Turkey convention

[30-06 type of guy]

Im not 100% just yet but I'm hoping to attend which will make it my first time going. Do I have to purchase a ticket in advanced or just as long as I'm signed up as a nwtf member I'm good to go?

 

[JBell]

You can sign up and buy tickets there

 

[bigjohn]

If I was you I'd buy in advance for sure

 

[tndave59]

Definitely buy in advance! Especially since they did not have it last year. Pretty sure if you buy online for $35 you get a $25 gift card.

 

[Rakkin6]

I thought if you were a NWTF member you were free to get in. I use my military ID so I don't have to purchase a ticket.

 

[TnKen]

Definitely buy in advance! Especially since they did not have it last year. Pretty sure if you buy online for $35 you get a $25 gift card.

You get the same deal if you buy in person. The lines can be long depending on when you go.

 

[rattlesnake01]

I'd like to go but doubt I'll make it

 

[Displaced_Vol]

I went back in 2020 I guess and it was pretty neat. Crowd wasn't awful but there was still a crowd to be sure. I went during the week, Thursday I guess. I wouldn't classify it as can't miss, but if I am able I'll try and go again. Picked up some calls, talked to the makers/owners and got some good deals on stuff.

 

[tree_ghost]

I will be attending the dinner in Cadiz Ky next weekend

 

[TnKen]

I haven't been in a few years and probably won't go this year. Saturday is the worst day to go. It gets so crowded you can't move freely. The best day is Sunday morning, no crowd and deals to be had. I worked a booth two years and that pretty much did me in for wanting to go anymore.

 

[30-06 type of guy]

I went ahead and bought my ticket last night. I was planning on being there when the doors open on Saturday.

 

[SKFOOTER]

I haven't been in a few years and probably won't go this year. Saturday is the worst day to go. It gets so crowded you can't move freely. The best day is Sunday morning, no crowd and deals to be had. I worked a booth two years and that pretty much did me in for wanting to go anymore.

The Convention Hall is no longer open on Sunday.

 

[TnKen]

The Convention Hall is no longer open on Sunday.

I assume due to poor attendance. They also would announce/threaten over the PA for exhibitors not to start packing up before the show ended. They would say you couldn't get a booth next year if you did.

 

[@fulldraw]

I assume due to poor attendance. They also would announce/threaten over the PA for exhibitors not to start packing up before the show ended. They would say you couldn't get a booth next year if you did.

Hall is open Thursday-Saturday this year instead of Friday-Sunday.

 

[SKFOOTER]

Hall is open Thursday-Saturday this year instead of Friday-Sunday.

Just as it was in 2020.

 

[FastXD]

If you are a NWTF member all you need to do is register beforehand and they will email you a QC code which will get you in the show at no charge.

 

[Rakkin6]

I went ahead and bought my ticket last night. I was planning on being there when the doors open on Saturday.

Me too, I already have a call waiting on me.

 

[30-06 type of guy]

Me too, I already have a call waiting on me.

Maybe I can get a box or two from apex. They said they're being 2,100.

 

[Rakkin6]

I am picking up a fiddle box from TJ Johnson.

 

[Rakkin6]

Maybe I can get a box or two from apex. They said they're being 2,100.

They are bringing 2100 boxes?

 

[SKFOOTER]

They are bringing 2100 boxes?

They're bringing 2,800 boxes.

 

[Rakkin6]

I already have like 12 boxes of Apex 3" #9. But after the nonsense of the past 18 months I don't think you can have enough.

 

[Bgoodman30]

Had one of my best experiences at the NWTF show today was much less crowded got to check everything out without waiting. Picked up a Houndstooth Ceramic and David Halloran Crystal Mistress.. Also traded my Jebs choke for a 410 choke.

Got to meet Mark Drury he did a shout video to my buddy in the Marines who is his biggest fan. Class act and very humble to be the goat. Also got to talk to Catman finally but some guy Dave Owens guy kept butting in but anyways Catman nice to meet ya!

 

[RealtreeVol]

Whats it like? Lots of booths? Im a rookie, but have nothing going on this weekend and like 15 minutes away

 

[Roost 1]

I am picking up a fiddle box from TJ Johnson.

Post up a sound file, I'd like to hear it.

 

[Rakkin6]

Post up a sound file, I'd like to hear it.

Will do, I will try to have it posted up on Sunday.

 

[UCStandSitter]

Whats it like? Lots of booths? Im a rookie, but have nothing going on this weekend and like 15 minutes away

Fun but can be sensory overload. LOTS of booths and lots of calls goin off all at once. You get used to it. Wish there were fewer outfitter booths but it's still a good experience.

 

[RealtreeVol]

Fun but can be sensory overload. LOTS of booths and lots of calls goin off all at once. You get used to it. Wish there were fewer outfitter booths but it's still a good experience.

So I need to book my hunt for the grand slam?

 

[Mb423]

Does anybody know if they have metal detectors to check for knives and whatnot?

 

[ruger7mag]

Does anybody know if they have metal detectors to check for knives and whatnot?

They don't have metal detectors.