Feathers, foragers, photography and fantastic adventures await visitors of all ages at the 3rd annual NewsWatch 12 Sportsmen’s and Outdoor Recreation Show presented by Bi-Mart, March 13-15, at the Klamath County Fairgrounds and Event Center in Klamath Falls.
The 2026 featured attractions include the live “Wild Eagle Encounter” presentations. The new “Nature’s Provisions” highlights crafters of locally picked, processed and packaged edibles from land and sea, with the “The Great Maine Lobster Hunt” vacation prize anchoring the promotion. But that’s not the only contest to enter. Patrons can also sign up to win a guided “Maine Bear Hunt” in the backcountry of Maine wilderness. Back by popular demand, the “Parakeet Paradise Experience” returns. And the “Capture the Wild” photography contests will introduce a new category… trail cams!
The “Wild Eagle Encounter” will feature two eagles, and will be joined by a hawk, a parrot and a macaw. Guests can see a demonstration of an eagle swooping down, its talons grabbing a fish from a pool of water. This awesome presentation from the Birdman of Las Vegas is brought to you by Klamath Falls Subaru.
The “Great Maine Lobster Hunt” contest is part of the new “Nature’s Provisions” promotion, sponsored by Sherm’s Thunderbird Discount Market, that features crafters of locally picked, processed and packaged local edibles from land and sea. Patrons can sign up for free at the shows to win the “Great Maine Lobster Hunt” in July, 2026. One lucky winner and their guest will fly from Portland, Oregon to Bangor, Maine for a 4-day coastal culinary experience. Winter Harbor’s own Captain Billy Bob Faulkingham will take the winners aboard his lobster boat for a 4-hour lobster trapping excursion and tour of the surrounding islands, followed by a traditional Maine lobster feed. The winners will also tour Acadia National Park and Cadillac Mountain, take the ferry to the infamous seaside town of Bar Harbor… and enjoy eating more of Maine’s mouth-watering delicacy… lobster!
The “Capture the Wild” photo contest, sponsored by Bi-Mart, invites outdoor photographers to submit images that reflect the landscapes, wildlife, and backcountry heritage of the Pacific Northwest. There is a new category for game cameras, too! According to curator Dan Amos, “It’s a chance for enthusiasts, weekend adventurers, and seasoned photographers to show what the wild means to them.” Entries will be displayed throughout the show in front of thousands of outdoor families, hunters, anglers, hikers, and industry professionals. Entrants will compete for nearly $10,000 in cash and prizes. Details at www.agentofthewild.com and www.exposureshows.com.
Patrons can also sign up to win an authentic “Maine Bear Hunt” in September, 2026, courtesy of the Oregon Hunters Association. This is a guided 4-day backcountry black bear hunt in a remote Maine hunting camp with
Sunkhaze Outfitters. Lodging, meals and airfare from Portland, Oregon to Bangor, Maine are included. Sign up for free at the Oregon Hunters Association booths at any of the five shows.
There are also prizes galore at the individual booths just waiting to be won. Sign up to win an 8’ SOTAR inflatable kayak and a new Winch-2-Go. Every paid adult patron can sign up to receive a free one-year digital subscription to Northwest Sportsman magazine in Oregon or California Sportsman magazine in California, a $39.95 value.
Fan favorites will continue to impress and include the Big Game Room with the 2026 Legends of the Oregon Record Book, the 2026 Tour of Northwest Big Game and the 22nd annual Head & Horns Competition. A full docket of seminars led by Jody Smith, Davey Jones and more will discuss the hottest outdoor topics. The Sportsmen’s Theater speakers’ schedules (every hour on the hour) and Giant Fish Tank expert demonstrations (every hour on the half-hour) can be found on www.exposureshows.com one week before each show. North American Taxidermy, the “Official Show Taxidermist”, will bring an amazing exhibit of award-winning taxidermy.
Meet the merchants and shop the hundreds of exhibits representing fishing, hunting, camping, boating, off- roading, RVing, ATVing, cycling, kayaking, hiking, climbing, foraging, scuba diving, and their supporting advocacy groups and governmental agencies.
Little explorers of any age can start their outdoor experiences in the soft archery and BB gun shooting galleries, and at the ever-popular Live Trout Pond. Both the Climbing Wall and Bungee Jump will be sure to capture the attention and involvement of high-climbing y and high-flying youngsters.
Guides and outfitters from far away and close to home will be on hand to plan adventures on local and exotic waterways, hunting expeditions and photographic adventures.
Governmental agencies and advocacy groups such as the Oregon State Police, ODF&W Hunter Education, Delta Waterfowl, U.S Army Corp of Engineers, and the Oregon Hunters Association will be represented.
The new and returning exhibits will cover fishing, hiking, hunting, boating, RVing, ATVing, camping, canoeing and kayaking, rafting and more, along with plenty of outdoor recreation-related goods and services. Pacific Crest Federal Credit Union will be on hand to help make your dream purchases come true.
From novices to old pros, outdoorsmen and women can start their outdoor adventures at these shows through the many unique exhibits, performances, attractions and demonstrations. Start here, then go far!
Hours are Friday, Noon-7:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Sunday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Admission is $9.00 for adults or $7.00 with Bi-Mart $2.00 Off coupon (good on Friday & Sunday only), available at www.bimart.com/sportshow. Children 6 to 12 are $1.00 and 5 and under are free. Pre-order your tickets online at www.exposureshows.com.
On FREE SENIOR FRIDAY NIGHT, SENIORS 65 AND UP ARE ADMITTED FREE FROM 3 TO 7 P.M., courtesy of the Rain Rock Casino Resort Hotel. Rain Rock will also be awarding $10.00 Free Play Coupons.
For more information, please visit www.exposureshows.com, facebook.com/exposureshows. ###