The 14th Annual Western New York Bowhunting Festival at Swain Resort.  Activities for archers of all types; uniquely situated on 100+ wooded acres. The festival offers attendees a wide variety of educational & participatory experiences, including Compound Archery, Traditional Archery, Trapping, Tracking, and more.

Enter to win door prizes! Compete on the competition course for the grand prize sponsored by DWS Outdoors in Dansville, NY!

Plus, vendors, live music Saturday night, camping, and more!

Activities Include:

Four 3D Archery Courses
Two Shooting Ranges
Kids Course
Balloon Shoot
Archery Competition
Vendors & Dealers

Schedule:

Friday, August 23, 2024
12pm-6pm: Registration
1pm-Dusk: Lower Archery Course (Swamp Trail)/Range open (No chairlift)
4pm-8pm: Inside grill in the lodge

Saturday, August 24, 2024
7am-8pm: Food and Beverage available in the main lodge
7am-Dusk: Archery Courses Open
8am-5:00pm: Ski Lift Open
8am – 4pm: Competition Course – Card needs to be turned in by 4:30
9am- 5pm: Vendor Booths Open inside and outside main lodge
12pm: Kids’ Balloon Shoot at Kids’ Range
4pm-7pm:  Live Music – Josh Wolf
5:30: Competition Shootout – Between the top 4 scores in each class (pro, hunter, traditional, women’s/youth)

Sunday, August 25, 2024
7am-2pm: Food and Beverages available in main lodge
7am-4pm: Archery Courses Open, (8am—4pm: Ski Lift Open)
8am – 11am: Competition Course – Card needs to be turned in by 12:00
10:00am: Kids’ Balloon Shoot (at Kids’ Range)
9am-2pm: Vendor Booths Open inside and outside main lodge
1:00pm: Sunday Competition Shootout – Between the top 4 scores in each class (pro, hunter, traditional, women’s/youth)
Directly Following the Shoot-out: Door Prize Drawing (Must be present to win)

Shooting Rates:
$40 – Three Day Weekend Pass
$20 – Friday Only
$30 – Saturday Only
$30 – Sunday Only
Must be present Sunday to win door prize drawings.

Free:
Kids 11 & under enter and shoot for Free! (adult supervision required)
Spectators for the event are also FREE again this year

Hours:

Saturday:
8am-4pm – Cards turned in by 4:30pm
Shootoff: 5:30pm

Sunday:
8am-11am – Cards turned in by 11:30am
Shootoff:12:00pm

Date: August 23-25, 2024

Location: Swain Resort, 2275 Main Street, Swain, NY 14884

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