Blue Ridge Trout & Outdoor Adventures Festival

BLUE RIDGE TROUT FESTIVAL & OUTDOOR ADVENTURES (TROUT FEST ’26)

Gate: 10 am to 6 pm, APRIL 25, 2026

Exhibitor Application deadline: March 31, 2026

 

The Official Trout Festival of Georgia returns to downtown city park in Blue Ridge, Georgia, gathering fishermen, river sports enthusiasts, and outdoor recreation fans and their families for fun, food, activities, entertainment, shopping and recreational services, while increasing the public's knowledge of trout and the cold-water conservation associated with Trout Unlimited.

 

Up to 140 exhibitor spaces provide participation for retailers/services/agencies/non-profits to participate in the all-volunteer, fundraising event that combines fishing -- especially trout fishing/fly-fishing -- with services that engage mountain biking, hiking, camping , kayaking, paddling and boating. Retail exhibitors present wildlife-oriented art/housewares/decor, outdoor recreation gear, outfitters/guide services/information, foods and beverages. Non-profit exhibitors present services and resources associated with community outreach programs.

 

Net proceeds of "Trout Fest 2026" support cold-water conservation, education, recreation and community outreach programs/services funded (all or in part) by Blue Ridge Mountain Trout Unlimited #696. 

BLUE RIDGE TROUT FESTIVAL & OUTDOOR ADVENTURES (TROUT FEST ’26)

Gate: 10 am to 6 pm, APRIL 25, 2026

Exhibitor Application deadline: March 31, 2026

 

The Official Trout Festival of Georgia returns to downtown city park in Blue Ridge, Georgia, gathering fishermen, river sports enthusiasts, and outdoor recreation fans and their families for fun, food, activities, entertainment, shopping and recreational services, while increasing the public's knowledge of trout and the cold-water conservation associated with Trout Unlimited.

 

Up to 140 exhibitor spaces provide participation for retailers/services/agencies/non-profits to participate in the all-volunteer, fundraising event that combines fishing -- especially trout fishing/fly-fishing -- with services that engage mountain biking, hiking, camping , kayaking, paddling and boating. Retail exhibitors present wildlife-oriented art/housewares/decor, outdoor recreation gear, outfitters/guide services/information, foods and beverages. Non-profit exhibitors present services and resources associated with community outreach programs.

 

Net proceeds of "Trout Fest 2026" support cold-water conservation, education, recreation and community outreach programs/services funded (all or in part) by Blue Ridge Mountain Trout Unlimited #696. 

BLUE RIDGE TROUT FESTIVAL & OUTDOOR ADVENTURES (TROUT FEST ’26)

Gate: 10 am to 6 pm, APRIL 25, 2026

Exhibitor Application deadline: March 31, 2026

 

The Official Trout Festival of Georgia returns to downtown city park in Blue Ridge, Georgia, gathering fishermen, river sports enthusiasts, and outdoor recreation fans and their families for fun, food, activities, entertainment, shopping and recreational services, while increasing the public's knowledge of trout and the cold-water conservation associated with Trout Unlimited.

 

Up to 140 exhibitor spaces provide participation for retailers/services/agencies/non-profits to participate in the all-volunteer, fundraising event that combines fishing -- especially trout fishing/fly-fishing -- with services that engage mountain biking, hiking, camping , kayaking, paddling and boating. Retail exhibitors present wildlife-oriented art/housewares/decor, outdoor recreation gear, outfitters/guide services/information, foods and beverages. Non-profit exhibitors present services and resources associated with community outreach programs.

 

Net proceeds of "Trout Fest 2026" support cold-water conservation, education, recreation and community outreach programs/services funded (all or in part) by Blue Ridge Mountain Trout Unlimited #696. 

