The new year has begun and there may be ice on the water, but we have the Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival in 2 weeks to look forward to. It is indoors, and warm and toasty-
Over the years, Beau Beasley has been a great supporter of introducing young people to fly fishing. The Boy Scout Fly Fishing Merit Badge program will again be offered this year to Boy Scouts on both Saturday and Sunday. There is no charge for scouts in uniform and their guardian. We still have a few open spaces. If you know of a Boy Scout troop or Boy Scout who might be interested, please pass along the link Festival link, or have them email me at mobj501@aol.com.
Fish On! And Tight Lines!
And see you all in Doswell.
Tom Roberts
Fly Fishing Merit Badge Program Lead
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Subject: Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival
Date: January 1, 2018 at 12:16:39 PM EST
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Your New Year's Resolution: Fish More, Fish Better Let us help you with that: purchase festival admission tickets
or book space in a
specialty class today!
The 18th Annual Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival January 13 -14, 2018
Meet Appalachian Fly Fishing Hall of Famer and Temple Fork Outfitters national pro-staffer Wanda Taylor--as well as a slew of other national and regional speakers--at this year's festival! Purchase classes and weekend passes before they sell out: click here. 2018 Specialty Classes Saturday AM: SOLD OUT Saturday PM: 4 spots Sunday AM: 6 spots Saturday: 1 spot remaining Sunday: 9 spots Saturday: 1 spot remaining Sunday: 7 spots We've recently added new speakers! Find the updated speaker list here. Find our updated schedule of events here. |
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Meet author and expert kayak angler Cory Routh at this year's festival
Get Your Festival After-Party Don't forget to reserve your Festival After-Party tickets for this year's event. Thanks to our friends at Steam Bell Beer Works and Flymen Fishing Company, we have a dandy event in store for this year's festival goers. After spending a great Saturday learning about all things fly fishing and meeting various authors and speakers, conclude your day with great-tasting Virginia brews and a movie! The capstone of this year's Festival After-Party will be the debut of Back Bay, featuring author and kayak expert Cory Routh of Ruthless Outdoor Adventures. Tag along with Cory as he narrates the amazing comeback of this great fishery; the film includes interviews with Lefty Kreh and Walt Cary. To view the trailer, click here.
Your advance purchase After-Party ticket includesyour food, complimentary Steam Bell Beer Works micro-brewed beer (while supplies last), and the movie--all for only $25! If available, After-Party tickets will sell at the door for $35. Get your ticket now by clicking here. |
Win a getaway to Harman's Cabins
The Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival is proud to partner with Harman's Luxury Cabins to offer our attendees a chance to win a great fishing getaway.
How can you get in on this great opportunity? Simply fill out our survey at this year's festival. Our survey station will be located next to the Wine/Beer Tickets table at this year's festival. All paid attendees and volunteers are eligible to enter.
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Painting, Drawing, Sculpting, and More Artist Jessica Callihan, photographed here by Laura Peirpont, is just one of the many artists participating in this year's festival. Callihan began her love affair with fly fishing through her experiences with Project Healing Waters, which helps wounded veterans rehabilitate through fly fishing and fly tying. Callihan has managed to marry her love for the quiet sport with her passion for art. Her work includes everything from original oil painting and gift cards to matted prints. Stop by her booth to meet her and learn what she has created that might look great on that bare wall at home. |
Featured Vendor: Fish Hippie Looking for clothing that balances style, comfort, and performance? Enter Fish Hippie. Mt. Airy, North Carolina-based Fish Hippie is making serious waves turning out comfortable, durable, affordable clothing for outdoor enthusiasts. |
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The 2018 Festival T-shirt or Sweatshirt: Order Yours Today! Looking to start your fly fishing season off with a bang? Why not order your 2018 Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival t-shirt today and wear it to our event? Since we have moved the festival to winter, we've teamed up with Corporate Imprints to provide not only our festival t-shirts but festival sweatshirts as well. You can opt to have them shipped to your home, or just pick them up when you're visiting the festival. Don't miss out: order your shirts here. |
Got Your Reservations? Get a discounted room!
The Virginia Fly Fishing Festival is pleased to partner with the Holiday Inn Express of Ashland, Virginia, to offer our vendors and guests discounted rooms. Don't wait until its too late, as January 5th is the cut off date. Check for remaining discounted rooms here. |
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