Illinois Deer & Beer Fest is a three-day event in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois that celebrates hunting, fishing, and outdoor traditions treasured by millions of Americans and their families.
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Illinois Deer and Beer Fest 2024 is going to be hosted in Bloomington, IL at the Interstate Center.
Friday Aug 23rd 3:00 PM -8:00 PM
Saturday August 24th 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Sunday August 25th 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
200 + Booths of Hunting or Fishing Vendors! $100,000 Door Prize Giveaway! Our outdoor sportsman show will also feature a Big Buck Contest, Archery Tournament, FREE YOUTH ACTIVITIES, a World Class Whitetail Collection, Seminars and more!
We at Lured Events LLC take pride in providing the best sportsman event production in our area. We ensure that your event will be stress-free and well organized. So sit back, relax, and leave things to us! Check out our Exhibitor page for more information!
At Illinois Deer & Beer Fest, we are offering up everything YOU want in a Deer Show! But Most importantly it's about bringing our culture & traditions together to share experiences and our love of the hunt!
Bring your family! Bring a Friend! Introduce them to the community and the lifestyle! Stories will be told, deals will be gotten, good times will be had!
There is no better time to introduce them to the sport and industry! This is not only a great chance to find deals on great products, it's a chance to meet the people that innovate, build and manage the brands & companies you love!
KIDS 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE TO ENTER THE SHOW AND FREE TO ENJOY ALL OF THESE ACTIVITIES!
WE ARE STILL BUILDING THE 2024 SEMINAR SCHEDULE! MORE TO COME!
Seminar Stage Outside Under Pavilion
Steve from Apex Predator Treestands has engineered one of the most simple and compact hunting treestands ever! Check this seminar out and se...
Seminar Stage Outside Under Pavilion
Their Booth - Front Room
Watch in person as HuntChef whips up a delicious deer recipe in only 50 minutes! Want to know how to cook a particular cut, or how to dry a...
Their Booth - Front Room
Seminar Stage outside under Pavilion
A typical sportsman’s dinner outreach event includes the trophy display, dinner, outdoor themed door prizes, seminars, a presentation on se...
Seminar Stage outside under Pavilion
Seminar Stage Outside Under Pavilion
Illinois Learn to hunt is exhibiting at Deer & Beer for one reason! To educate anyone that wants to learn about hunting! We can't stress the...
Seminar Stage Outside Under Pavilion
Seminar Stage Outside Under Pavilion
Steve from Apex Predator Treestands has engineered one of the most simple and compact hunting treestands ever! Check this seminar out and se...
Seminar Stage Outside Under Pavilion
Official scorers will be on site to measure your deer! All Non-Typical awards will be based on the Gross score. Typical awards will be based on Net score. Deadheads and Sheds will be judged by Gross. ALL BUCKS ENTERED INTO THE CONTEST WILL BE GIVEN A TICKET FOR EACH DAY IT IS LEFT AT THE SHOW! AT 3PM SUNDAY WE WILL DRAW FOR TONS OF PRIZES FROM OUR SPONSORS (MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN)!
Bring either the mount, skull or the skull cap. Deer must have a valid Illinois harvest tag. Deer must be present by 6:00 PM Saturday to enter into the competition. Deer must be tagged with a valid confirmation number for checking validity. Dead Heads must have salvage tags. Deer already entered into the books are only qualified for historical (must have official score sheet with it). There is a $20 entry fee which will include a 3-day pass into the expo.
Pro Class........................... Unknown 50
Open Class........................ Known 50
Hunter Class...................... Known 40
Ladies Open Class............. Known 40
Ladies Hunter Class.......... Known 40
1st Place..........................................$500
2nd Place........................................$250
3rd Place.........................................$100
Once Shooter fees exceed posted guaranteed payouts, 100% of proceeds are paid out 60% to 1st, 30% to 2nd, and 10% to 3rd.
Open/Hunter Ladies Classes are 100% Payout 60% to 1st, 30% to 2nd, and 10% to 3rd.
Tickets will be available May 1st!
Free come and go as you please entry all 3 Days!
All Active and Retired with identification.
(12 and Under)
Includes Weekend Pass
If you're interested in obtaining a free door prize raffle ticket but cannot attend the event please email us on August 22nd, provide us with your contact information: Name, Phone, Address, and email. We must receive this email on this date. Once we receive this email, we will then fill out a door prize ticket in your name to be entered in the drawing. You will be notified on August 30th if you won a door prize. Thank you!
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