The Ultimate Shotgun Experience
July 24 & 25 | Alexandria Shooting Park, Alexandria, MN
WHAT IS SHOTGUN FEST
More Than a Range Day.
Shotgun Fest is a two-day premium shotgun experience built for shooters who want more — more guns to try, more skills to develop, more competition, and more community.
Demo shotguns from the top manufacturers in the country, shoot alongside champion-level instructors, compete in high-energy challenges, and experience the most exclusive Friday night in shotgun sports. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or just getting started, Shotgun Fest was built for you.
EVENT AT A GLANCE
Two Days. One Unforgettable Experience.
DEVELOPMENT DAY
Friday, July 24
- Elite sporting clays clinics with Champion shooter, Cory Kruse (only 20 spots total)
- Trap shooting clinic with Hall of Fame trap shooter, Richard Marshall Jr. (only 20 spots total)
- Open practice on sporting clays, trap, and skeet to anyone with a VIP ticket.
- Gun fittings with Del Whitman (booked through Del 📧 dcwhitmanjr@gmail.com)
VIP NIGHT: ANNIE OAKLEY SHOOT & SOCIAL (SOLD OUT)
Friday, July 24
- Hang out with Steve in a small group setting
- Limited to 25 tickets
- Annie Oakley-style shooting games
- All Ammo and Shooting included
- Catered dinner and campfire social
- Win a round of Annie Oakley and qualify for Saturday Championship
MAIN EVENT
Saturday, July 25
- Live TFL exhibition shooting show (Free and Open to the Public)
- Manufacturer demo bays — hands-on with top shotgun brands
- Sporting Clays 100 and Trap 100 competitions
- Skeet, 5-Stand
- Cory Kruse Sporting Clays Clinics
- Richard Marshal Jr. Trap Clinics
- High-energy shooting challenges and games
- Annie Oakley Championship finale
- Food trucks and social atmosphere
FEATURED EXPERIENCES
What's Waiting For You at Shotgun Fest
Cory Kruse - Champion Sporting Clays Clinic
Step onto the course with a champion. Cory Kruse — one of the most accomplished sporting clays shooters in the country — brings elite instruction to Shotgun Fest. Whether you're chasing a personal best or breaking clays for the first time, this is the kind of instruction that changes how you shoot.
Only 20 spots total. Tickets live now.
Richard Mashall Jr. - Hall of Fame Trap Clinics
Step onto the trap line with a Hall of Famer. Richard Marshall Jr. — 4-time Grand American World Champion, 35-time All-American, and Trapshooting Hall of Fame inductee — brings elite trap instruction to Shotgun Fest's Development Day. Whether you're sharpening a competitive game or stepping to the line for the first time, this is the kind of instruction that changes how you shoot.
Only 20 spots total. Tickets live now.
Manufacturer Demo Bays
Try before you buy. The top shotgun manufacturers in the country will have guns on the range and ready to shoot — with ammo and targets provided. This is your chance to get hands-on with the guns you've been watching on TFL.
Shooting Challenges & Games
These aren't your average shooting games; they're high-energy, crowd-pleasing competitions that'll push your skills and keep you coming back for more.
Challenges: Can Cannon Smash | Benelli A.I. Challenge | Wheel of Shotgun Fortune | Fabarm Frantic Flurry
Competitions
Put your skills to the test across multiple disciplines. Compete in the FalconStrike Sporting Clays 100 or the ShotTracker Trap 100 tournaments, or jump into open rounds of skeet throughout the day. Whether you're chasing a score or just looking to break more targets, there's a station for every shooter at Shotgun Fest.
Annie Oakley Championship
The Annie Oakley Championship is Shotgun Fest's signature finale — and earning your spot is part of the experience. VIP Night attendees who won a round on Friday evening are already qualified for the Championship Round on Saturday. For Saturday attendees, qualifying begins at 5:00 PM through the Annie Oakley tournament, where anyone who wins a round secures their place in the Championship. Once qualifying wraps up, the Championship round kicks off immediately, bringing all qualifiers together to compete for the perpetual trophy — a permanent piece of Shotgun Fest history engraved with every champion's name.
