Outdoor Expo kicks off at Wilma Rudolph Event Center with animals, archery, boats and fishing | PHOTOS

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Featuring boat displays, animals, archery and advice, the Clarksville Outdoor Expo powered by Get Pete! Pete Olson Injury Law began Friday with fun for everyone in the family.

The Outdoor Expo is a two-day event that brings the top regional outdoor vendors under one roof. Last year’s expo drew over 1,600 attendees. It highlights Tennessee and Kentucky hunting, boating and fishing areas, camping and outdoor recreation products as well as services for outdoor enthusiasts.

The event features speakers and workshops by regional and national experts, along with contests and demonstrations, boats and campers. Army Bass Anglers will offer fishing advice, and Animalogy will be back with their live animal shows. New this year they welcome survivalist Luke Dill with Sojourner Fieldcraft and the Tennessee Wildlife Federation. There will be fun for the kids with indoor fishing, whack-a-mole, archery and other games.

Hours for the Jan. 24-25 event are Friday from noon-7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., all at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center, 1188 Cumberland Drive.

Join us on Friday for your chance to win an Outdoor Expo gift package valued at over $1,500 from J’s Meats and More, E&W Electrical Solutions, Seghetti’s Top Secret Seasoning, Daniel Ingram with GEICO, Bauer Lawn Care and Paris Landing Pontoon Rental and Pine Ridge Farms.

Tickets are $5 for adults; military and kids 16 and younger are free. Tickets are available on Eventbrite or at the door.