Volunteer Registration

2026 Trout Fest Volunteers

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Deadline: Apr 24, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Apr 25, 2026 10:00 am - Apr 25, 2026 6:00 pm (EST)

About the event

BLUE RIDGE TROUT FESTIVAL & OUTDOOR ADVENTURES (TROUT FEST ’26) Visitor Entry: $10 -- 12 and under free Gate: 10 am to 6 pm, APRIL 25, 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 in Blue Ridge, Georgia 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. The all-volunteer, fundraising event combines fishing -- especially trout fishing/fly-fishing -- with services and resources that engage fishing, 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 provide resources and services associated with community outreach programs. And the return of the TROUT FEST ACTIVITY ZONE and staged concerts at the TROUT FEST SOUND STAGE top the day in the historic, downtown district of Blue Ridge. Net proceeds of Trout Fest support cold-water conservation, education, recreation and community outreach programs funded (all or in part) by Blue Ridge Mountain Trout Unlimited #696.
Blue Ridge Mountain Trout Unlimited
Blue Ridge Mountain Trout Unlimited
Blue Ridge Mountain Trout Unlimited
Blue Ridge Mountain Trout Unlimited

About the application

Miscellaneous setup and staff venues throughout the event.

Shifts

Title Location Time Slots available Hours
General Event Helper (2hr, Evening Before Event) Downtown City Park, Blue Ridge, GA Apr 24, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 3 2
message Help set up tables, chairs, tents, signs, run drop chords. Report to HQ Tent
HQ Tent - Event Info Helper (2hr, Evening Before Event) Downtown City Park, Blue Ridge, GA Apr 24, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 1 2
message Help answer general event questions at HQ Tent.
HQ Tent - Event Help HQ Tent Apr 25, 2026 8:00 am - 1:15 pm 1 5
message Provide help as needed at the HQ tent.
HQ Tent - Event Help HQ Tent Apr 25, 2026 1:15 pm - 6:00 pm 1 5
message Provide help as needed at the HQ tent.
Signage Setup Assistant Downtown City Park, Blue Ridge, GA Apr 25, 2026 7:30 am - 9:30 am 4 2
message Assist in hanging signs with direction from Blue Ridge TU members
Manage Access to the Handicapped Parking Area West Main and Depot Street Apr 25, 2026 9:30 am - 1:00 pm 1 4
message Allow or disallow access to the handicapped parking area based on valid handicapped stickers displayed on vehicles.
Manage Access to the Handicapped Parking Area West Main and Depot Street Apr 25, 2026 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 1 4
message Allow or disallow access to the handicapped parking area based on valid handicapped stickers displayed on vehicles.
Alcohol Perimeter Monitor / General Event Help Misc Apr 25, 2026 9:30 am - 1:15 pm 2 4
message Rotationally staff alcohol perimeter monitor to ensure event goers do not carry alcohol into prohibited area and help as needed across the festival venue
Alcohol Perimeter Monitor / General Event Help Misc Apr 25, 2026 1:15 pm - 6:00 pm 2 5
message Rotationally staff alcohol perimeter monitor to ensure event goers do not carry alcohol into prohibited area and help as needed across the festival venue
Stage Hand Stage Area Apr 25, 2026 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm 0 5
message Assist as needed around stage (Move artist gear on/off stage between bands) Oversee artist reception tent.
Green Room Hostess Stage Area Green Room Apr 25, 2026 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm 1 5
message Manage the green room condition and refreshments NOTE: Must be over age 21
Pour beer at Beer Station 1-Food Court Beer Station 1-Food Court Apr 25, 2026 9:30 am - 1:15 pm 2 4
