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September 13-15, 2024

Events at a Glance

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Music by Terry Wright

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The Steel Boar Challenge

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Traditional Archery Competition

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3-Person Team Competition

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Children’s Competition

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Competition Awards

Scheduled events may be subject to change due to conditions beyond the control of the Pennsylvania Bowhunters Festival, Inc.

THE STEEL BOAR CHALLENGE

Daily
  • Qualifying Round 1: Available 10:30a and 2:30pm (Fri & Sat); 10:30am (Sun)
  • Shoot Offs: 6:30pm (Fri & Sun); 12:30pm (Sun)
  • Location: Between Running Deer and Small Running Game

$1.00 per Shot (Must be Age 18 ++)

One successful shot qualifies the shooter for the Shoot Off at the end of the day. Divisions will be separate for Traditional and Compound. Crossbows have been suspended due to lack of participation. Division winners in the Shoot Off receive 50% of the daily division intake.

Open Shooting: Don’t want to enter the Challenge? The Steel Boar will be available for open shooting for $1.00 per Shot.

Note: Open Shooting will be closed for Challenge Qualifying Rounds and will be closed during Kids’ Shooting Lines at Running Deer and Small Running Game.

STEEL BOAR CHALLENGE GRAND PRIZE:

Wild Hog Hunt, Hosted by North Mountain Outfitters, Lycoming County, PA~ Head Guide, Rocky Reed

The Six Division Winners (2 from each day) are eligible for the Grand Prize Drawing on Sunday afternoon.

ENTERTAINMENT: Music by Terry Wright

Throughout the Weekend
  • Location: By the Wood Building across from the Registraton Booth

Enjoy the Boot Scootin’, Foot Stompin’ Music by Terry Wright.

ACTIVITY: Princess Parade

Friday Afternoon
  • Start: 1:00pm
  • Location: VIP Tent

Gals age 11 and under, bring your homemade Robin Hood hat for the parade to meet and greet folks!

ACTIVITY: Kids' Shooting Line

Friday Afternoon
  • Start: 5:00pm
  • Location: Small Running Game Targets

Great fun to participate and great fun to watch!

ACTIVITY: Queen Contest

Friday Evening
  • Start: 6:00pm
  • Location: Grandstand

Ladies age 12 and older, join the fun!

REGISTRATION: Traditional Archery Competition

Saturday Morning
  • Start: 8:00am
  • Register: At Grandstand

All individuals and 3-Person Teams. Register at Grandstand. Must be a registered Festival Shooter.

ACTIVITY: Kids' Shooting Line

Saturday Morning
  • Start: 8:30am
  • Location: Small Running Game Targets

Always fun for the little ones!

REGISTRATION: 3-Person Team Competition

Saturday Morning
  • Start: 9:00am
  • Register: At Blue Building

Register Teams at the Blue Building. Must be registered Festival Shooter

REGISTRATION: Children's Competition

Saturday Morning
  • Start: 9:00am
  • Register: By Children’s Shooting Range

Childrens age group cometition registration begins.

COMPETITION: Steel Boar Teen Challenge

Saturday Noon
  • Start: 12:00pm
  • Location: Between Running Deer and Small Running Game

$1.00 per shot for young adults ages 12-17. Shoot-offs at event determine winner.

COMPETITION: Children's Age Group Competition

Saturday Afternoon
  • Start: 1:00pm
  • Location: Grandstand

Childrens age group cometition at the Grandstand.

Fun for participants and spectators alike!

ACTIVITY: Kids' Shooting Line

Saturday Afternoon
  • Start: 4:00pm
  • Location: Running Deer Target

Always great fun for the little ones!

AWARDS: Competition Awards

Saturday Evening
  • Start: 6:00pm
  • Location: Concession Stand Canopy next to the Registration Booth

First, Second and Third Place Awards are given to Individual and Teams shooters.

ACTIVITY: Kids' Shooting Line

Sunday Morning
  • Start: 10:00am
  • Location: Small Running Game Targets

Special activity just for the kids!

Bowfest Used Target Auction

Sunday Afternoon
  • Start: 12:00pm
  • Location: Grandstand

Used target auction.

Drawings: Raffle Ticket Prizes and the Grand Prize Drawing for the Steel Boar Challenge

Sunday Afternoon
  • Start: 2:00pm
  • Location: Registration Booth