WHERE YOU'LL FIND US
EVENTS, RAFFLES & MORE
From our annual banquet and conservation raffles to outdoor expos and community events, there is always something happening at Southwest Virginia Sportsmen. Explore what's coming up, enter our current raffles, see where we'll be next, and celebrate our past winners.
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GET INVOLVED. STAY CONNECTED.
Enter our current raffles, celebrate our winners, learn more about our annual banquet, or see where Southwest Virginia Sportsmen will be next.
UPCOMING EVENTS
See where Southwest Virginia Sportsmen will be next. Join us at a community event or stop by and visit our team at one of our upcoming outdoor shows and expos.
SWVA SPORTSMEN VOLUNTEER WEEKEND
April 2–4, 2027
Southwest Virginia
Join SWVA Sportsmen for a weekend of hands-on conservation and community service in Southwest Virginia. Volunteers will have an opportunity to work alongside our team and help make a direct impact on the outdoor resources and wildlife habitat we all care about.
VIRGINIA OUTDOOR SPORTSMAN SHOW
August 6–8, 2027
Richmond Raceway Complex — Richmond, Virginia
SWVA SPORTSMEN WILL BE THERE
Visit Southwest Virginia Sportsmen at the Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show in Richmond. Stop by our booth, meet our team, and learn more about our conservation programs, raffles, and work throughout Southwest Virginia.
ELK CAMP 2026
OCTOBER 10–16, 2026
Southern Gap Outdoor Adventure
1124 Chipping Sparrow Rd.
Grundy, VA 24614
FREE • OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Experience Virginia elk country during one of the most exciting weeks of the year.
Elk Camp is open to the public throughout Virginia’s elk hunting week. Visitors can stop by Southern Gap Outdoor Adventure, meet members of Southwest Virginia Sportsmen, learn more about Virginia’s elk restoration story, and experience the conservation community surrounding the hunt.
This location will also serve as an elk check station during the hunt, giving visitors a unique opportunity to learn about wildlife management and see firsthand how harvested elk are documented and studied.
IMPORTANT VISITOR NOTICE: Because this location serves as an active elk check station, harvested elk may be present and visible during the event. Parents and visitors should consider this when planning their visit.
ELK FEST 2026
OCTOBER 22–24, 2026
Southern Gap Outdoor Adventure
1124 Chipping Sparrow Rd.
Grundy, VA 24614
Elk Viewing Tours • Wildlife Programs • Wild Game Dinner • SWVA Sportsmen Auction • Outdoor Activities • Vendors • Mountain Arts • Photography • Live Music • Family Activities
Celebrate Virginia elk country in the heart of Southwest Virginia.
Elk Fest brings together wildlife, outdoor recreation, Appalachian culture, and family fun for three days at Southern Gap Outdoor Adventure.
The weekend features elk viewing tours, wildlife and conservation programs, outdoor activities, vendors, photography, mountain arts, live music, family activities, and much more.
Southwest Virginia Sportsmen will also be part of the Wild Game Dinner on Thursday evening, including a special SWVA Sportsmen auction.
HUNTER EDUCATION CLASS
SEPTEMBER 26, 2026
Noah Horn Well Drilling
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Get prepared for the field with Virginia DWR.
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources will host a Hunter Education Class at Noah Horn Well Drilling on September 26.
This in-person class provides an opportunity for participants to complete hunter education instruction with DWR.
This class is presented by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Pre-registration is required.