2025 Ag-Pro GON Outdoor Blast July 25-27

The 2025 Ag-Pro Outdoor Blast, presented by Kenzie’s Optics, will take place July 25-27 at the LakePoint Champions Center in Emerson, north of Atlanta off I-75 at Exit 283. Below are highlights of what to expect. More info will added between and now and the show at GON.com/outdoor-blast.

Gun-An-Hour Giveaway: Few things in life are better than winning a free gun! That’s why we have the Gun-An-Hour Giveaway. Every hour on the hour throughout the weekend, we draw an attendee’s name at random. It’s simple—hear your name, claim your gun. The Ag-Pro GON Outdoor Blast is open for 21 hours, and we are giving away 21 guns. All you need to do is go to the Gun-An-Hour booth, fill out an entry form, show your paid entry bracelet and drop your entry into the hopper. You stay eligible all day with that one entry. We start fresh each day. You’ll need to be 18 years old and go through the standard federal background check. You must be present to win, and you must claim your gun within 30 minutes of your name being called.

The Gun-An-Hour Giveaway is made possible through a partnership with non-profit 30-30 Ministries and Adventure Outdoors.

GON Truck-Buck Shoot-Out Finals: The 36th annual Truck-Buck Shoot-Out Finals take place on Sunday, July 27, in the John Megel Shoot-Out Arena. Twenty-one GON subscribers will take the stage in a pellet rifle shooting competition where one lucky hunter will win a new Silverado from John Megel Chevrolet. The second-best shot wins a Firminator G-3 food-plot implement from Ranew’s Outdoor Equipment. This event has been a proud tradition for decades, and we’d love for you to be part of the excitement. Come cheer, celebrate and witness the thrill for yourself.

GON Youth Shoot-Out Finals: Don’t miss the action Friday, July 25 at 6 p.m. as our qualified youth hunters face off in a BB gun competition. The GON Youth Shoot-Out involves a special partnership with 4-H and shooting-specialist Chris Sagar. The winner earns a $3,000 shopping spree from contest sponsor Adventure Outdoors, along with a three-day hunt with Woods-N-Water. The second-best shot goes home with a CVA Scout break-action .243 centerfire rifle from BPI Outdoors.

30-30 Ministries $1K Shoot-Out: The 30-30 Ministries $1K Shoot-Out is back. Anyone ages 13 and above can step into the John Megel Shoot-Out Arena and shoot a Truck-Buck Shoot-Out pellet rifle and qualify for the chance to win $1,000.

Qualifying is $10 for three shots at an egg from the 45-foot stage. Qualifying times on Saturday, July 26 are from 9:30-11 a.m. and then again from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Those who hit an egg during qualifying will compete in the finals at 4 p.m. where the best shot wins $1,000.

GON Wall Of Fame & Georgia’s Greatest Whitetails: The GON Wall of Fame and Duncan Dobie’s Georgia’s Greatest Whitetails exhibits bring some of the biggest bucks of the 2024 deer season and some of Georgia’s most famous record bucks from the past. This is the place where hunters of all ages stare in awe while their imaginations take them to what they hope to see in the coming deer season.

Official Deer Scoring: Bring your mount or antlers, and our team of official Boone & Crockett scorers will tally up the inches, and your buck’s final score will automatically be listed in GON’s Georgia Deer Records. Scoring takes places at the Deer Wall against the back of the building. Drop your rack off anytime during show hours Friday or Saturday and until 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 27. But don’t wait until the show is about to close on Friday and Saturday. Antlers dropped off near the closing hours of the show might not be available for pick up until the next day.

Turkey Calling Competitions: The Georgia State Turkey Calling Championships are coming to the Blast on Saturday! In addition, there’s an NWTF Grand National Qualifying Event on Friday, which means it’s sanctioned by the National Wild Turkey Federation. Qualifying events give callers the opportunity to earn a golden ticket to the Grand National Calling Championships. Hosted in Nashville at the annual NWTF Convention and Sport Show, this turkey-calling contest is known widely as the Super Bowl of all turkey-calling competitions.

For information on the turkey calling contests, contact Donald Jarrett at 706.473.8027.

Fishing Seminars: Soak in the sights as fish swim by in a giant tank. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or just getting your feet wet, you’ll reel in fresh tips and techniques from fishing experts. Every hour, all weekend long at the Outdoor Blast, experts will be casting out their knowledge on a variety of species.

Special Guests: We are thrilled to announce a lineup of outdoor experts and personalities joining us: Macy Watkins will be at the Blast all weekend! Also, Dave Owens with Pinhoti Project, Jay Maxwell of 46Ten Productions, Feathered Tine Productions, Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast, Michael Perry with 18 Outdoors and DGD Outdoors.

Kids’ Zone: Let the kids loose at our action-packed playground. They’ll love the FCA Outdoors fishing simulator, inflatable archery, face painting and some kid-friendly axe throwing. Don’t miss the GON Art Contest for those Pre-K to High School and Blast Bingo with some great prizes.

Snake Shows with Jason Clark: Whether you’re a snake lover or still working on your courage, there’s a spot for you at this wild show. Kick back in the bleachers and watch from a safe distance as slithering stars—including a big diamondback rattlesnake and other venomous beauties—take the stage. Feeling brave? Get up close and personal (maybe even hold one) with some friendly, non-venomous snakes as Jason Clark from Southeastern Reptile Rescue shares fascinating facts and untangles the myths about these incredible creatures.

BBQ Village: Prepare your taste buds for a flavor explosion at the legendary BBQ Village. Dive into a mouthwatering wonderland where Georgia’s BBQ royalty will be firing up their smokers and sharing their pit-mastered magic. The all-star lineup features Four41South, Inked Pig and DAS BBQ serving up their award-winning knockout signature dishes.

You’ll see all of this and much more at the Ag-Pro GON Outdoor Blast July 25-27. Shop the best gear, learn from pros, gather with friends and get excited for the coming season. Come see why the Ag-Pro GON Outdoor Blast has become the largest sportsman’s show in Georgia.