Pheasant Fest to start Friday in Schaumburg

Posted February 20, 2019 12:00 am

Submitted by Meet Chicago Northwest

As many as 20,000 attendees are expected at the 2019 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic, which runs from Friday, Feb. 22, through Sunday, Feb. 24, at the Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive.

The noon opening of the event Friday will be preceded at 11 a.m. by a Bird Dog Parade featuring more than 100 dogs representing 41 different breeds, along with their owners.

The National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic combines a national consumer show, wildlife habitat seminar series, and family event that includes puppies, tractors, shotguns and art. It's grown to be the country's largest event for upland hunters, sporting dog owners and wildlife habitat conservationists.

More details, including ticket information, are available at PheasantFest. Org.

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