We’re all under the same tent!
September 19-20, 2025 – Maryville, TN
The two-day event will bring together both consumptive (e.g., hunting, fishing) and non-consumptive (e.g., hiking, birding) outdoor enthusiasts, promoting shared learning and appreciation for the natural world. Our goal is to build a community that values diverse outdoor activities, fosters understanding, and encourages conservation.
The mission of the Outdoor Enthusiast Expo is to deepen our commitment to natural resource stewardship and inspire participants to explore new outdoor activities while appreciating the shared benefits of conservation.
Dates:
Sept. 19 and 20, 2025
Time:
Sept. 19, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Camp Concert and Social Summit
September 20, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM EXPO
Location:
Crawford House
Maryville College
713 Howee Avenue, Maryville, TN
Participants:
Both Days (SOCIAL SUMMIT AND EXPO) – $15
Saturday Only (Expo) – $10
Note: The Deer Hunting Academy and Kayak/Canoe Course excursions on Saturday have a limited number of slots. To participate, please sign up for a time slot using the link provided in your registration confirmation. If the number of slots is filled, you will be placed on a waiting list. The Kayak/Canoe Course may also extend past the start of the 1:00 PM excursions.
Social Summit at the Outdoor Enthusiast Expo
AN EVENING CELEBRATING THE GREAT OUTDOORS
6 PM Friday, Sept. 19
Crawford House on the Maryville College Campus
Speaker: Brian Clifford, Tennessee Office of Outdoor Recreation
Concert: Tanis Root
Sept. 20 Expo Events Timeline
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | Expo Opens |
| 9:00 AM | Welcome Address |
| 10:00 AM | Excursions Begins |
| 11:30 AM | Hunting Dog Demonstration |
| 12:15 PM | Guest Speaker |
| 1:00 PM | Excursions Continue |
| 2:30 PM | Partner Booths and Outing Activites |
| 3:00 PM | Excurions Continue |
| 5:00 PM | Guest Speakers |
| Dusk | Bat Hike |
Excursions
10:00 AM
Deer Hunting Academy*
Waterfowl Hunting Polytech.
Kayak/Canoe Course*
Habitat Rx
1:00 PM
Forest Bathing
Backcountry Hiking
Mountain Biking Class
Your Wild Network
3:00 PM
Deer Hunting Academy*
Fly Fishing Classics
Kayak/Canoe Course*
Outdoor Meat Cookery
*The Deer Hunting Academy and Kayak/Canoe Course have a limited number of slots. To participate, please sign up for a time slot using the link provided in your registration confirmation. If the number of slots is filled, you will be placed on a waiting list. The Kayak/Canoe Course may also extend past the start of the 1:00 PM excursions.
Friday Speaker
Brian Clifford
Director, Office of Outdoor Recreation
Tennessee Dept. of Environment and Conservation
Saturday Speakers
Michael Butler
CEO, Tennessee Wildlife Federation
Carol Evans
Executive Director, Legacy Parks Foundation
Our committee is finalizing sponsorship packages, entry fees, and vendor information with plans to make this an annual event. We are seeking partners interested in supporting or presenting breakout sessions, and we would be thrilled to explore how you might be involved.
Main Sponsors:
Stage Sponsors:
Vendors:
Thank you for your interest in the Outdoor Enthusiast Expo! The celebration highlights how outdoor communities come together to protect ecosystems for future generations. Please consider making a gift to help make the expo a success.
