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Join us for the Illinois Deer & Turkey Classic, the premier three-day event in East Moline, Illinois. Celebrate hunting, fishing, and outdoor traditions that are cherished by millions of Americans and their families at this exciting gathering, which is also a highlight of the Midwest Hunting Expo and other Sportsman Hunting Expos.

3 Shows COMBINE For ILLINOIS' BIGGEST OUTDOOR EXPO!

The 37th Annual Illinois Deer & Turkey Classic is set for March 12-14th, 2027 in East Moline, Illinois! Nothing but Deer & Turkey hunting related exhibitors! We're hosting 3 shows together to form Illinois Largest Outdoor Expo!

We're debuting of the Mississippi Flyway Waterfowl Expo! 20,000' full of nothing but waterfowl gear and guides! We're also hosting the Illinois State Duck Calling Championships and a Regional Qualifier to the World Duck Calling Championship!

The second Annual Illlinois Fishing Expo! Last years Fishing expo was a HUGE success! Come check out guides, tackle exhibitors, seminars and a free kids fishing pond!

Three shows for the price of one!

    SHOW HOURS & ADMISSION

    2027 SHOW HOURS 

    Friday: March 12th. 2 PM to 7 PM 

    Saturday: March 13th. 10 AM to 7 PM 

    Sunday: March 14th. 10 AM to 4 PM 


    ADMISSION 

    Adult: $15.00

    Weekend Pass: $25.00 

    Veterans/Active Duty/First Responders: $10.00

    Youth 10-15: $10.00

     Age 9 & under Free 


    Big Buck Contest ADMISSION: 

    $25 (Includes 3-day pass)

    Subscribe for chance to win a Hunt w/ Majeje African Safaris

    Sign up to hear from us about specials, sales, and events such as the Illinois Deer and Turkey Classic, the Illinois Deer Classic 2026, and the Midwest Hunting Expo, along with updates on other Sportsman Hunting Expos.

    The 2026 Illinois Deer Classic IS Brought to you by

    Element Outdoors logo with stylized black and gray design.
    The iconic Ford logo with blue oval and silver script.
    Logo for Hunters Haven Archery Pro Shop with deer antlers and location in Champaign, IL.
    Logo of GlenDel featuring a deer head and text.
    Can-Am logo with BRP emblem on a transparent background.

    2026 FEATURES

    Row of mounted deer heads with large antlers on stands against a dark wall.

    30+ World Record Whitetails Display

    Mounted deer trophies with antlers displayed at an exhibition.

    Big Buck Contest

    Meet TOM "Tombo" Martin From Buck Commander

    MEET KENNETH LANCASTER

    Meet Scot "Bow Boy" Evans From "BowTok"

    Meet & Hang with the Working Class Bowhunter Crew!

    Meet Kyle Heuerman & Some of the Boys with Team Radical!

    Kids Fishing Pond stocked with 1400 BlueGill & Trout

    Illinois Deer Classic 2026 Seminars

    Download PDF

    Illinois Deer Classic: SEMINAR HOSTS

    Mike Roux

    Tom Mesnard

    Man in camouflage with hunting gear in a forest setting.

    Ron Slifer

    Andy Andreas

    Joe Melton

    Joe Melton

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    DIRECTIONS TO THE 2027 Illinois Deer Classic / Mississippi Flyway Waterfowl Expo / Illinois Fishing

    March 12-14th 2027 at the Bend XPO Center in East Moline, IL (Quad Cities)

    922 Mississippi Parkway, East Moline, IL, USA

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