Held Nov. 4-6 at Historic Hopkins Farms in Simpsonville\, Everything Outdoor Fest is expected to draw thousands of outdoor enthusiasts seeking connections with others who share their passion. The three-day festival will feature an action-packed schedule of activities for people of all ages and skill levels presented by experts across a wide spectrum of interests. Dozens of local\, regional and national brands will also be on site to showcase and demonstrate the latest gear and equipment designed for outdoor adventures.
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\nA variety of experiences and clinics on the 340-acre family-owned farm will be divided among four outdoor themes: \;Dirt\, Water\, Road\, and Power. A separate \;Kids Zone \;will feature activities specially designed for children. A preliminary list of activities follows with more events being added to the \;event website \;as they are finalized.
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\nDIRT: Archery and Hunting\, Backpacking\, Camping\, Hiking\, Mountain Biking
\nNatural habitat pup walk &\; talk
\nArchery competition and clinics by Upstate Archery
\nMountain bike pump track
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\nWATER: Fishing\, Kayaking\, Paddleboarding
\nDockDogsÒ \;competitions
\nStandup Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga Instruction
\nKids Fishing Clinics with Capt. Don Dingman\, host of the popular TV show \;?Hook the Future?
\nCasting Lessons -- spin\, cast and fly
\nFly Fishing Techniques with the Mountain Bridge chapter of Trout Unlimited
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\nROAD: Cycling\, Running\, Walking
\nWheel building clinic with Boyd Cycling
\nOrganized gravel ride \;? \;Details to be announced
\nRoad race and Fun Run \;? \;Details to be announced
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\nPOWER: ATVs\, Boats\, Golf Carts\, RVs\, Trucks
\nProduct Demos
\nBoat Safety 101
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\nKIDS ZONE
\nScavenger Hunt \;- first 500 to complete receive custom patch!
\nLeaf rubbings &\; compasses
\nMake your own trail mix
\nKnot tying lessons
\nPacking a backpack
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\nOne of the signature events spanning all three days is \;DockDogsÒ\, the world?s premier canine aquatics competition where dogs compete in three competitions: Speed Retrieve\, Big Air Wave\, and Extreme Vertical.
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\nGroup \;yoga \;classes are planned each morning of the festival and a complete lineup of \;live music \;and \;food trucks \;will be available. Visit the website often as details are confirmed for the schedule.
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\nSponsorships and Exhibiting
\nCurrent sponsors include \;SouthState Bank\, \;Boyd Cycling\, \;Rocket Revolution \;and \;Southeast Gravel. Limited sponsorship opportunities are still available by calling (864) 250-9713 or emailing \;Laura.at.EOF@gmail.com. Interested exhibitors\, including businesses and organizations\, may apply online at \;https://www.everythingoutdoorfest.com/exhibitors-application/ \;or contact \;Chelsea@JBMshows.com.
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\nTickets\, Event Location and Website
\nTickets will be pre-sold online only. Single day tickets are $10 for adults and weekend passes are $25 with discounted rates for seniors\, military and children. Historic Hopkins Farms is located at 3717 Fork Shoals Road\, Simpsonville\, SC. Visit the festival website often at \;everythingoutdoorfest.com \;for the latest updates.
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\nEverything Outdoor Fest is a production of \;JBM &\; Associates\, producers of many of the Southeast region?s largest and most popular consumer boat shows\, including The Charleston Boat Show\, Savannah Boat Show\, Charleston In-Water Boat Show and Wilmington Boat Show. For information\, visit JBMshows.com.
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\nMedia Contacts:
\nKara Dullea\, Details Public Relations
\n(864) 275-3331\, \;kara@detailspr.net
\nDebbie Atkins
\n(864) 680-0586\, \;debbie@detailspr.net