Upcoming Shows
The NFLCC holds 15-20 Regional Shows and one National Meet and Show throughout the U.S. each year. Our shows are a great way to see interesting displays, meet fellow collectors, and learn about fishing tackle history. A wide variety of fishing tackle and angling history is represented in the collections of NFLCC members. Some members specialize in specific tackle companies; others collect tackle from their own state or region. Many collections are extensive, although most members have modest numbers of lures, reels, or other tackle items.
Current members may attend as many shows as they like (registration fee required). Non-members may attend a show by paying a small Temporary Membership fee, which we will deduct from the cost of membership if you decide to join.
Send us an email at if you would like to have your show’s information added to this list. Flyer submissions should be in Word or .pdf format.
Refer to the show information for the cost of registration, tables, and guests. If no registration form is provided below, you may use this generic form when sending in your registration and payment to the show host.
NFLCC Tackle Shows in 2026
Region 3 – Pigeon Forge, TN
January 10 – 11, 2026
Join us in beautiful Pigeon Forge, Tennessee for one of our largest regional events, the 36th Annual Pigeon Forge Winterfest. This event is open to the public Saturday 9am – 5pm and Sunday 8am – 1pm with a $5 temporary membership available at the door (includes spouse and children 16 and under). Please see the show flyer for member-exclusive show room hours and activities.
36th Annual Pigeon Forge Winterfest Show Flyer>
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Region 6 – Milwaukee – Brookfield, WI
January 17 – 18, 2026
Our Great Milwaukee Classic is one of our largest tackle shows. The show room is open to the public on Saturday January 17th from 10am – 5pm for a $10 temporary membership available at the door (includes spouse and children 16 and under). Please see the show flyer for member-exclusive show room hours and activities.
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Region 1 – Tewksbury, MA
February 21, 2026
Our New England Vintage Tackle Show is conveniently located a short drive from Boston. The public is invited to attend from 9am – 2pm for a $1o temporary membership (includes spouse and children 16 and under). Active members can access the show room beginning at 7am. The show flyer will be available soon.
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Region 3 – Gadsden, AL
March 7, 2026
Situated in the deep south, the Heart of Dixie Tackle Show is in Gadsden, Alabama and attracts a large contingent of fisherman and tackle collectors from an area rich in outdoor sporting tradition. This show is open to the public from 9am – 4pm with a $10 registration available at the door (includes spouse and children 16 and under). There are member-exclusive hours and activities (show flyer available soon).
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Region 2 – Gettysburg, PA
April 2 – 4 ,2026
History is all around us at our Eastern States Antique Tackle Show, held in Gettysburg, PA. This show is presented by the National Fishing Lure Collectors Club (NFLCC), the Old Reel Collectors Association (ORCA), and the Carolina Antique Tackle Collectors (CATC). The public is invited to attend April 3rd from 9am – 5pm and April 4th from 9am – 2pm with a $10 registration available at the door (includes spouse and children 16 and under). See the show flyer for information on member-exclusive showroom hours and activities.
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This event is presented by the NFLCC, ORCA, & CATC
Region 5 – Effingham, IL
April 18, 2026
Join us in the “Land of Lincoln” for our 25th Annual Central Illinois Lure Meet Antique and Collectible Fishing Show. The public is invited to attend for a $5 one-day membership (includes spouse and children under 12). The show room opens to the public from 9am – 2pm. See the show flyer for additional information and member-exclusive hours and activities.
Central Illinois Lure Meet Flyer>
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Region 8 – Temple, TX
April 25, 2026
The Lone Star State is the home of one of our larger vintage tackle shows, the 21st Annual Temple Texas NFLCC Fishing Lure & Tackle Show. The public is invited to attend from 8am – 2pm for a $10 temporary membership available at the door (includes spouse and children 16 and under). Highschool Bass Team members receive free admission when wearing their jersey. Please see the show flyer for additional information and member-exclusive show room hours and activities.
21st Annual Temple Texas NFLCC Fishing Lure & Tackle Show Flyer & Registration>
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Region 3 – Tupelo, MS
May 8-9, 2026
Join us in beautiful Tupelo, Mississippi in the spring for our 2nd Annual Magnolia State Vintage Tackle Show. The public is invited at attend on Friday May 8th from 9am – 5pm and Saturday May 9th from 8am – 2pm for a $5 one-day family membership (includes spouse and children 16 and under). Please see the show flyer for additional information and member-exclusive show room hours and activities.
2nd Annual Magnolia State Vintage Tackle Show Flyer & Registration>
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NFLCC National Convention – Fort Wayne, IN
July 9-11, 2026
Join us as we celebrate our club’s 50th Anniversary!
Our club was founded in 1976 and we’re celebrating 50 years of active service to our members and our longstanding mission to protect and conserve fishing tackle history.
The show flyer and registration information will be available in January.
Region 6 – Reedsburg, WI
October 3, 2026
The Badger State is home to our 1st Annual Central Wisconsin Badger Tackle Show. The public is invited to attend from 9am – 2pm with a $10 one-day membership available at the door (includes spouse and children 16 and under). Please see the show flyer for additional information and member-exclusive show room hours and activities.
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