Pro Gun Fittings
Book a fitting session with Del Whitman and find out what a properly fitted shotgun actually feels like. To book your fitting contact Del directly: 📧 dcwhitmanjr@gmail.com
SCHEDULE SNAPSHOT
Weekend At a Glance
Friday, July 24th
- Grounds open / Open practice begins 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Open to VIP ticket holders and Clinic Ticket holders)
- Cory Kruse Elite Sporting Clays AM Session (9 AM & 1PM)
- Richard Marshall Jr. Trap Clinic (9 AM & 1PM)
- Gun Fittings with Del Whitman (by appointment)
- 4:30 PM — VIP Night begins (VIP Combo Ticket Holders Only)
Saturday, July 25th
- 8:00 AM — VIP Early Entry & Registration Opens
- 8:30 AM — General Admission Entry Opens
- 9:00 AM — TFL Live Exhibition Shooting Show
- 9:45 AM — Full Event Launch
- Demo Bays, Sporting Clays 100, Trap 100, Skeet, 5-Stand
- Shooting Challenges Open
- Food Trucks & Ice Cream
- Cory Kruse Clinics (9 AM & 1PM)
- Richard Marshall Jr. Trap Clinics (9 AM & 1PM)
- Gun Fittings with Del Whitman (by appointment only)
- 5:00 PM — Shooting Closes / Annie Oakley Tournament & Championship Begins
- 6:00 PM (approx.) — Awards Ceremony
CHALLENGES & PRIZES
Can Cannon Smash
Hit the most clays out of the air with the Can Cannon throughout the day and win your very own Can Cannon!
Benelli A.I. Challenge
Hit a Clay at 60, 70, & 80 Yards and you're in it to win the Benelli Ethos SuperSport A.I.
Fabarm Frantic Flurry
Hit the most clays at this one-person flurry, and the Fabarm L4S Initial Hunter will be yours!
Wheel of Shotgun Fortune
Spin the Wheel, complete the shot. The longest run goes home with the Retay Gordion.
COMPETITIONS
ShotTracker Trap 100
Buy tickets in advance to secure your spot.
FalconStrike Sporting 100
Buy tickets in advance to secure your spot.
Skeet
Best one round wins!
HOA
Shoot the high overall score. Includes Trap 100, Sporting 100, Skeet, plus bonus points on the challenges.
ANNIE OAKLEY CHAMPIONSHIP
Be the last one standing in the championship round. Qualify for the championship by winning a round at VIP Night or the Tournament Saturday afternoon. Champion takes home a trophy, a Retay Ace Paloma, and bragging rights until next year.
SEE YA AT SHOTGUN FEST!
ADMISSION TICKET OPTIONS
GENERAL ADMISSION
Saturday, July 25th
- Event Entry - 8:30AM GA registration opens
- 1 Demo punch card (25 rounds) Ammo Included! *Additional punch cards available for purchase at event*
- 2 Challenge tickets
*Can be used on TFL Challenges*
*Can be used on Skeet (ammo not included)
*Can be used on Annie Oakley Championship competition*
*Additional challenge tickets available for purchase at event*
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TFL Live show *BYO-Chair!... or stand
VIP
Saturday, July 25th
- Event Entry - 8:00AM VIP registration opens
- 1 Demo punch card (25 rounds) Ammo Included! *Additional punch cards available for purchase at event*
- 4 Challenge tickets
*Can be used on TFL Challenges*
*Can be used on Skeet (ammo not included)
*Can be used on Annie Oakley Championship competition*
*Additional challenge tickets available for purchase at event*
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TFL Live show * VIP seating included
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VIP Swag
Friday, July 24th
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Alexandria Shooting Park practice is open to VIP ticket holders from 9:00AM – 4:00PM *rounds purchased at ASP*
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Friday clinic tickets include full Friday access to ASP — no VIP ticket required.
