When is it next year?
I'm working on a bendy handle osage selfbow and I need more selfbow experience.
Also, who plans on being there?
Bona, it is usually the end of April or the first of May. I'll check with Pappy and get the exact dates.
I'll be there with bells on!!!!!!!
I'm waiting for a year when pat doesn't go, then ill be there. :biglaugh:
Actually I have planned on being there the last two years but work wouldn't allow it. I plan two be there this year.
What is the Tennessee Classic and where is it held.
Bona I'll be there for a week! Can't wait. Last year was my first year and it was FANTASTIC!
Don the Tenn Classic is a traditional archery shoot just north of Nashville Tenn that probably has more selfbow shooters and more bow building than I have ever seen in one place.It officially last from Friday until Sunday but lots of folks show up the week before and make a happening out of it.
Mark Baggart(Pappy) owns the farm where it is held and is the founder of The Twin Oaks Archery Club, one of the sponsors. If you are into traditional archery, wood bow building, great folks, great food, lots of room in the beautiful surroundings and free camping you'll love the Tenn Classic. Next year will be my 6 or 7 year and I will continue to attend as long as I'm able.
Next year will be my third and and I absolutely love it. Its the best shoot that I have been to. I took David Knights Bamboo backed Ipe class last year and it was great, very helpful. It was 200 dollars and that included a blank he glued togeter you just take it from there with the tillering and getting it down to the weight to what you want and the handle. He is right there to help with whatever you might need help on. Don't know if he's having it this coming year or not I'de have to ask him. The IBO World shoot is going to be held there again next year too. That was a pretty good time last year too.
Last year was my first time going, and I loved it. I took my 12 year old son and he enjoyed it to. We plan on going back every year.
I didn't go last year because Clint was going.....just kidding! I had church duties that couldn't be ignored. I am goin gto do my best to make it happen this year. My only fear is not wanting to come back home and go back to work.
Sounds like a good vacation after tax season!!
I'm going to try and make it this year as well. Sounds like a hoot of a time!
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I didn't go last year because Clint was going.....just kidding! I had church duties that couldn't be ignored. I am goin gto do my best to make it happen this year. My only fear is not wanting to come back home and go back to work.
Well if that's the way it is, I guess we will have to alternate years. :biglaugh:
For anyone that has never been, here is a nice video about it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oalwJdckn4g
Scrub-buster is that link still good? It's not working for me.
It still works for me. You can go to youtube and search for "Tennessee Classic"
That link does still work. I just looked at it again. Sure brings back fond memories and a wanting to get back there. Except for the first frame(that's me in the lower right) Twin Oaks and the Tenn. Classic are depicted well by Ranger B in this video. Great job Jimmy!
Great time for kids there too.
Do they allow old dodge pickups and pop up campers?
Yup!
It's on my list of to-dos. I just need a year when nothing else is going on at that time. I have a niece getting married then in 2012.
Did they ever announce the official dates for the Classic?
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Yup!
I was viewing the video when my wife walked by and asked, "whats that?". I explained what the Tenn Classic was and she smiled and very excitingly replied, "you ought to go!"
So now I am trying to figure out, was it because she was tired of rock chips and shavings on her new porch? the fact we were packing for a few days in FL? or was it simply after 23 years we were just at a place where we are truly excited to see the other experience new things?
I hope it is the latter, but what ever the reason it is just a couple hundred miles from my house and whether old dodge and pop up or goldwing and trailer, looks promising depending on date. :)
Pat said something about checking into it.
Deer season has only a month to go here. For me that means it's time to start thinking about building bows again.
I got to plan early for such things. I got to get Hubby used to the idea well in advance!
Fellers I been going for 6 years, better every year. I set up as a vendor last year, first time and did well, but got to see tons of Tradgangers there! They have a sweet setup, and cheap rates on rooms at the local hotesl, 10 minute or so drive from the range! Great restarurants around also. The Sat. night feed is to die for. Hope to see a bunch of you there, look for my sign up on my booth, "Howdy Tradgangers".
I'll try to find out from Pappy. He is already off for the weekend(he spends his weekends at Twin Oaks)so it may be Monday before I can find out. Generally The Classic is at the beginning of May, the first weekend.
Be sure to bring your rain coat. It has rained 14 times out of 14 years the Classic has been on. Last year only a little Saturday night but the year before 14" in 2 days. A real gully washer but we all still had a blast!!!
Look at what I found in another thread
"P.J. the 15th TN.Classic is May 4/5/6 2012.Love to have you.
Pappy "
Thanks Kris.
I just happen to run across it Pat
Dang!, that is the weekend my niece is getting married.
Bring them along I am a minister, we can knock that out in about 10 minutes :goldtooth: