The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, in partnership with the Knott County Tourism Commission and the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources sponsored the 2nd Annual Kentucky Elk Expo & Sportsmen's Show on September 11-13, 2009. The expo was held at the Knott County Sportsplex located just off Hwy 80 east of Hindman, Kentucky. Hours: Friday, 4 pm - 9 pm; Saturday 9 am - 9 pm; and Sunday 12 Noon - 5 pm.
Call (606) 785-5881, (270) 792-5300 or (270) 792-5300 for more information.
Vendors find this a great opportunity to showcase, network and sell. Click here to view the program for all three days.
Admission Cost: $5 per person/$3 per child/12 and under - FREE
VENDOR INFORMATION:
Business or organizations can reserve a 10' x 10' booth for $200 (for profit). The fee includes admission for 2 workers, a table and 2 chairs or $100 for non-profit. Those who reserve space before August 15 will receive a 50% discount. Click here to download an informational brochure (PDF).
Electrical outlets are available, but bringing an extension cord is recommended. To view Expo Space Layout, click here(print out diagram and mark your first and second choice of location and return with payment). To reserve space, send a check or money order for the full amount, made payable to Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) to:
Elk Expo, Knott County Tourism
P.O. Box 1667, Hindman, KY 41822 (606) 785-5881
PROGRAM
Friday, September 11
4 - 9 PM
4 PM
Expo Opens
5 PM
Opening Ceremonies Presenting Colors by the Knott Co. DAV Chapter 171 - Main Lobby
5 - 8 PM
Antler Scoring: deer/elk sheds/mounts; scoring by KDFWR personnel. Prizes donated by City of Pippa Passes and Boone & Crockett - Main Level
5 - 7 PM
Archery Shoot for ages 10 and up. Prizes available. Located in back left court area.
6:30 PM
Calling Elk, Bill Carman, RMEF, upstairs conference room (R)
7 - 9 PM
Laser Shot (an interactive hunting simulator with realistic hunting scenarios). Located in the upstairs conference room (L).
7 PM
Elk Tours depart Sportsplex. Tickets for $10/person.
7:30 PM
ATV safety demonstration/talk/obstacle course - Tim Cody, Director ATV Training Center - outside- front of building, to the left
"I've Just Shot an Elk . . . Now What?" Bill Carman, RMEF and Dan Crank, KDFWR - upstairs conference room (R)
10 AM - 6 PM
Antler Scoring Contest continues - Winners announced at 6:30 PM. First and Second Place Prizes in each category. - Main Floor
10 AM
Knife Making Demonstration - Danny Estep (ongoing during the afternoon) - outside of building, front left
10 AM - 12 N
Laser Shot area open. Upstairs conference room (L)
10:30 AM
Portrayal of Daniel Boone by Scott New -sponsored by the Knott Co. Chamber of Commerce. Upstairs conference room (R)
11:30 AM
Birds of Prey - Brent McCarthy, KDFWR, featuring live owls. Main Level.
11:30 AM
The Future of Hunting - Robin Gassett, Licking River Outfitters, Inc. Upstairs Conf. Room (R)
12 Noon
"Elk Games and Raffles" - sponsored by RMEF - guns and other great merchandise - Main Level
12 N - 1 PM
Archery Free Shoot
12:30 PM
Portrayal of Atta Kul Kulla (Peace Chief of the Cherokee Nation 1758-1780) by Robert Rambo. Sponsored by City of Pippa Passes. Upstairs conference room (R)
1 PM
NASP Archery Tournament
1 - 3 PM
Laser Shot opens
1:30 PM
"The Next 10 Years: The Future of KY's Elk Herd" - Tina Brunjes, Big Game Coordinator, KDFWR. Upstaris conference room (R)
2:30 PM
Portrayal of Daniel Boone - upstairs conference room (R)
3:30 PM
Birds of Prey - Brent McCarthy, KDFWR, featuring live owls. Main Level.
4 - 6 PM
Archery area open
4:30 PM
Portrayal of Atta Kul Kulla (Peace Chief of the Cherokee Nation 1758-1780) by Robert Rambo. Upstairs conference room (R)
5 PM
Live Music by Southern Heart Band - Main Level
5:30 PM
Hunting w/Disabled Hunters - Robin Gassett, Licking River Outfitters (upstairs conf. room R)
6 - 8 PM
Laser Shot Open
6:30 PM
Civil War History, John Back, upstairs conference room (R)
7 PM
Elk Tour Departs Sportsplex - $10/person
9 PM
Expo Closes
Sunday, September 13
12 Noon - 5 PM
12 Noon
Expo Opens
12 N - 1 PM
Archery Area Open
1 PM
ATV safety demonstration/talk/obstacel course - Tim Cody, Director of ATV Training Center. Outside front left
1 PM - 4 PM
Laser Shot open
2 PM - 4 PM
Live Gospel Music featuring local artists:
Rachel Couch
Clint Warner
Stephanie Miller
Directions to the Sportsplex - Knott County Sportsplex is located right off Hwy 80 at about mile marker 15. Turn south on Chestnut Ridge Road and then right on Kenny Champion Loop. Located just 22 miles east of Hwy 15 (Hazard), 8 miles east of Hwy 160 (Hindman), and 22 miles west of Hwy 23 (Prestonsburg) on Hwy 80.
Lodging/Camping Information:
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, (606) 889-1790
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park, (606) 398-7510
Mine Made Adventure Park, Hwy 1098 to Elk View Drive, Knott County - primitive camping.