message Assist others pouring beer under shaded awning NOTE: Must be over age 21 and servers are not allowed to drink while working at the station.
Pour beer at Beer Station 1-Food Court Beer Station 1-Food Court Apr 25, 2026 1:15 pm - 6:00 pm 0 5
message Assist others pouring beer under shaded awning NOTE: Must be over age 21 and servers are not allowed to drink while working at the station.
Pour beer at Beer Station 2-Satellite Beer Station 2-Satellite Apr 25, 2026 9:30 am - 1:15 pm 1 4
message Assist others pouring beer under shaded awning or trailer NOTE: Must be over age 21 and servers are not allowed to drink while working at the station.
Pour beer at Beer Station 2-Satellite Beer/Wine tickets 2-Satellite Apr 25, 2026 1:15 pm - 5:00 pm 2 4
message Assist others pouring beer under shaded awning or trailer NOTE: Must be over age 21 and servers are not allowed to drink while working at the station.
Pour Wine - Food Court Wine Station-Food Court Apr 25, 2026 9:30 am - 1:15 pm 1 4
message Pour Wine NOTE: Must be over age 21 and servers are not allowed to drink while working at the station.
Pour Wine - Food Court Wine Station-Food Court Apr 25, 2026 1:15 pm - 6:00 pm 0 5
message Pour Wine NOTE: Must be over age 21 and servers are not allowed to drink while working at the station.
Sell adult beverage tickets/check IDs at Beer/Wine ticket sales 1-Food Court Beer/Wine ticket sales 1-Food Court Apr 25, 2026 9:30 am - 1:15 pm 3 4
message Assist others checking ID's and/or selling adult beverage tickets, seated under shaded awning NOTE: Must be over age 21
Sell adult beverage tickets/check IDs at Beer/Wine ticket sales 1-Food Court Beer/Wine ticket sales 1-Food Court Apr 25, 2026 1:15 pm - 6:00 pm 3 5
message Assist others checking ID's and/or selling adult beverage tickets, seated under shaded awning NOTE: Must be over age 21
Sell adult beverage tickets/check IDs at Beer/Wine tickets 2-Satellite Beer/Wine tickets 2-Satellite Apr 25, 2026 9:30 am - 1:15 pm 2 4
message Assist others checking ID's and/or selling adult beverage tickets, seated under shaded awning. NOTE: Must be over age 21
Sell adult beverage tickets/check IDs at Beer/Wine tickets 2-Satellite Beer/Wine tickets 2-Satellite Apr 25, 2026 1:15 pm - 5:00 pm 2 4
message Assist others checking ID's and/or selling adult beverage tickets, seated under shaded awning. NOTE: Must be over age 21
Sell Trout Fest Merchandise Merchandise Booth Apr 25, 2026 9:30 am - 1:15 pm 0 4
message Assist others selling merchandise (hats, shirts) seated under shaded awning at the merchandise booth.
Sell Trout Fest Merchandise Merchandise Booth Apr 25, 2026 1:15 pm - 5:00 pm 1 4
message Assist others selling merchandise (hats, shirts) seated under shaded awning at the merchandise booth.
TU Member - Help signup new members/sell merchandise at the BRMTU Tent Blue Ridge TU Tent Apr 25, 2026 9:30 am - 1:15 pm 1 4
message Assist others, informing event goers on Trout Unlimited, Blue Ridge TU chapter and recruit new members. Sell hats/shirts
TU Member - Help signup new members/sell merchandise at the BRMTU Tent Blue Ridge TU Tent Apr 25, 2026 1:15 pm - 5:00 pm 2 4
message Assist others, informing event goers on Trout Unlimited, Blue Ridge TU chapter and recruit new members. Sell hats/shirts
TU Member - Ticket Sales - Gate 1 (Chruch/W.Main St.) Gate 1 (Chruch/W.Main St.) Apr 25, 2026 9:30 am - 1:15 pm 1 4
message TU Member Assist others selling entry tickets - seated under shaded awning at the gate.
TU Member - Ticket Sales - Gate 1 (Chruch/W.Main St.) Gate 1 (Chruch/W.Main St.) Apr 25, 2026 1:15 pm - 5:00 pm 1 4
message TU Member Assist others selling entry tickets - seated under shaded awning at the gate.
Ticket Sales - Gate 1 (Chruch/W.Main St.) Gate 1 (Chruch/W.Main St.) Apr 25, 2026 9:30 am - 1:15 pm 2 4
