Toast conservation at National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic's social events next weekend

By Casey Sill

Nothing wrong with letting your hair down after a long day of walking the show floor.

National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic will feature a number of social events this year, each with special guests, prizes, raffles and a respectable but responsible amount of free booze. Spread across Friday and Saturday night, each will be a worthy bookend to a day of upland extravaganza. Check out the details below, and "happy-hour-hop" your way through National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic 2026.

Duck Camp Happy Hour Supporting Public Lands

3-5pm, Friday February 20
Where: Show floor, Duck Camp Booth #435

Join Duck Camp, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, Pheasants Forever, and Quail Forever as we unite for public lands. The event will support PF & QF's Build a Wildlife Area (BAWA) program. Stop by for a free beer courtesy of Duck Camp and chat with passionate public land advocates, including BHA President and CEO Ryan Callaghan. All donations will support BAWA funding, with a certain level of donation getting you your choice of free merch.

Mill City Upland Social Club

Friday night during Pheasant Fest
Hosted by onX Hunt and The Flush

Mill City Upland Social Club is a Friday night gathering hosted by onX Hunt and The Flush during Pheasant Fest. The evening includes a live recording of a "Family Feud" style show, for the Flush podcast followed by drinks, conversation and live music. Details and registration are being shared directly; interested attendees can DM onX Hunt or The Flush for more information.

Grouse Camp Happy Hour and Film Fest

5pm, Saturday February 21
Where: Show floor, Grouse Camp

Hosted by the North American Grouse Partnership (NAGP), this happy hour is just one small part of a brand new addition to Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic 2026. "Grouse Camp" celebrates collaboration between conservation organizations across the country who are working hand-in-hand to protect not just grouse, but all upland birds. The happy hour will include a keg of free Grain Belt provided by NAGP and a small film fest featuring a number of grouse-centric films.

Casey Sill is Senior Public Relations Specialist at Pheasants Forever.