Overview:
The Orvis Game Fair is returning this season, promising a weekend filled with dogs, birds, food, and time-honored field sports. From falconry and fly casting to fine shotguns and farm-to-table bites, this event draws a passionate crowd every year — and if you know, you know. Here’s what to expect and why it belongs on your fall calendar.
The Orvis Game Fair Returns: What to Expect
There’s something timeless about the early autumn air at the Orvis Sandanona Shooting Grounds in Millbrook, NY. Whether you’re an avid wingshooter, a dog lover, a fly-fishing purist, or simply a fan of the outdoors, the Orvis Game Fair & Country Sporting Weekend is where tradition meets experience.
Held each September, the event is a well-known destination for sporting enthusiasts from all over the Northeast — and beyond. It’s not just a fair, it’s a celebration of the field-and-stream lifestyle, complete with:
- Dog demonstrations featuring retrievers, pointers, and spaniels in action
- Falconry flights that connect you with one of the oldest hunting traditions
- Try-it-yourself shooting and fly casting stations
- Fine artisan gear from heritage outfitters and global brands
- Game tastings, craft food, and fireside cigars
- Kids’ activities and family-friendly educational exhibits
For the regulars, it’s a yearly pilgrimage. For first-timers, it’s an eye-opening entry into a world that blends conservation, tradition, and refined sporting culture.
A Gathering of Heritage & Community
The Orvis Game Fair is more than just a show — it’s about preserving outdoor heritage. You’ll find shotgun makers and rod builders who have honed their craft over decades, as well as modern conservation organizations working to protect the landscapes where these traditions thrive.
Whether you’re there to browse classic Land Rovers, taste elk sausage, get outfitted for bird season, or just enjoy the dogs working the field, there’s something for everyone.
Don’t Miss It
The fair tends to draw a good crowd — but not too big to lose that close-knit feel. It’s classy, it’s rugged, it’s outdoorsy, and if it’s your kind of scene, it’s a can’t-miss.
Check the Orvis website for exact dates, directions, and ticket information.
Tip: The best experiences happen before noon — arrive early.
Whether you’re buying your first waxed jacket or passing the fly rod to your son or daughter, the Orvis Game Fair welcomes all generations.
We’ll see you there — boots on, bird dogs ready.