BLUE RIDGE TROUT FESTIVAL & OUTDOOR ADVENTURES (TROUT FEST ’26)

Gate: 10 am to 6 pm, APRIL 25, 2026

Exhibitor Application deadline: March 31, 2026

 

The Official Trout Festival of Georgia returns to downtown city park in Blue Ridge, Georgia, gathering fishermen, river sports enthusiasts, and outdoor recreation fans and their families for fun, food, activities, entertainment, shopping and recreational services, while increasing the public's knowledge of trout and the cold-water conservation associated with Trout Unlimited.

 

Up to 140 exhibitor spaces provide participation for retailers/services/agencies/non-profits to participate in the all-volunteer, fundraising event that combines fishing -- especially trout fishing/fly-fishing -- with services that engage mountain biking, hiking, camping , kayaking, paddling and boating. Retail exhibitors present wildlife-oriented art/housewares/decor, outdoor recreation gear, outfitters/guide services/information, foods and beverages. Non-profit exhibitors present services and resources associated with community outreach programs.

 

Net proceeds of "Trout Fest 2026" support cold-water conservation, education, recreation and community outreach programs/services funded (all or in part) by Blue Ridge Mountain Trout Unlimited #696. 

Tier 1: PRESENTING PARTNER $10,000+ ... THE TROUT FEST SOUND STAGE The top-level sponsorship of Trout Fest 2026 supports key organizational elements including a full-presentation sound stage that provides a center for the event’s key entertainment, featuring three co-billed, full-band regional artists of note, additional entertainment to be determined, and support for other event activities centered upon the recreational resources featured by the services, vendors, organizations and agencies booked in Trout Fest. PRESENTING PARTNER-level sponsorship is exclusive. Benefits include: • Logo/slogan stage banner (extra-large, provided by sponsor) as primary presenter of the stage. • Logo/slogan on street-side banners placed two weeks before event date. • “Shout-outs” as stage sponsor and presenter of live-music segments of entertainment. • Display of your brand in a shared, tier-oriented presentation banner of key sponsors (provided by Trout Fest) at all entry gates to the event. • Logo/slogan displayed in the first tier of the sponsorship collection of logos in color on Event Program and in all ads (print/digital), posters, rack cards, social media (Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) and event website – BlueRidgeTroutFest.com – including active links to your organization on all digital content. • Programmed access to all Trout Fest social-media channels. • Company sponsorship included in all radio/TV advertising/feature coverage, targeting Atlanta/Chattanooga and surrounding areas. • Lunch ($25 value) and two complimentary adult drinks for 10 people at your choice of food truck on the day of the festival. • 25 adult drink tickets • 25 general admission passes. • 2 prime complimentary tent spaces (10’ x 15’ each), tent provided by sponsor, and entry for up to 6 staff members. Electricity and water included (please designate if either is needed).

Tier 2: DIAMOND $5,000+ ... ZONE SPONSORSHIPS (2 SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE) Food Court/Activity Zone A DIAMOND-level sponsorship of Trout Fest 2026 includes Exclusive Sponsorship in your business category and presents two unique opportunities to sponsor major segments of the event: • Food Court branding– popular access/seating site for six food trucks, beer/wine sales, snack/novelties vendors. • Activity Zone branding – popular, family-oriented access site for event activities including fishing/hiking/biking seminars, mountain bike track, trout pond, gem mining and cross-cutting. DIAMOND-level sponsorship is exclusive. Benefits include: • Logo/slogan banner (provided by sponsor) as exclusive presentation of the sponsored zone. • “Shout-outs” at Sound Stage as presenter of selected zone at lead-ins to stage entertainment, not including co-billed lead musicians/bands. • Display of your brand in a shared banner of key sponsors (DIAMOND), presented at the TROUT FEST SOUND STAGE. • Display of your brand in shared, tier-oriented presentation banner/signs at all entry gates to the event. • Logo/slogan prominently displayed in the second tier of the sponsorship collection of logos on Event Program and in all ads (print/digital), posters, rack cards, social media (Facebook/Instagram) and event website – BlueRidgeTroutFest.com – including active links to your organization on all digital content. • Programmed access to all Trout Fest social-media channels. • Company sponsorship included in all radio advertising/feature coverage. • Lunch ($25 value) and two complimentary adult drinks for 6 people at your choice of food truck on the day of the festival. • 15 adult drink tickets. • 15 general admission passes. • 1 complimentary tent space (10’ x 15’ each), tent provided by sponsor, and entry for up to 4 staff members. Electricity and water included (please designate if either is needed).

