IBA EVENTS SCHEDULE - 2026 & 2027

 IBA ANNUAL BANQUET & AWARDS NIGHT SATURDAY March 6, 2027

The IBA announces the 2027 Banquet!

Tickets on sale in January on this website. 

The banquet will follow a similar format as the last several years:
Doors Open at 1 pm; Membership Meeting at 3 pm; Dinner at 5:00 pm;
Guest Speakers at 6 pm; Awards at 6:45 pm; Live Auction at 7:00 pm
The banquet will be held at Primo South Banquet & Catering 2615 National Avenue Indianapolis, IN
Dinner will once again be by pre-paid reservation, with tickets on sale here.
You do not want to miss this one!

Our guest speaker is Steve Turay of Northern Mist Longbows, this will be one event you don't want to miss!  

 IBA @ DEER TURKEY WATERFOWL EXPO - INDIANAPOLIS FEB 19-21 & 26-28, 2027

Your Indiana Bowhunter Association will be promoting youth archery at the Deer, Turkey, & Waterfowl Expo.

The show has been expanded to 2 full weekends for 2027
We are seeking your help to man the NASP archery shooting booth.
This event draws thousands of folks in, of which several hundred children are introduced to archery.
The executive committee of the IBA requests that you set aside a bit of time and come out and promote your sport.
We are THE ORGANIZATION fighting for your rights to bowhunt in Indiana.
 

Tentative dates and times for this event are:
Friday February 19 & 26:             4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday February 20 & 27:       10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (3 Hour Time Slots avail.)
Sunday February 21 & 28:          10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (3 Hour Time Slots avail.)
 

Will you please volunteer some of your time and come out and introduce a kid to archery?
 

For more information or to schedule yourself to work contact:
Herb Higgins (317) 413-3377 or at ibatreasurer@hotmail.com 

August 8-9, 2026

12th Annual Cajun 8 Bowfishing Tourney

Angel Mounds - Evansville, IN

This event hosted by Bear Archery

The IBA will have a booth at this event.

December 9, 2026

IBA Membership Meeting

Meeting begins at 6:00 PM

Virtual meeting via ZOOM

January 2027

Tisepe Rabbit Hunt  

-Contact Randy Saalfrank or Chris Turpchinoff

Feb 2027 (exact days/times tBD)

Sportsmen’s Day at the Capitol - 

-DU heading this up & is asking $250, as in previous years, to assist with covering the catering costs  -  This was approved at prior banquet

-We Need Volunteers (Contact Jameson Oleson or Herb Higgins)

March 2027
The 15th Annual St Anthony Conservation Club Archery Expo in St. Anthony, Indiana. Looking for additional membership to support promoting the IBA

May 2027
Tisepe Carp Shoot (Chris Turpchinoff 260-437-8924)
This fun event is being held on the Big Turkey Lake in Steuben County, Indiana.

June 2027 (dates TBD)

Cloverdale Traditional Nationals IBA will have a booth at Cloverdale Traditional Nationals at Cloverdale, IN

June 2027

Compton Traditional Bowhunter Rendezvous 

IBA will have a booth at the Compton Traditional Bowhunter Rendezvous at Koteewi Archery Range, Noblesville, IN

June 2027

John Meadows Memorial Fun Shoot

DART indoor target system

Dead End Archery 1294 East Twin Lakes Rd Hillsboro, IN

August 2027
Bear  Archery / Cajun 8 Bow Fishing tournament. The IBA plans to have a booth at this year's event. Come down and spend  some time expanding your bowhunting experiences. Angel Mounds Indiana State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Avenue, Evansville, IN 47715. This event is hosted by Bear Archery. 

August or September 2027

Family / Youth Camp
Date & Location TBD

November /  December 2027 Meeting

Date - TBD