Fall Festival dates are set for August 4, 5, and 6 at Pine Lake Archers club grounds just north of Eldora, IA. Please volunteer as we are ALWAYS looking for volunteers to work registration, merchandise, raffles, novelties, course setup/teardown, and other general things that need to be done. Contact any board member about helping (see IBA related information in the Iowa Bowhunter newsletter or click on the Board of Directors tab on the website for contact information). Please volunteer; we need your help.

Come out and enjoy the archery shoot with its many group shots and unique setup on each target. Some of these you won’t see anywhere else but here. They do a fantastic job of setting this course. Let registration know if you like it or what can be improved. There’ll be good food, archery vendors, possible seminars and plenty of fun for everyone. The range and novelties will be open to the public on Friday.

Setup last year went very well so again this year, we will be asking for volunteers to help set up the course, novelties, and practice area on Thursday. Each volunteer will receive one free shoot pass. Start at 8 am.

The music was a big hit last year, so this year includes a DJ on Friday night also. We are again inviting people to stay around Saturday night and enjoy the evening with live music. During the breaks in the music, a live auction and some raffles will be held this year too; along with the kitchen being open a little later also.

As always, there will be bucket raffles on both Saturday and Sunday. Tickets will be drawn during the music for the Saturday raffles, then on Sunday during the awards presentation for the Sunday raffles. Only one ticket is drawn for each raffle and you do not need to be present to win.

Refer to the agenda for what’s happening throughout the weekend and associated time frames. Stop and visit with the vendors; and of course, all IBA merchandise will be on sale throughout the weekend.

There is always a swap table inside the PLA clubhouse for people to bring items for sale, items wanted, or just something to trade. Be sure to check it out when you’re getting something to eat from the famous PLA kitchen.

Camping is available at the PLA archery club grounds where QUIET generators are allowed. Pine Lake State Park and Hardin County Park near Steamboat Rock will be open with electrical hookups.

The IBA is looking for any club that is interested in taking over the novelty area. That means they will be responsible for setup, operation, personnel, and cleanup; with all proceeds going to the club that is operating it. This is being done to bring in new ideas and to alleviate some of the workload of the IBA board members as it takes a lot of personnel to accomplish the Fall Festival shoot. The IBA can give the club guidance on how to operate the novelties from past experience, and also requires someone in the club be an IBA member. One prize will be provided by the IBA to be given away, and safety must be a high concern. Please contact any board member if interested.

IBA Board of Directors