April 7,8,9, Campers and vendors allowed April 6, Free but primitive camping, vendor setup is free, firewood furnished free, 40 target 3-D course mostly Rhineharts unlimited rounds all weekend for one price. (competition shooters must score first round) Novelty shoots include:10 target smoker round, long shot, running boar, aerials. Several vendors on sight. Saturday festivities include: American Round, live bluegrass music, potluck feast, guest speaker Charlie Lamb, and raffle donation drawings for numerous prizes. You don't want to miss this shoot, bring family, reconnect with old friends, and make new friends. Laid back relaxed atmosphere, kid friendly. Unruly, misbehaving pets will be eaten! :deadhorse:

Can't get here fast enough! Tradfest is a great time!

Great event. I plan to be there with a few friends.

Is this the one in Harrodsburg

Yes, Harrodsburg........

Good Im going to try and be there. I usevto ljve about 30 mile v from there. Thanks

I have been practicing at 60 yds for the American Round.

John, if that's a 10'x10' bullseye target, that group is not that great, but I have a feeling, it is not ! Maybe 10"x10". John was last years winner of our American Round, and is going to be a contender for sure. Several voiced their intent to compete in this next year. I will be making at least two more target butts just in case we do get a crowd there, they wont be so crowded. Cant wait !

Should be there!

Ha Ha Randy! The target above is a 40 cm face, about 15.5" diameter. But to be honest, I can't hit this tight every time. I took a picture of my best group.But, I am still practicing. I love shooting these long range shots.

Do you have more specific location directions, please

It's at the Mercer county Fish and Game club just outside of Harrodsburg, Ky.

Randy, I don't think I'll try to camp by the pistol range this year! LOL!

Randy - Jan & I will be there again this year with our Ace Archery Tackle booth. We are really looking forward to seeing everyone there. Bob Mayo

LOL, Clyde, good call ! tradarchery champ, google maps "250 Whites Ln, Harrodsburg, KY 40330. Its is half way between Harrodsburg, and Perryville along US# 68. Big 4x8 sign that says "Mercer County Fish and Game Farm". We will also have a banner up. Turn on Whites Ln, its first gravel road on right, drive back lane and you will see campers along the lane and in the field.

Good to hear you are making it Bob and Jan, always good to see Ace Archery there !

Just a bump to the top, got a call today someone wanting to know the dates of the KyTradFest, So lets try and keep it up where they can find it.

Some of several vendors.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php? fbid=1421361797905458&set=gm.1209577585758237&type=3

Got a call from Ed Neats the other night confirming he will be there. His primitive gear is the best out there !

Bimbo Knott Knives plans to be there, as well as Gary Walker Photography, and Mike Treadway, of Treadway bows !

ttt

Nice!! Not too far for me

Still a few weeks away but the forecast looks to be above normal temps.

This is a great event. I have been the last two years. It is as good as Cloverdale in my opinion.

and a great warm up for trad fest is this weekend at one of our regular ktba shoots. this saturday march 25th. also a workday to get ready for trad fest. see you there.

Great shoot! I plan on being there this year.

Will there be any practice 3d targets up for shooting Thursday afternoon April 6, 2017?

Was there for the first one, just couldn't get back down since, gonna tey and make it this year. my son wanted to know is there room off the road for a 37ft 5th wheel camper. Thanks BDan

Brother Dan, there is all sorts of room for whatever you bring. Space is not an issue...and free fire wood to boot! :o)

No practice 3d targets I'm aware of. We have bales for practice/warmup at the clubhouse I'm pretty sure will be out Thursday.

That would be great to be able to shoot even if just the warm-up butts. Can hardly wait--cabin fever setting in bad. :o)

Just the target butts up by the clubhouse. Ranges open on friday morning.

Is it going to rain this year? Are you going to have to tow out my van again?

John, no negative vibes, man. :o)

Just a little humor. I'll be there rain or shine, love this event. My van gets stick even after a sprinkle, almost no traction!

we have a tractor on site, and anybody stuck will get towed, for free, you know that John. :)

The firewood is cut and split, good seasoned wood, better than before. This year firewood will be in central locations, on pickup bed trailers, so campers will have access. This makes it easier on us, as when the event is over it is ready to be hauled away.

Yes, I know from experience. My van can get stuck if someone spits on the grass. If anyone who has never been to this event is considering attending this year, go............you won't find a more fun event. The ground is relatively flat and an easy walk. Good targets and good distances. Now with the American round added and also the smoker round, it is a blast. Good people and good event!

