Virginia Trappers convention

The Virginia Trappers Association will hold their annual convention in the mountains of Southwestern Virginia in the scenic small town of Bland. Y'all come for a time of fun and camaraderie October 16/17. This convention is one of my very favorites to attend each year. We always have a great time there. It's the home of the Virginia District 1 fall convention, where it's held each year. http://virginiatrappers.com/state%20convention.html

Typically the vendors are Murrays, Epler, Seven Oaks, and others that I can't recall offhand. There will be just about anything you'll need there.

Friday night is pot-luck night, and you can't beat the food. I'll have a smoked salmon cheese ball on the table.
It's located just off of I-77 at exit 52.

Thanks for posting, Mr. Paul Dobbins.

I am planning to be there with my usual NCTA table with some raffle tickets and NCTA logo merchandise. Might run off a knife or two on card decks as well and will have some wall hanger pelts to donate to the auction. Might have a chunk of summer sausage too.

Will have plenty of tickets for the 100 item NCNWTF raffle for sale for $10 each. A chance at a minimum of 100 items for .10 per item. Drawings start Dec. 1 and continue the entire month. This raffle benefits the NWTF and the NC trappers Association.

I 'll be there and even cook some stuff Friday

I will have the demo list up this week anyone can come set up there will be not set up fees or gate fees.

I'll be there
Put me on the vendors list

John Houben will be there too.

I will be there

Its not at Paul’s link for some reason.

I don't think the list has been posted yet.

Just checked the VTA site
Still no demo list

Everything should be up on the VTA site today demo list and vendor list.

Sorry to let you guys know but I will not be attending this. I will certainly miss you guys. John

We'll be missing you too John.

It looks like the weather is going to be crisp fall-like. I think I'll bring my heater for the mornings.

The leaves are looking good should be a nice weekend.

Getting ready to load the camper .
Will be setting up tomorrow

It's gonna be a bit nautical for the drive over this afternoon. I hope to get my hands on some Skunky Castor Lure, please hold a bottle.

I have an ample supply. I'm lovin this cool weather.

Really nice turnout this morning
Be hard to beat this fine fall weather.

Well another year in the books had a great time as did everyone I think.

Thank you Virginia trappers for another great well-run convention. This kind of success just doesn't happen, it is the result of a lot of hard work by a fine bunch of folks. You can't beat their hospitality and generosity. The food at the Friday feed was spectacular! I was surprised at the large turn-out under the conditions we're living with now. It was a very good crowd. I'm looking forward to next year's event.

Thanks again!

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