More Than a Banquet
Updated: Jul 10
We Saved You a Seat.
Saturday, August 22, 2026 | Doors Open at 3:00 PM
Some events are simply dates on a calendar.
This isn't one of them.
Every August, something special happens in Southwest Virginia. Long before the first meal is served or the first raffle ticket is drawn, old friends begin shaking hands, families start finding their tables, children race through the doors with excitement, and a room full of people with one shared passion comes together for something much bigger than a banquet.
They come together for conservation.
They come together for community.
They come together because they believe the outdoor traditions we love are worth protecting.
The Southwest Virginia Sportsmen Annual Banquet isn't just our largest fundraiser of the year.
It's the heartbeat of everything we do.
Together, We Leave It Better.
Every ticket purchased helps write the next chapter of conservation in Southwest Virginia.
Because of your support, we're able to improve wildlife habitat, strengthen conservation efforts, inspire young people to discover the outdoors, and continue building opportunities for families to experience everything this region has to offer.
When the banquet ends, the work doesn't.
The impact continues all year long.
Every acre restored.
Every volunteer project completed.
Every young hunter or angler introduced to the outdoors.
Every memory created.
It all starts with one evening.
For Them. For Tomorrow.
If you've ever watched a child's eyes light up after winning a prize, you already understand why this tradition matters.
Every child 12 years old and under receives a ticket completely free.
Even better...
Every child goes home a winner.
That promise isn't about prizes.
It's about creating memories.
It's about showing young people that conservation is exciting, welcoming, and something they can be part of for the rest of their lives.
Because today's excited kids become tomorrow's conservation leaders.
There's Something for Everyone.
We've never wanted this banquet to be "just another hunting event."
We've always wanted it to feel like home.
Whether you're coming with your spouse, bringing the kids, inviting friends, or attending for the very first time, you'll discover an evening filled with incredible raffles, outstanding prizes, exciting games, live and silent auctions, delicious food, and conversations that last long after the event is over.
Our popular Ladies Table has become one of the evening's favorite traditions, offering a fantastic collection of prizes created especially for the women who stand beside us in conservation.
Because protecting our outdoor heritage isn't a mission for a few.
It's something we all share.
Honoring Those Who Serve.
Before we celebrate the future, we pause to recognize those who have served our country and our communities.
Each year we're honored to recognize our veterans and first responders.
Their dedication, sacrifice, and commitment remind us that service comes in many forms.
It's one of the most meaningful moments of the evening and one we look forward to every year.
Experience the Wild Heart of Southwest Virginia.
The Southwest Virginia Sportsmen Annual Banquet is where conservation comes alive.
It's where neighbors become friends.
Where sponsors become partners.
Where volunteers become family.
Where stories are shared.
Where traditions are passed from one generation to the next.
It's one evening that reminds us why this organization exists.
Not simply to protect wildlife.
But to protect the experiences, friendships, and outdoor heritage that define Southwest Virginia.
We Saved You a Seat.
We hope you'll join us on
Saturday, August 22, 2026.
Doors Open: 3:00 PM
Location: Noah Horn Well Drilling1070 Sandy Valley Lane Oakwood, Virginia 24631
Click for ticket sales: 🎟 Tickets are on sale now.
⭐ Purchase your tickets before July 31st to be entered into our Early Bird Drawings.
Come enjoy an unforgettable evening with your family.
Celebrate conservation.
Meet incredible people.
Support a mission that reaches far beyond one night.
Because when this community comes together, remarkable things happen.
And we'd be honored to have you there.
We'll save you a seat.
Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
🕒 Doors Open: 3:00 PM
🍽 Dinner: Catered by Bonanza Steakhouse
📍 Location: Noah Horn Well Drilling, Oakwood, Virginia
🎟 Tickets: Are on sale now!
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