Randy, when will the blanket swap take place? On Friday and Saturday afternoon or just on Saturday?

ttt

Saturday at the big tent, 4-6 pm. If rain threatens we can do it under the clubhouse porch, but usually outside between tent and clubhouse. Not sure we could get enough folks to justify it two days.

Thanks, Randy, I can't stay that late on Saturday so just wanted to know whether to bring the goodies I have set aside for it. Decided to move some things that haven't been earning their keep here. :o)

Current forecast stands at 20% chance of rain and 100% chance to have fun for all three days.

thats the best forecast we ever had ! lol

Also knew this year as a novelty shot , the "William Tell" shot !

Hey Randy, are you the guy who puts the apple on his head???? LOL

Not True Iam gentle as a lil PuP But Ill be there all 3 days BuBBa !!!

By saturday I should be ready to sit with an apple on my head, just to rest for a minute.

I cant wait to get there, I had a lot of fun last year and I have a new treadway bow to pick up this year...opr8r

We will be arriving on Thursday. One from Alabama, one from Atlanta, and one from Ohio. Looking forward to another great weekend of shooting and telling lies!

Looks like the weather is going to be great, had some bad weather in the past,it's time for a beautiful weekend. Several from TwinOaks plan on making the trip. Pappy

I will be there with a vendor table of custom built wood arrows and some turkey feathers I have split, ground and chopped. I will also do your feathers for you, will tell you the deal, just bring them with you. I will trade you half, will do you the wing you use in exchange for the other side or if you want them all 50 cents a feather.

Hookman's arrows are beautiful!

Pappy let's hope you're right.

ttt

Back Up

Terry Harris

Back up

Thanks THarris

Looking forward to this event as always, a great time for sure.

Only 4 days away, Randy and the folks put on a great shoot.

Terry Harris

Cost of shooting & primitive camping fees Thursday night to Sunday Noon?

I'm not a part of the KTBA so don't bank on this. Don't think there is a charge for primative camping and one cost of $25 (I think) for entire weekend. Can't find a better deal!

Opps on spelling in last post but I still don't think there is a charge for "primitive" camping or firewood. And if the same it is $5 more to compete, must score first round. Hopefully someone will chime in and say for sure. Hope to see ya there.

The camping answer is in the O.P.

The camping answer is in the O.P.

Camping and firewood is free. 40 target 3-d course is Competition $30 (trophy plaque prizes) adult,kids Im thinking under $10 (Trophy plaque prizes). Adults shoot for fun $25. American round is $10 (Trophy plaque), Best I recall the ten target smoker round was $5Winner gets 40% of pot. Long shot is a nominal fee, and the winners (2) get to take a new rhinehart target home. Aireals were something like $1 for three shots. Running boar is free. 40 target course shoot fee gets you unlimited rounds all weekend, comp must score first round. You can shoot smoker round as much as you want to improve your score, but pay each round. No vendor setup fees, but raffle item donations appreciated. Saturday night guest speaker Charlie Lamb (Free) , Bluegrass music (free) , and potluck meal (donate food or cash) I just dont think you will find a cheaper shoot anywhere.

If I am wrong on any of these shoot fees, someone please correct me.

looking like a sunny weekend. finishing touches going on now. i've got to search the house and look for my form, certainly didn't bring it with me to last weekend's shoot. safe journey everyone.

The Carp are schooled up ready to head that way.

Three days...

Carpdaddy. You have my attention! That Shadow Carp, is a beauty. Can't wait to see them in person. The gang will start setting the course tomorrow! Good times ahead!

Rob..

Just started a new job so I can't make it this year.

Forecast calling for partly cloudy Friday and Saturday. Mostly Sunny Sunday. Friday 54/33, Saturday 63/44 and 75 Sunday.

Ranges are awaiting shooters, food vendor rolled in today and will be ready and the smoker round is waiting for Sipsey River.

after looking all over, found my shooting form behind the sofa, so looking toward a better showing than what i put together this past weekend. see you guys tomorrow to help with any work that remains. made some venison chili for lunch. think the weekend's going to be great.