message Assist others selling entry tickets - seated under shaded awning at the gate.
Ticket Sales - Gate 1 (Chruch/W.Main St.) Gate 1 (Chruch/W.Main St.) Apr 25, 2026 1:15 pm - 5:00 pm 2 4
message Assist others selling entry tickets - seated under shaded awning at the gate.
TU Member - Ticket Sales - Gate 2 (Depot St.) Gate 2 (Depot St.) Apr 25, 2026 9:30 am - 1:15 pm 1 4
message TU Member Assist others selling entry tickets - seated under shaded awning at the gate. Must also be alert to the need to open East Main Street access to Emergency Vehicles by moving the metal gates.
TU Member - Ticket Sales - Gate 2 (Depot St.) Gate 2 (Depot St.) Apr 25, 2026 1:15 pm - 5:00 pm 1 4
message TU Member Assist others selling entry tickets - seated under shaded awning at the gate.
Ticket Sales - Gate 2 (Depot St.) Gate 2 (Depot St.) Apr 25, 2026 9:30 am - 1:15 pm 2 4
message Assist others selling entry tickets - seated under shaded awning at the gate.
Ticket Sales - Gate 2 (Depot St.) Gate 2 (Depot St.) Apr 25, 2026 1:15 pm - 5:00 pm 2 4
message Assist others selling entry tickets - seated under shaded awning at the gate.
TU Member - Ticket Sales - Gate 3 (Church/E. Main St.) Gate 3 (Church/E. Main St.) Apr 25, 2026 9:30 am - 1:15 pm 1 4
message TU Member Assist others selling entry tickets - seated under shaded awning at the gate.
TU Member - Ticket Sales - Gate 3 (Church/E. Main St.) Gate 3 (Church/E. Main St.) Apr 25, 2026 1:15 pm - 5:00 pm 1 4
message TU Member Assist others selling entry tickets - seated under shaded awning at the gate.
Ticket Sales - Gate 3 (Chruch/E.Main St.) Gate 3 (Chruch/E.Main St.) Apr 25, 2026 9:30 am - 1:15 pm 2 4
message Assist others selling entry tickets - seated under shaded awning at the gate.
Ticket Sales - Gate 3 (Chruch/E.Main St.) Gate 3 (Chruch/E.Main St.) Apr 25, 2026 1:15 pm - 5:00 pm 2 4
message Assist others selling entry tickets - seated under shaded awning at the gate.
TU Member - Ticket Sales - Gate 4 (Stage/W.Main St.) Gate 4 (Stage/W.Main St.) Apr 25, 2026 9:30 am - 1:15 pm 1 4
message TU Member Assist others selling entry tickets - seated under shaded awning at the gate.
TU Member - Ticket Sales - Gate 4 (Stage/W.Main St.) Gate 4 (Stage/W.Main St.) Apr 25, 2026 1:15 pm - 5:00 pm 1 4
message TU Member Assist others selling entry tickets - seated under shaded awning at the gate.
Ticket Sales - Gate 4 (Stage/W.Main St.) Gate 4 (Stage/W.Main St.) Apr 25, 2026 9:30 am - 1:15 pm 1 4
message Assist others selling entry tickets - seated under shaded awning at the gate.
Ticket Sales - Gate 4 (Stage/W.Main St.) Gate 4 (Stage/W.Main St.) Apr 25, 2026 1:15 pm - 5:00 pm 1 4
message Assist others selling entry tickets - seated under shaded awning at the gate.
TU Member - Ticket Sales - Gate 5 (Activity Zone/E.Main St.) Gate 5 (Activity Zone/E.Main St.) Apr 25, 2026 9:30 am - 1:15 pm 1 4
message TU Member Assist others selling entry tickets - seated under shaded awning at the gate.
TU Member - Ticket Sales - Gate 5 (Activity Zone/E.Main St.) Gate 5 (Activity Zone/E.Main St.) Apr 25, 2026 1:15 pm - 5:00 pm 1 4
message TU Member Assist others selling entry tickets - seated under shaded awning at the gate.
Ticket Sales - Gate 5 (Activity Zone/E. Main) Gate 5 (Activity Zone/E. Main) Apr 25, 2026 9:30 am - 1:15 pm 1 4
message Assist others selling entry tickets - seated under shaded awning at the gate.
Ticket Sales - Gate 5 (Activity Zone/E. Main) Gate 5 (Activity Zone/E. Main) Apr 25, 2026 1:15 pm - 5:00 pm 1 4
message Assist others selling entry tickets - seated under shaded awning at the gate.

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2026 Trout Fest Volunteers
2026 Trout Fest Volunteers
Blue Ridge Trout & Outdoor Adventures Festival