Fisharama and Turkeyrama in Perry GA (2023)
If you love the outdoors, you need to visit the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry GA on Friday, February 10th through Sunday, February 12th for the Fisharama and Turkeyrama. Fisharama and Turkeyrama in Perry GA is one of 3 annual events sponsored by the Georgia Wildlife Federation (GWF).
The GWF is a non-profit organization that promotes sportsman education and conservation projects. The show features the latest gizmos, gadgets, seminars, over 100 exhibitions, techniques for fishing, outdoor sports products, and turkey hunting.
Fisharama and Turkeyrama Show Details
When: Friday, February 10th – Sunday, February 12th
Show Times:
- Friday, February 10th: 1pm – 7pm
- Saturday, February 11th: 9am – 7pm
- Sunday, February 12th: 10am – 5pm
Location:
Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter, Miller-Murphy-Howard, McGill Marketplace, Georgia, and Heritage Hall buildings,
The North, South, and West Gates may be closed due to special requirements for certain events. The East Gate is accessible 24 hours.
Admissions:
- General Admission – $10
- Senior Admission (65+ years) – $8
- Youth Admission (6 – 12 years) – $8
- Kids Admission (5 years and under) – Free
- $1 Off Admission Coupon
Contact: Sam Stowe, (770) 787-7887, sstowe@gwf.org or Adam Schiavone, aschiavone@gwf.org
Web: Georgia Wildlife Federation
Fisharama and Turkeyrama Attractions
Kids Cove
Children can participate in Fisharama and Turkeyrama with the Kids Cove attraction in Heritage Hall. The attraction allows children of all ages to enjoy catching live fish, shooting a BB gun, practicing their aim on a FFA archery range, and observing a reptile display. Craft projects are available as well such as constructing a birdhouse and creating a turkey call.
Dixie Classic and Georgia State Calling Competitions
When: Saturday, February 11th
Where: Roquemore Center, Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter
Times:
- 9am – Registration
Classic Divisions:
- Poults
- Junior
- Hunting
- Owling
- Gobbling
- Friction
- Open
Georgia State NWTF Divisions:
- Junior State
- Senior State Friction
- Senior State Open
Entrance fees and prizes to be determined.
Contact: John Browning, (404) 391-2161
Exhibitions and Seminars
Fisharama and Turkeyrama displays over 100 exhibitions ranging from taxidermy, bait and tackle, game calls, and hunting gear. Vehicles such as ATVs, bicycles, and golf carts are also showcased at the event.
Friday, February 10th
- 2pm – Captain Tony Mathis – Bass Tub
- 3pm – Ken Sturdivant – Bass Tub
- 4pm – Chehaw Park Education Center – Heritage Hall Seminar Hall
- 5pm – Joey Mines – Bass Tub
Saturday, February 11th
- 11am – Adam Hinkle – Bass Tub
- 12pm – Captain Tony Mathis – Bass Tub
- 1pm – Joey Mines – Bass Tub
- 2pm – Ken Sturdivant Lowrance Demo
- 3pm – Scott Robinson WRD Chief of Fisheries – Bass Tub
- 4pm – Mark Smith Reel Time Guide Service – Bass Tub
- 5pm – Chehaw Park Education Center – Heritage Hall Seminar Hall
Sunday, February 12th
- 11am – Adam Hinkle – Bass Tub
- 12pm – Joey Mines – Bass Tub
- 1pm – Mark Smith Reel Time Guide Service – Bass Tub
- 2pm – Ken Sturdivant – Bass Tub
- 2pm – Captain Tony Mathis – Bass Tub
- 3pm – Chehaw Park Education Center – Heritage Hall Seminar Hall
All Fisharama and Turkeyrama seminars are held in either the Bass Tub or Heritage Hall Seminar Hall.
Fisharama and Turkeyrama History
Fisharama began as the Atlanta Fisharama in February 1984 and was held in conjunction with the Perry Turkeyrama, featuring the U.S. Open Turkey Calling Championship in 1989. Both events were featured together in 1991 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter. The GWF made the decision in 2007 to combine both of the events into Fisharama and Turkeyrama in Perry GA.
For more local information, check out the Houston County local events.
