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Seminar Stages

Seminar Stages

Seminar Stage

Habitat Stage

The Habitat Stage is back again with a line-up that is sure to have something for everyone. Learn from experts on topics ranging from native prairie, grassland habitat restoration, prescribed fire, and a variety of exciting habitat management tools

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Seminar Stage

Public Lands Pavilion

The Public Lands Pavilion at National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic will feature an exciting lineup of dynamic speakers on the stage, and an exhibitor area celebrating our country's 800 million acres of publicly accessible land that are open to all Americans for hunting, hiking and exploring.

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Seminar Stage

Bird Dog Stage

One of the most popular and highly anticipated events of National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic, the Bird Dog Stage returns with a star-studded roster of trainers will be dispensing wisdom, advice, and stories.

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Seminar Stage

Path to the Uplands Stage

The Path to the Uplands stage presented by Sportman's Guide brings together a variety of well-respected influential story tellers from across the country to encourage individuals to find their own unique pathway into the outdoors.

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Seminar Stage

Grouse Camp

The nation's largest gathering of upland hunters will include "Grouse Camp" in 2026 — a celebration of some of the country's best hunters, brands and conservation organizations dedicated to grouse species.

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Show Floor Attractions

Show Floor Attractions

Showfloor Attraction

Bird Dog Parade

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are happy to announce the Bird Dog Parade will kick-off the 2026 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic. The annual event will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 20 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Showfloor Attraction

Youth Village

Youth Village is the perfect place to spark a child's curiosity about nature and conservation. The special show floor area offers an array of exciting, hands-on activities designed to connect families to the world of conservation and the uplands.

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Showfloor Attraction

Habitat Help Area

The Habitat Help Desk is an area of the show floor dedicated to helping landowners meet their habitat goals. Landowners can consult with trained wildlife biologists on how to improve their acres for wildlife habitat, as well as what local, state and federal conservations programs their properties qualify for.

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Showfloor Attraction

Women on the Wing Lounge

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Ticketed Events

Ticketed Events

Thursday

Concert for Conservation

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, in partnership with Pepper Entertainment, are proud to announce the third Concert for Conservation featuring Turnpike Troubadours at the Historic State Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, February 19th.

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Sunday

Women on the Wing brunch

In honor of bird dogs and how they get us into the uplands, our theme this year is A Friend in the Field. We will encourage participants to make connections as we discuss all things bird dogs, friends, and instilling confidence in the field with our keynote speaker, Kali Parmley.

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National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic Presenting and Diamond Sponsors

Minneapolis Convention Center – Minneapolis, MN
FEBRUARY 20-22, 2026
FRI: 12-6PM
SAT: 9AM-5:30PM
SUN: 9AM-4PM