It is the 9th year of GO Fest 2018 in Roanoke, October 12-14, and our DGIF team is looking forward to advancing our mission to – conserve, connect, protect, and our vision to inspire people to value the outdoors.
When you see us at GO Fest in the Orvis Fishing Village, this is how we will look:
Conserve
- Being Bear Aware: To keep bears wild, what YOU do really matters.
Connect
- Archery (1st ever outdoor archery range at GO Fest): Find archery opportunities near you!
- Fly Casting: DGIF’s own Jason Hallacher will be teaching fly casting alongside our Orvis partner.
Protect
- Paddling Safety
Photo by Ethan Hickerson.
We will have giveaways! So just stop by, say “hello” and enter to win:
YETI Tundra Cooler – $300
Not much to say here – it’s a YETI. Virginia Tourism and DGIF working together to make sure your goods stay cool during the hot summers in VA – no melting here!
High Sierra Backpack – $200
Durable and compartmentalized – all for your gear. And Virginia Tourism will be filling it with outdoor tools to better connect you with your adventure. Come visit DGIF at GO Fest and see for yourself!
Zeiss Terra Binoculars – $450
With its waterproof casing, these Zeiss binoculars are perfect for the outdoor enthusiast. Designed to be compact, light and sturdy and the ideal outdoor companion that weighs little, fits easily into every pocket and is almost indestructible.
Plus, merch to buy supporting the Virginia Wildlife Grant Program.
Photo by Ethan Hickerson.
Got questions about GO Fest 2018 and DGIF – please contact our fearless leader, Tom Wilcox, Director of Engagement, at [email protected]. See you there!
