Upcoming Events
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QCCA Fishing, Hunting & Outdoor Adventure Show
QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL
February 12-15
Thursday 4PM-8PM, Friday 12PM-8PM, Saturday 10AM-7PM, Sunday 10AM-4PM
Get ready for a weekend packed with everything you love about the great outdoors — fishing, hunting, boating, and more! Explore the latest outdoor gear, fishing equipment, and boats, connect with outfitters and conservation groups, and check out exciting seminars and family-friendly demonstrations. Whether you’re an avid angler, hunter, or just love spending time outside, there’s something for everyone at this year’s show! Be sure to stop by and visit with the IDNR while at the show! -
Tinley Park Fishing Show
Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
February 13-16
Friday and Saturday 9AM - 6PM; Sunday 9AM - 4 PM
The IDNR Division of Fisheries hopes to see you at the Tinley Park Fishing, Travel, and Outdoor Show. Feature attractions include the HAWG Trough, Hall of Fame Fishing Speakers, Learn @ The EXPO, Kids Trout Pond, and Fishing Simulators to test your skills. Additionally, you will find exhibitors from across the Midwest, including vacation resorts, fishing guides, charters, tackle stores and manufacturers, fishing clubs and organizations from several states. There will also be fishing seminars, outdoor demonstrations, raffles, prizes and giveaways. Fishing seminars will round out the event. Admission is $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for seniors and veterans, $5 for kids 7-12 and kids under 6 are free. An adult three-day pass is $20 and $14 for seniors and veterans. Parking is also free.
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36th Annual Deer Classic and Fishing Expo
Peoria Civic Center
March 20-22
Friday 2PM-7PM, Saturday 10AM-7PM, Sunday 10AM-4PM
Come join the IDNR at the 2026 Deer Classic and Fishing Expo. This is the debut of the Illinois Fishing Expo alongside the Deer Classic, making it Illinois' largest combined sportsman's expo. Tickets: Adults $10, Youth (10-15) $5, Kids under 9 Free; Friday Ladies Day $5; Military Discount available. -
Illinois State Fair
Conservation World, Springfield, Illinois
August 13-23
We are dreaming of warmer weather ahead, so be sure to mark your calendars for the 2026 Illinois State Fair! The Division of Fisheries is always on-hand daily, providing fishing clinics and demonstrations throughout the days of the fair. We also will have the live fish display, Touch a Fish for kids of all ages, a kid's pond fishing and fishing clinics. Plans are still underway so be sure to check back for fishing clinic times and more information. To learn more, visit their website at: https://statefair.illinois.gov/