Tier 3: GOLD $2,500 ... ACTIVITY SPONSORSHIPS (4 SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE) Trout Pond, Fly-Casting Range, Golf Chip & Putt, Program Tent(s) A GOLD-level sponsorship of Trout Fest 2026 reaches across four segments of festival activities: The Kid’s Trout-Fishing Pond, Fly-Casting Range, Golf Chip & Putt, Program Tent(s) and other activities located in the Activity Zone are focused upon families and kids; and the Trout Fest Program Tent(s) support popular, program-oriented demonstrations, instruction and presentations from recreational professionals/outfitters associated with local outdoor recreation – trout fishing, fly-fishing, kayaking/canoeing, hiking, paddling and mountain biking – with seating for 40-60 visitors. GOLD-level sponsorship is exclusive. Benefits include: • Logo/slogan banner (provided by sponsor) as primary presentation of the sponsored activity noted above. • “Shout-outs” at Sound Stage as presenter of selected zone at lead-ins to stage entertainment, not including co-billed lead musicians/bands. • Display of your brand in a shared, tier-oriented presentation banner/signs of key sponsors (provided by Trout Fest) at all entry gates to the event. • Logo/slogan prominently displayed in the third tier of the sponsorship collection of logos on Event Program and in all ads (print/digital), posters, rack cards, social media (Facebook/Instagram) and event website – BlueRidgeTroutFest.com – including active links to your organization on all digital content. • Programmed access to all Trout Fest social-media channels. • Company sponsorship included in all radio advertising/feature coverage. • 10 adult drink tickets. • 10 general admission passes. • 1 complimentary tent space (10’ x 15’ each), tent provided by sponsor, and entry for up to 4 staff members. Electricity and water included (please designate

Tier 3: GOLD $2,500 ... ACTIVITY SPONSORSHIPS (4 SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE) Trout Pond, Fly-Casting Range, Golf Chip & Putt, Program Tent(s) In-kind sponsorships deliver products/services equal to the cash value of the sponsorship level. In -kind products/services are negotiated with the event coordinator. A GOLD-level sponsorship of Trout Fest 2026 reaches across four segments of festival activities: The Kid’s Trout-Fishing Pond, Fly-Casting Range, Golf Chip & Putt, Program Tent(s) and other activities located in the Activity Zone are focused upon families and kids; and the Trout Fest Program Tent(s) support popular, program-oriented demonstrations, instruction and presentations from recreational professionals/outfitters associated with local outdoor recreation – trout fishing, fly-fishing, kayaking/canoeing, hiking, paddling and mountain biking – with seating for 40-60 visitors. GOLD-level sponsorship is exclusive. Benefits include: • Logo/slogan banner (provided by sponsor) as primary presentation of the sponsored activity noted above. • “Shout-outs” at Sound Stage as presenter of selected zone at lead-ins to stage entertainment, not including co-billed lead musicians/bands. • Display of your brand in a shared, tier-oriented presentation banner/signs of key sponsors (provided by Trout Fest) at all entry gates to the event. • Logo/slogan prominently displayed in the third tier of the sponsorship collection of logos on Event Program and in all ads (print/digital), posters, rack cards, social media (Facebook/Instagram) and event website – BlueRidgeTroutFest.com – including active links to your organization on all digital content. • Programmed access to all Trout Fest social-media channels. • Company sponsorship included in all radio advertising/feature coverage. • 10 adult drink tickets. • 10 general admission passes. • 1 complimentary tent space (10’ x 15’ each), tent provided by sponsor, and entry for up to 4 staff members. Electricity and water included (please designate

