Pheasant Fest History
Previous National Pheasant Fest information and recaps
2011 Pheasant Fest
Where: Qwest Center in Omaha, NE
When: January 28-30, 2011
Attendance: 21,743
Pheasant Fest 2011 Recap
Pheasant Fest's return to Omaha marked the sixth consecutive time Pheasants Forever has drawn more than 20,000 at its signature event. More than 1,000 individuals signed up as Pheasants Forever members at the Omaha event, including more than 70 who joined the organization as a Life Member. The U.S. Department of Agriculture also announced a new Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general signup at Pheasant Fest, where Pheasants Forever also celebrated the 25th anniversary of the program.
2010 Pheasant Fest
Where: Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, IA
When: February 26-28, 2010
Attendance: 20,230
Pheasant Fest 2010 Recap
Pheasant Fest's return to Des Moines helped Pheasants Forever sign up 1,021 new Pheasants Forever members, including 40 Life Members. The highlight of the event came when U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general signup, the first since 2006.
2009 Pheasant Fest
Where: Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI
When: February 6-8, 2009
Attendance: 20,255
Pheasant Fest 2009 Recap
Despite being located outside of core pheasant country, Madison, Wisconsin became the "Pheasant Capital of the World" for the first time in the city's history during three February days in 2009. The show opened with nearly 1,000 in attendance for the show's grand kick-off, a Bird Dog Parade of over 34 different sporting dog breeds. The excitement carried into the weekend, as 20,255 turned out to see over 600 exhibit booths, hundreds of bird dogs and dozens of educational seminars. The attendance total includes over 1,100 new PF members and 500 landowners who visited the Fest's Landowner Habitat Help Room. The 2009 event also featured PF's first-ever Renewable Energy & Wildlife Habitat Forum.
Photos from Pheasant Fest 2009 in Madison, WI
2009 National Pheasant Fest Information2008 Pheasant Fest
Where: St. Paul, MN
When: January 18-20, 2008
Attendance: 29,802
Pheasant Fest 2008 Recap
Despite frigid sub-zero temperatures in Saint Paul, 29,802 turned out to see the over 300 unique exhibitors, hundreds of bird dogs, and dozens of educational seminars. The attendance total included over 2,000 new PF members who joined over the three days of the event.
Photos from Pheasant Fest 2008 in St. Paul
2008 National Pheasant Fest Information2007 Pheasant Fest
Where: Des Moines, IA
When: January 19-21, 2007
Attendance: 24,510
Pheasant Fest 2007 Recap
Held at the Iowa Events Center, the 2007 National Pheasant Fest proved to be another huge success. The event included over 625 exhibitor booths and introduced a myriad of new attractions to the exciting 3-day event.
Photos from Pheasant Fest 2007 in Des Moines
2007 National Pheasant Fest Details2005 Pheasant Fest
Where: Omaha, NE
When: January 14-16, 2005
Attendance: 24,205
Pheasant Fest 2005 Recap
Back by popular demand, Pheasants Forever held another national Pheasant Fest in Omaha, NE. The event was held at the Quest Center and included 325 exhibitor booths. This event had a $2.5 million impact on the city of Omaha.
2003 Pheasant Fest
Where: Bloomington, MN
When: January 10-12, 2003
Attendance: 12,500
Pheasant Fest 2003 Recap
Celebrating Pheasants Forever's 20th Anniversary, PF ventured into their first ever National Pheasant Fest attracting members and attendees from across the U.S.