing, music and more, not to mention the chance to meet Pheasants Forever's lovable youth mascot, Rudy the Ringneck.
Contact: Rich Wissink, PF's Youth Program Specialist, (715)722-0286
Youth Wildlife Art Contest
Winning entries from the Youth Wildlife Art Contest will be prominently displayed around the RiverCentre at National Pheasant Fest.
Contact: Janine Kohn, PF's Leopold Education Project Specialist, (651)209-4971
* This list subject to change