Hunt Stock Events

Huntstock isn't another generic hunting expo. It's a three-day festival built around what hunters actually want: real knowledge from legends, access to the latest gear, and a place to connect with people who get it.

Held annually at Wildwood Farm in Westminster, Massachusetts (August 7-9, 2026), Huntstock draws hundreds of hunters, outfitters, content creators, and equipment manufacturers in a festival atmosphere that feels more like a family reunion than a trade show.

40+ seminars run across three stages all weekend long—morning through evening. Speakers include hunting legends and modern content creators:

• •Dan Infalt
• •Barry Wensel
• •John Eberhart
• •Hal Blood
• •Rick Labbe
• •Lanny Benoit
• •And 15+ more

Topics range from bowhunting tactics to tracking, meat processing, and trophy scoring. Seminars are designed to be practical—not just star power, but actual teachers breaking down advanced techniques into lessons you can use.

20 Pro Delta McKenzie targets set in realistic hunting scenarios with stakes for three skill levels. The course opens two hours before the festival gates, giving you a head start. Novelty shoot competitions let you win extra door prize tickets and gear.

• •Field Dressing & Meat Processing (Mass Wildlife + The Cutting Barn)
• •Blood Tracking Dog Demo with Mike Lafleur
• •Live Taxidermy from Northeast Taxidermy
• •Saddle Hunting Setups
• •And more practical, hands-on learning

Bring your mounts or sheds for official scoring by the Northeast Big Buck Club ($25 per animal). Some top bucks make the wall—including three world-class Maine whitetails from the Brian Ross Collection:

Top hunting brands and regional outfitters:

• •Optics & Gear: Sig Sauer, Vortex, Ruger, Tactacam, OnX Maps
• •Archery: East Coast Archery, STAGR, Huntlyte
• •Outfitters & Guides: Backroads Guide Service, Wilderness Escape Outfitters, Great Northern Outfitters
• •Hunting Dogs: V3 Gun Dogs, Teufel Hunden, Canine Cottages
• •Knives & Tactical: Brian's Custom Knives, Walker Knife Co, Spyderco, Duren Knives
• •Food & Apparel: Sherman Cookers, Whip City Jerky, Ridgeline Athlete, Trekalla Apparel

No non-hunting vendors. Everything is outdoor and hunting-related.

Sample 2025 Prizes:

• •Elite ERA Carbon Bow - $1,700
• •Sig Sauer P365 Optic Ready Pistol - $520
• •Ruger American Rifle Gen 2 (.65 Creedmoor) - $729
• •Savage .270 with Vortex Diamondback Scope - $1,100
• •Vortex Viper HD 2-10x42 Riflescope - $900
• •Guided Bear Hunt over Bait - $3,500
• •Grouse & Woodcock Hunt (3-day, 4-night) - $1,000
• •Sherman Original Cooker - $699
• •Countless knives, ammo, calls, and outfitter trips

• •Live Music: Friday and Saturday nights (8pm-11pm) feature country, folk, and rock. The After Party is free and runs until 11pm.

• •Film Festival: 2nd Annual Huntstock Film Festival (Thursday, 8pm). See top 10 hunting films revealed live. Filmmakers compete for cash and prizes.

Kids Activities (Free for Under 12): - Inflatable obstacle course - S'mores station at Sherman Cookers - Redneck Warrior Skills Challenge - Lawn games and mini-challenges - Plenty of space to run

• •Hunting Church Service: Sunday at 9am with Pastor Rob Cooper.

Early bird pricing from ticket opening through April 1st. Prices increase after April 1st to gate rates.

First responders get special blue raffle tickets for exclusive prize drawings. The first 100 through the gates also receive a $15 meal voucher and $5 drink voucher.

• •Closest Hotel: Colonial Hotel in Gardner, MA (15 minutes away). Call 978-630-2500 and mention Huntstock by July 1st for a special rate.

Bowhunters, rifle hunters, outfitter scouts, content creators, families introducing kids to hunting, veteran hunters looking to upgrade gear, and anyone who wants to spend a weekend with people who understand why hunting matters.

This isn't just a show. It's where Northeast hunting culture comes together.