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MAY 6, 2026 – BRAXTON G. BELL MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT to BENEFIT HUNTERS FOR THE HUNGRY –
Birkdale Golf Club, Chesterfield, VA ; Come out for a day to honor Braxton Bell, Bruce Butler, David Horne, and support a program they devoted so much of their lives to, Hunters for the Hungry. This years tournament will surely be a fun day of fellowship, friendly competition, and a great meal, all while supporting the feeding efforts of HftH. To register your team or if you’ve been so blessed and can do a sponsorship, please contact Chuck Myers at (804) 731-7984 or Jason Schmitt at (434) 546-6806.
JUNE 24-25, 2026 – 2025 GIVING DAY – GIVE LOCAL NRV!!
We at HFTH are so blessed to be a part of Give Local NRV. GiveLocalNRV is a virtual fundraising platform offered all year to nonprofits serving the New River Valley. The GiveLocalNRV Giving Day harnesses the generosity of the New River Valley community by raising funds and awareness for nonprofits serving the region during the month of June.
The Giving Day will be noon to noon from Wednesday, June 24, to Thursday, June 25. Please help support our efforts to help those who need it the most. Feeding hungry men, women, children, our veterans, and the homeless is our top priority, and programs such as Give Local NRV help our efforts. Giving is so easy. Just click on the link to give online. https://cfnrv.org/organization/Virginia-Hunters-Who-Care
Offline donations such as cash, checks, and wire transfers can also be made. THANK YOU in advance for your continued support, donations, and prayers!! We appreciate each and every one!!!!!!!!
July 31-AUGUST 2, 2026 – 43nd ANNUAL VIRGINIA OUTDOOR SPORTSMAN SHOW at the Richmond Raceway Complex , 600 E Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA –
A great family experience filled with Hunting / Outdoor Celebrities, Fishing area, boating displays, vendors, seminars, FOOD, and a variety of contests including the VA State NWTF Calling Contest. This year will feature the 86th annual Bear, Deer, and Turkey VIRGINIA BIG GAME CONTEST. A great weekend for family and friends to enjoy all the show has to offer along with some great fellowship! For vendor or other show information contact Frank Smith at Showmasters at (540) 951-1424 or e-mail at showmasters@uplink.net.
July 31-AUGUST 2, 2026 – 87th ANNUAL DEER, BEAR, & TURKEY VIRGINIA BIG GAME CONTEST CONDUCTED BY THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA SPORTSMAN ASSOCIATION –
Eastern / Western Regional & State Finals, Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 E Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA; Entries accepted from 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Friday and 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Saturday. Awards ceremony at 3:00 p.m. Sunday. For more, contact Michael H. Jones at (757) 371 – 3335 or email at vpsa.big.game.contest@gmail.com . OR visit www.vpsa.org YOU CAN REGISTER IN ADVANCE!!!!
July 11th, 2026 – HUNTERS FOR THE HUNGRY NIGHT AT THE LYNCHBURG HILLCATS – Bank of The James Stadium, Lynchburg, VA
Come and enjoy an evening of Hillcats baseball while helping make a difference in people’s lives in Lynchburg and the surrounding areas and all across Virginia. Gates open at 6:00 pm with the game time at 6:30 pm. General Admission is $12.00. For ticket information or SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES with some great incentives, contact Gary Arrington at (434) 942 – 9827, Jason Schmitt at (434) 546-6806 , or visit www.lynchburg-hillcats.com or contact Hunters for the Hungry at 1-800-352-4868. For a $100 sponsorship, you’ll receive 25 tickets to the game or for a $200 sponsorship you receive 50 tickets to the game!
Please wear your favorite camo and help us paint the park ”Camo for a Cause”!
April 18, 2026 – BELVOIR BOWHUNTERS CLUB 3-D ARCHERY SHOOT TO BENEFIT HUNTERS FOR THE HUNGRY – Northern Virginia Archers Association Range, –
A wonderful opportunity to enjoy some great fellowship, competitive fun, and awesome food, all while honing your bow shooting skills to help a worthy cause. 7:00 am – 2:00 pm. For additional information, contact Said Benmbarek (240) 447-7830 (tarrraget@gmail.com) or Mike Holgate (703) 848-5178 (BBH.Tres@gmail.com) or visit www.belvoirbowhunters.com
AUGUST 22, 2026 – FLYING RABBIT SPORTING CLAYS – HUNTERS FOR THE HUNGRY SPORTING CLAYS EVENT – Flying Rabbit Sporting Clays, Mt. Crawford, VA,
Please make plans to join us this year at Flying Rabbit Sporting Clays for our annual sporting clays fundraiser! We will again provide lunch, snacks, soft drinks & bottled water!
This year’s course will be a 100-round course with awards being given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in 5 classes based on the Lewis Class scoring system!
We could also use sponsorships and donations in addition to shooters! If you have been so blessed and can help us out with a tax-deductible contribution, contact one of those listed on the flyer below and use the sponsor form below which outlines the great incentives for each level of support!
AUGUST 9, 2026 – KINGSBORO BOWMEN 3D BENEFIT SHOOT FOR HUNTERS FOR THE HUNGRY – Lone Star Lakes Park in the village of Chuckatuck, Suffolk, VA;
Come enjoy a fun day of friendly competition, $20 minimum donation per round with no max donation limit. For additional information, call/text Tricia Holloman @ (757) 542– 5150, email: kbava1979@gmail.com, or visit www.kingsborobowmen.wixsite.com/kbva.
TBD – 2026 – 14th ANNUAL HUNTERS FOR THE HUNGRY ROANOKE AREA SPORTSMAN’S DINNER – Visit www.h4hungry.org
OCTOBER 7, 2026 – DAVID H. HORNE MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT FOR HFTH – London Downs Golf Club, Forest, VA,
Come enjoy an outstanding tournament with a wonderful meal, some great fellowship, door prizes and live and silent auctions! Teams are full, but to sponsor the event or become an event donor, contact Hunters for the Hungry at 1-800-352-4868 or visit www.h4hungry.org
OCTOBER 3-4, 2026 – 2026 GREEN TOP EXPO – Green Top Hunt & Fish, Ashland, VA, – Come out for this FREE family-friendly event that features hundreds of sporting-life vendors, product demos, and exhibits plus industry expert meet & greets, great food, live music, Kid Zones, and so much more. The Mid Atlantic event for hunting, fishing, and outdoor enthusiasts! For more information visit : www.greentophuntfish.com
OCTOBER 15, 2026 – VIRGINIA DEER HUNTERS ASSOCIATION BANQUET –
VDHA Fall Banquet
Thursday, October 15, 2026
CULTURAL CENTER OF INDIA
6641 Ironbridge Parkway, Chester, VA 23831-7709
Social Hour Starts 6:00 p.m. & Dinner Served 7:30 p.m.
$90.00 Per Person/$150 Per Couple (which includes a one-year VDHA membership)
AUCTION RAFFLE DOOR PRIZES To Immediately Follow Dinner
This first-rate event has become recognized by the outdoor folks in Virginia as the PLACE to BE!!
NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION HUNTING HERITAGE BANQUETS
For a complete listing of the 2026 banquets and other outreach events in your area visit the VA State NWTF Website at or contact one of the Virginia NWTF Regional Directors, Billy Hall at (540) 748 – 0046 / bhall@nwtf.net or Davy Blessing (276) 620 – 8937 / dblessing@nwtf.net
For an NWTF Hunting Heritage Banquet or other NWTF Outreach event in your area visit www.nwtf.org
Check out the events and happenings and become a part of the Virginia State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation! Visit their website at www.vanwtf.org