Tier 4: SILVER $1,000 ... CASH SPONSORSHIPS (UNLIMITED AVAILABILITY) Cash sponsorships provide funds for the general budget of Trout Fest 2026, including infrastructure, advertising, social media, volunteer/office supplies, etc. SILVER-level sponsorship benefits include: • Display of your brand in a shared, tier-oriented presentation banner/signs of key sponsors (provided by Trout Fest) at all entry gates to the event. • Logo/slogan prominently displayed in the fourth tier of the sponsorship collection of logos on Event Program and in all ads (print/digital), posters, rack cards, social media (Facebook/Instagram) and event website – BlueRidgeTroutFest.com – including active links to your organization on all digital content. • Programmed access to all Trout Fest social-media channels • 6 general admission passes. • 1 complimentary tent space (10’ x 15’ each), tent provided by sponsor, and entry for up to 4 staff members. Electricity and water included (please designate if either is needed).

Tier 4: SILVER $1,000 ... IN-KIND SPONSORSHIPS (UNLIMITED AVAILABILITY) In-kind sponsorships deliver products/services equal to the cash value of the sponsorship level. In -kind products/services are negotiated with the event coordinator. SILVER-level sponsorship benefits include: • Display of your brand in a shared, tier-oriented presentation banner/signs of key sponsors (provided by Trout Fest) at all entry gates to the event. • Logo/slogan prominently displayed in the fourth tier of the sponsorship collection of logos on Event Program and in all ads (print/digital), posters, rack cards, social media (Facebook/Instagram) and event website – BlueRidgeTroutFest.com – including active links to your organization on all digital content. • Programmed access to all Trout Fest social-media channels • 6 general admission passes. • 1 complimentary tent space (10’ x 15’ each), tent provided by sponsor, and entry for up to 4 staff members. Electricity and water included (please designate if either is needed).

Tier 5: BRONZE $500 ... CASH SPONSORSHIPS (UNLIMITED AVAILABILITY) Cash sponsorships provide funds for the general budget of Trout Fest 2026, including infrastructure, advertising, social media, volunteer/office supplies, etc. BRONZE-level sponsorship benefits include: • Display of your brand in a shared, tier-oriented presentation banner/signs of key sponsors (provided by Trout Fest) at all entry gates to the event. • Logo/slogan prominently displayed in the fifth tier of the sponsorship collection of logos on Event Program and in all ads (print/digital), posters, rack cards, social media (Facebook/Instagram) and event website – BlueRidgeTroutFest.com – including active links to your organization on all digital content. • Programmed access to all Trout Fest social-media channels. • 4 general admission passes. • 1 complimentary tent space (10’ x 15’ each), tent provided by sponsor, and entry for up to 4 staff members. Electricity and water included (please designate if either is needed).

Tier 5: BRONZE $500 ... IN-KIND SPONSORSHIPS (UNLIMITED AVAILABILITY) Cash sponsorships provide funds for the general budget of Trout Fest 2026, including infrastructure, advertising, social media, volunteer/office supplies, etc. BRONZE-level sponsorship benefits include: • Display of your brand in a shared, tier-oriented presentation banner/signs of key sponsors (provided by Trout Fest) at all entry gates to the event. • Logo/slogan prominently displayed in the fifth tier of the sponsorship collection of logos on Event Program and in all ads (print/digital), posters, rack cards, social media (Facebook/Instagram) and event website – BlueRidgeTroutFest.com – including active links to your organization on all digital content. • Programmed access to all Trout Fest social-media channels. • 4 general admission passes. • 1 complimentary tent space (10’ x 15’ each), tent provided by sponsor, and entry for up to 4 staff members. Electricity and water included (please designate if either is needed).