MidWest Outdoors

Dan and Connie’s Fishing Classic at Sand Lake
2026-08-22 07:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
August 22
Dan and Connie’s Fishing Classic. A musky fishing tournament on Big Sand Lake headquartered at Sand Lake Pub, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For info: Sand Lake Pub, 715-545-3200, facebook.com/SandLakePub.

Dousman Gun and Outdoors Show
2026-08-22 08:00 - 15:00
August 21-22
Dousman Gun and Outdoors Show at Dousman Lions Club Community Center, 235 N Main St., Dousman, WI 53118.
Hours: Friday 3 – 8 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission $10.
For info: Freedom Firearms, (920) 509-0080, freedomfirearmsnow@yahoo.com, concealcarrynow.com.

Monroe Gun & Knife Show
2026-08-22 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-23 10:00 - 15:00
June 13-14 & August 22-23
Monroe Gun & Knife Show at First Merchants Bank Expo Center, 3775 S Custer Road, Monroe, MI 48161.
Hours: Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission $8, active military and seniors $1 off.
For info: Sport Shows Promotions, (517) 883-5022, sportshows@gmail.com, migunshow.com.

Muncie Gun Show
2026-08-22 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-23 09:00 - 15:00
August 22-23
Muncie Gun Show at Delaware County Fairgrounds, 1210 N Wheeling Ave., Muncie, IN 47303.
Hours: Saturday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission $6, children 12 and under free.
For info: Central Indiana Gun Shows, cigshows@gmail.com, centralindianagunshows.com.

Bass Junkies Tournament at Wawasee
2026-08-23
Aug 23
Bass Junkies Tournament at Wawasee, DNR ramp. $50 entry fee. For info: Scott Sizemore, 260-302-6515.

Wild Rose – Oakwood Gun and Knife Show
2026-08-23 09:00 - 15:00
August 23
Wild Rose – Oakwood Bar, Restaurant and Campground Gun and Knife Show at Oakwood Bar, Restaurant and Campground, N5428 24th Ave., Wild Rose, WI 54984.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission $5, children under 12 free with paying adult.
For info: Acorn Valley Outfitters, Mark Laroux, (920) 454-0924, mjlaroux@gmail.com.

New Berlin Gun and Outdoors Show
2026-08-28 15:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-29 08:00 - 15:00
August 28-29
New Berlin Gun and Outdoors Show at VFW Post 5716, 17980 Beloit Rd, New Berlin, WI 53146.
Hours: Friday 3 – 8 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission $10, good for both days.
For info: Freedom Firearms, (920) 509-0080, freedomfirearmsnow@yahoo.com, concealcarrynow.com.

Freedom Gun and Knife Show
2026-08-30 09:00 - 15:00
August 30
Freedom Gun and Knife Show at Colonial House – Kings Quarters, N4330 Hwy E, Freedom, WI 54130.
Hours: Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission $5, children under 12 free.
For info: Acorn Valley Outfitters, Mark Laroux, (920) 454-0924, mjlaroux@gmail.com.

Okauchee Fishing Club
2026-09-01 18:00 - 21:30, 2026-09-15 18:00 - 21:30, 2026-10-06 18:00 - 21:30, 2026-10-20 18:00 - 21:30, 2026-11-03 18:00 - 21:30, 2026-11-17 18:00 - 21:30, 2026-12-01 18:00 - 21:30 | New Berlin Ale House, 16000 West Cleveland Ave., New Berlin, WI, 53151, United States
The Okauchee Fishing Club is a multi-species fishing club that fishes all over Wisconsin. Established in 1967, we are a club that helps fishermen and women become better with a focus on teaching by experienced anglers.
We meet on the first and third Tuesday of every month at the New Berlin Ale House 16000 West Cleveland Ave. New Berlin, WI 53151. Come and here great guides and experts teach their skills, favorite lakes and streams. Get current fishing reports from club members.
Our formal meeting from 6:00 – 9:30 is the first Tuesday and features great speakers, and a raffle.
The cost for non-members is $5.00.
The third Tuesday our shorter “informational meeting” features round table discussion with members and mini seminars by members, 20-30 minutes.
Both meetings include “Fish Talk”, where members share their recent fishing experiences.
We plan 12-14 outings a year and ongoing contests as well as an annual club tournament. We have an annual picnic and awards banquet as well.
Contact Jim Kophamel, club president at jkophamel@wi.rr.com or (414) 350-1011 for membership information or go to www.ofcfish.com.

Hodag Sports Club Sportsman’s Swap Meet
2026-09-04 15:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-06 09:00 - 17:00
September 4-6
Hodag Sports Club Sportsman’s Swap Meet at Hodag Sports Club Event Center, 4480 County C, Rhinelander, WI 54501.
Hours: Friday 3 – 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission free!
For info: Hodag Sports Club, Sara Umland, (715) 362-6552, sara.umland@hodagsportsclub.com.

Wisconsin Fishing Club, Ltd.
2026-09-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Grainger’s Sports Pub & Grill, 3500 W. Howard Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States
Wisconsin Fishing Club, Ltd.
Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of every month except December. Meetings start at 7 p.m., and are held in the back room of Grainger’s Pub, 3400 W. Loomis Rd., Milwaukee.
Contact Gene O’Kelly for more information 414-526-2719.
Guests are free, and full membership is only $15 for new members. There are featured speakers every month, a great raffle, outings, and educational topics including “Insider Lake Maps with local hot spots. We are the oldest fishing club and the friendliest club in the state. You don’t need a boat to participate with a great bunch of guys and girls. For info: .
For info: wisconsinfishingclubmke.com
Izzy Sorce, President, 414-550-0699, funlovnteachers@gmail.com

Chillicothe Sportsmen’s Club Gun & Knife Show
2026-09-19 08:30 - 15:00, 2026-09-20 08:30 - 15:00
September 19-20
Chillicothe Sportsmen’s Club Gun & Knife Show at Chillicothe Sportsmen’s Club House, 21228 N Yankee Ln., Chillicothe, IL 61523.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. .to 3 p.m. both days.
Admission $5.
For info: Chillicothe Sportsmen’s Club, (779) 239-9665, cscshowtables@zohomail.com, chillisportsmen.org.

IMTT Gregg Tichacek Memorial Tournament
2026-09-26 07:00 - 16:00
September 26
IMTT Gregg Tichacek Memorial Tournament at Evergreen Lake.
Take off and return at Main ramp. Morning registration at the White Oak boat ramp.
Entry Fee $150 per person.
Fishing hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For info: Rob Hawbaker, rhaw007@yahoo.com, 309-657-7568.

Crown Point Gun Show
2026-09-26 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-27 09:00 - 15:00
September 26-27
Crown Point Gun Show at Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court Street, Crown Point, IN 46307.
Hours: Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission $6, children under 12 free.
For info: Central Indiana Gun Shows, centralindianagunshows.com.

USA International Sportsmen’s Show
2026-10-09 10:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-10 10:00 - 19:00
October 9-11, 2026
USA International Sportsmen’s Show, at the Washington County Fairgrounds, 2151 N. Main Street. Washington PA 15301/
Show Hour: Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m to 5 p.m.
Got info: Family Festivals Association, usasportsmenshow.com.
