IBA EVENTS SCHEDULE - 2026

 IBA ANNUAL BANQUET & AWARDS NIGHT SATURDAY February 21, 2026

The IBA opens it's second 50 years with the 2026 Banquet!

Tickets on sale beginning soon 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 this year is Bill Carman, a Kentucky hunting and fishing guide who will be sharing his stories and expertise. If you've ever thought about elk hunting in Kentucky, this will be one event you don't want to miss!  

 IBA at the DEER TURKEY & WATERFOWL EXPO - INDIANAPOLIS FEB 27 - Mar 1 2026

Your Indiana Bowhunter Association will be promoting youth archery at the Deer, Turkey, & Waterfowl Expo.
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 27:             4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday February 28:       10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (3 Hour Time Slots avail.)
Sunday March 1:          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 

January 2026

Tisepe Rabbit Hunt  

-Contact Randy Saalfrank or Chris Turpchinoff

Feb 10, 2026

Sportsmen’s Luncheon 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 12-14, 2026

Booth at Professional Bowhunters Society Banquet at Wyndham Hotel SW Indianapolis

March 28, 2026
The 14th Annual St Anthony Conservation Club Archery Expo in St. Anthony, Indiana. Looking for additional membership to support promoting the IBA

April 18-19, 2026

West Central Indiana Outdoor Expo in Terre Haute at Vigo County Fairground

Goal of the Expo is to showcase the outdoor recreation opportunities within the West Central Indiana Region.  Highlighting hunting, fishing, camping, etc.

There are to be guest speakers, Live Demos and vendors. Jack Fields II is volunteering to man a booth during this event.

Additional support would be appreciated.  

If available, please work with Jack to arrange booth coverage times.

May 2026
Tisepe Carp Shoot (Chris Turpchinoff 260-437-8924)
This fun event is being held on the Big Turkey Lake in Steuben County, Indiana.

June 11 – 14, 2026

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

June 19-20, 2026

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

August 2026
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 2026

Family / Youth Camp
Date & Location TBD

November /  December 2026 Meeting

Date - TBD