Our Tennessee BHA Chapter along with other organizations has sponsored The University of Tennessee and Maryville College's Outdoor Enthusiast Expo.
Join us for the Outdoor Enthusiast Expo — a free, two-day celebration uniting hunters, anglers, hikers, birders, paddlers, and outdoor lovers of all kinds! This inclusive gathering fosters shared learning and appreciation for the natural world through hands-on activities like kayaking, fly fishing, mountain climbing, hunting, hiking, birding, and more. Sessions will spotlight inspiring speakers on conservation, highlighting how hunters and anglers play a vital role in funding and preserving the lands we all enjoy.
Please click the link below to find the schedule and to register!
Outdoor Enthusiast Expo Info
Crawford House Maryville College 713 Howee Avenue, Maryville, TN Dates: Sept. 19, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Camp Concert and Social Summit September 20, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Expo*
Social Summit at the Outdoor Enthusiast Expo AN EVENING CELEBRATING THE GREAT OUTDOORS Friday, Sept. 19, 6 PM - 10PM Crawford House on the Maryville College Campus Speaker: Brian Clifford, Tennessee Office of Outdoor Recreation Concert: Tanis Root Saturday, September 20, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Expo.
Please dress appropriately for spending the day outside and bring your own chair and water bottle. Barbecue Food Truck on site 10:00 AM Deer Hunting Academy* Habitat Rx Kayak and Canoe Course* Waterfowl Hunting Poly Tech 1:00 PM Backcountry Hiking Mindfulness with Nature Mountain Biking Your Wild Network 3:00 PM Deer Hunting Academy* Fly Fishing* Kayak and Canoe Course* Outdoor Meat Cookery *The Deer Hunting Academy, Fly Fishing Classics, and Kayak/Canoe Course excursions on Saturday have a limited number of slots. Interested participants should select a time when registering. If the number of slots is filled, you will be placed on a waiting list. The 10:00 AM Kayak and Canoe Course may also extend past the start of the 1:00 PM excursions. The Outdoor Enthusiast Expo excursions are designed with young adults and older participants in mind. If you have a youth who is interested in joining an excursion, please reach out in advance to rc@utk.edu so we can discuss the best fit for their participation.
But don’t worry—there will be plenty of exhibits and hands-on activities for youth and those young at heart, known as our “Outings.” These will run throughout the day, so be sure to stop by and have some fun!
Featured Outings include:
🎣 Fly Tying / Create Your Own Fishing Lure – Learn the art of fly-tying and build a take-home lure. 🐟 Backyard Bass – Practice casting skills in a fun, family-friendly game. 🦌 Oh Deer! – A wildlife activity that teaches about animal survival and habitat needs. 🦴 Skulls & Pelts – Hands-on exploration of Tennessee wildlife through furs and skulls. 🎨 Gyotaku (Fish Printing) – Create a traditional Japanese fish print to take home. 🎯 Shooting Sports – Safe introduction to archery or other shooting disciplines.