64# of venison for burger soaking now, will ad another 10# or so of pork, and grind on Friday night, for burgers on the Saturday night potluck feast. Fresh ground 1/4# venison/pork burgers are to die for ! This will be a lot of burger, so I may pattie and freeze some just in case we all fill up. This stuff is too good to waste, so even frozen, it can be tossed on the grill if needed. Will also be cooking 10# of soup beans on the big kettle over the fire, like we did a couple years ago. Need a volunteer on Saturday afternoon to stir them on occaision while I shoot/run the American Round. The benefits of this job are, sitting in front of a fire, amongst the finest crowd of people on earth, while you occaisionally ad firewood ,stir, and um, sample the product. The added bonus is a natural heating feature for your tent that night. I hear rumors of cornbread, potatoe soup, beef burgers, hot dogs, drink mixes, and many other surprise dishes. Bob Enlow assures me he will again win the campfire cookoff and the $100 cash prize and plaque, donated by Herway Bows, with some type of surprise dish. I think he has lost his mind, as the venison burgers cannot be beat. We will see. These must be your own dish to enter, no fair hitting the Kroger deli ! Special salads, home cooked vegetables or desert dishes all count. Anyone interested may chime in on what they intend to bring, just so we don't have too much of anyone certain thing. Had some threatening weather tonight, and some rain tomorrow, but then it should be clear sailing starting Friday, but a tad cool, and warming through the weekend.Its gonna be fun !

Two of us will be leaving Alabama in the morning to meet a buddy there coming from Ohio. Love this event.

you.... have a buddy ? :)

Starts tomorrow folks, don't miss it!!!

Terry Harris

I sure wish I was pulling the camper on the way right now. just not in the cards this year. I wish everyone a safe and fun filled weekend.

tomorrows the big day!

Headed that way early, you guys go ahead and get some sunshine ordered!

All y'all have fun and take lots of pictures and post them. Do a live stream om youtube or facebook for those of us that can't make it.PLEASE! lol

Well I've never been to this shoot before but gonna try to make it this weekend. Already planning to shoot the IBO spring nationals just down the road near Wilmore so we thought that we may as well check this one out since they are fairly close together. Besides there won't be any trad vendors at the IBO and this will be a nice opportunity to maybe shoot a warm up round later today.

Sitting here knawing at the bits waiting for my ride to get here!

Waking up to a chilly but sunny Friday. Let the fun begain! Hope to see all of you there.

Rob..

Yep! Chilly and sunny this morning. Arrived yesterday around 3:30 in the afternoon. Big Jim was getting set up as were a couple other vendors. Looks like the weather is going to be good for the weekend. Highs mid 60 to 70.

can someone tell me what the entry fees are?

Alpha, it is $20 to shoot for fun and $25 to compete. My son and I shot it today...was pretty nice. 40+ targets, almost all rineharts.

great shoot and real good target and target set up, me and my son austin shot yesterday [saterday] ,,we had ta leave early so we couldnt wait ta find out who the winners were,can someone post the winners and there scores when the shoot is over? my son shot in the youth class and he is dying ta no weather he placed or not, thanx.,.

Weather was NICE trails not muddy and target set was great if ya didnt go u missed out fowlks !!!

Great Time. Thanks for everyone that made it happen!

Will competition scores be posted?

We were there Friday and Saturday. I got to meet HillbillyKing Friday and Charlie Lamb Saturday. This is great shoot! Nice ranges with a good target layout, good selection of vendors, put together by good folks. I'll be going back.

KTBA thanks everyone for another great Tradfest. We appreciate everyone...vendors, archers, kids, parents, grandparents...for attending and hope everyone enjoyed themselves.

Competition scores will be posted here as well as other major sites. Please be patient as we get the info gathered, sorted and posted.

Thanks again to everyone.

Marc it was Great to meet you and all the L Wers that were there seemed all day i was hearing hey Hillbillyking was a fun Day for Sure !!!

J.R., I bought a Green Stripe riser Saturday morning from the vendor you and KYPhil were talking about Friday. I'm in love with it!

Marc it was Probley Steve Kitchens a Great guy to deal wth too !!!

ok i see i got 3rd place, now who do i contact ta get my plack? i am gonna try ta be at the next shoot thats being held this month,, thanx every body i really loved the KTBA

J.R., Very fair seller and he had nice stuff. I was paying attention when y'all were talking about him.

It was a very nice shoot. How many total shooters did you have?

Many thanks to all! Great shoot!

Anybody that placed, and wants their Plaque, PM me, and I will mail them to you if you don't mind paying postage. We mailed them one year and it gets expensive, and time consuming, but I will accommodate if you can reimburse me. Randy

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