Fly Fishing & Outdoor Festival

2025 Festival

August 23rd, 2025

Peter T’s Park - Main St.

10am - 5pm

Join us for a fun filled day in the heart of the Madison River Valley, in the sweet town of Ennis, Montana.

Speakers, presenters, exhibitions and more!

Put this fun event on your calendar including food trucks, live music, raffle items, silent auction and vendors from across Montana to share fly fishing gear, artwork, and outdoor adventures.

Please join us for this amazing line up of world class speakers!

10AM - 11:30AM: Dan Delekta

Fly Tying Presentation & Demonstration The mastermind behind the trademarked Delektable collection of dry flies, Dan has designed over 1,000 patterns. He’s guided across Montana for more than 40 years and co-owns Beartooth Flyfishing with his wife, Nancy. Dan has perfected the art of fly tying presentation. He has recently been playing with new designs ~ we can only hope that he will choose something new to share at our festival!

11:45AM - 12:45PM: Nicole Bailey

Ursi Custom Skull Mounts and More. A behind-the-scenes look at the taxidermy process from field to custom piece. Highlighting the craftsmanship and care that go into every mount.

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Beth Brennan

Madison County Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. Hear the latest from Montana’s BHA chapter as Beth shares updates on local initiatives, public land stewardship efforts, and how volunteers are making a difference across the state.

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM: Ron Sorenson

Adventures with Chocolate Lab Expeditions - Based out of San Martin and Junin de los Andes area of Patagonia, Ron and Vanessa Sorensen’s Chocolate Lab Expeditions offers custom trip itineraries that combine exceptional guiding, Argentine estancia accommodations, quick access to fishing and heartwarming hospitality.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Bruce Richards

Presentation: Fly Casting Mechanics - how fly casting really works, followed by a demonstration. Learn from a master! Bruce is considered one of the top fly casters and casting instructors in the world. A longtime leader with Scientific Anglers, he authored Modern Fly Lines and was named Fly Rod & Reel Angler of the Year in 2006.