VIP COMBO ✦ Exclusively Limited to 25 Attendees (Sold Out)
Saturday, July 25th
- Event Entry - 8:00AM VIP registration opens
- 1 Demo punch card (25 rounds) Ammo Included! *Additional punch cards available for purchase at event*
- 4 Challenge tickets
*Can be used on TFL Challenges*
*Can be used on Skeet or 5-Stand (ammo not included)
*Can be used on Annie Oakley Championship competition*
*Additional challenge tickets available for purchase at event*
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TFL Live show * VIP seating included
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VIP Swag
Friday, July 24th
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Alexandria Shooting Park practice is open to VIP ticket holders from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM *rounds purchased at ASP*
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Friday clinic tickets include full Friday access to ASP — no VIP ticket required.
🔥 VIP Night: Annie Oakley Shoot & Social Limited to 25 attendees — this is the most exclusive experience at Shotgun Fest
- Private evening with Steve Gould in a small group setting
- Annie Oakley-style shooting games — ammo included
- Win a round and earn your spot in Saturday's Championship
- Catered dinner, drinks, and campfire social
ADD-ON OPTIONS
MAXIMIZE YOUR SHOTGUN FEST EXPERIENCE
FRIDAY
- Cory Kruse Elite Sporting Clays PM Session(9 AM & 1PM)
- Richard Marshall Jr. Trap Clinic (9 AM & 1PM)
- Shotgun Fittings with Del Whitman (Book with Del: dcwhitmanjr@gmail.com)
- Practice Rounds at ASP (purchase at ASP. Only for VIP or Clinic ticket holders)
- Golf carts must be reserved in advance
SATURDAY
- Cory Kruse Sporting Clays Clinics (9 AM & 1PM)
- Richard Marshall Jr. Trap Clinics (9 AM & 1PM)
- Shotgun Fittings with Del Whitman (Book with Del: dcwhitmanjr@gmail.com)
- Sporting Clays 100 and Trap 100 competitions *limited tickets available*
- Challenges *tickets available day of event*
- Skeet & 5-Stand *tickets available day of event*
- Annie Oakley Tournament *sign up day of event at 5-stand, 1 challenge ticket/round*
- Golf carts must be reserved in advance
TICKETS
VIP Combo is limited to 25 attendees — don't wait
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PLAN YOUR STAY
In the Beautiful Alexandria Lake Area
Shotgun Fest draws shooters from across the region. Whether you're camping on-site or staying nearby, Alexandria has plenty of great options to fit every preference and budget.
CAMP AT ASP Stay right at the event. Alexandria Shooting Park offers RV sites with water and electric hookups — the ultimate Shotgun Fest experience. Sites are limited so book early.
NEARBY HOTELS
Several great hotels are just minutes from the range:
- Fairfield Inn & Suites — Alexandria
- Hampton Inn — Alexandria
- Holiday Inn — Alexandria (closest to the range)
VACATION RENTALS Alexandria's lakes area offers a wide selection of AirBnB and VRBO properties — perfect for groups or families looking for more space. Search your preferred dates on AirBnB or VRBO for available options.
Pro Tip July is peak season in the Alexandria lakes area. We recommend booking your accommodations as early as possible to secure the best options.
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Be Part of Shotgun Fest 2026
Whether you're a brand looking to get in front of thousands of serious shotgun enthusiasts, a vendor wanting to showcase your products, or a business interested in being part of the most exciting shotgun event in the Midwest — we want to hear from you. Sponsorship opportunities, vendor spots, and custom partnerships are available and filling fast.
SPONSORS Put your brand in front of 250+ highly engaged shotgun enthusiasts plus millions of impressions through TFL's media reach. Limited sponsorship tiers available.
VENDORS Showcase and sell your products directly to an audience of passionate shotgun shooters, hunters, and clay target enthusiasts.
CUSTOM PARTNERSHIPS Have an idea that doesn't fit a standard category? Let's talk. We're open to creative partnerships that add value to the Shotgun Fest experience.
Reach out directly to start the conversation.
