Make Plans Now For State Duck Calling Contest’s Return To Colusa

The following press release is courtesy of Kittle’s Outdoor and Sport in Colusa: 

The California State Duck Calling Competition is a waterfowl tradition with a long heritage of providing duck callers the opportunity to compete for an invitation to the World Duck Calling Championship in Stuttgart, Arkansas. This California Duck calling tradition has produced multiple world champion duck callers and we are proud to continue our support in the pursuit to master the art of calling waterfowl. Please join us in the largest two-day Outdoor Expo and Duck Calling Contest in the West. We are excited to have your participation in our quest to bring more Callers and Waterfowl enthusiasts to this wonderful event.

Saturday, August 24th

9:00 AM – Opening

10:00 AM – Butte Sink Regional Duck Calling Contest / World Championship Qualifier

12:00 PM – Seminar, TBD

1:00 PM – Junior and Intermediate Duck Calling Contest

2:00 PM – Junior and Intermediate Speck Calling Contest

3:00 PM – California State Live Duck Calling Contest

Sunday, August 25th

9:00 AM – Opening

10:00 AM – CA State Duck Calling Championship / World Championship Qualifier

12:00 PM – Seminar, TBD

1:00 PM – California State Speck Calling Contest

2:30 PM – California State Two-Man Meat Calling Contest

OUTDOOR EXPO EVENT INFORMATION

Booth space will be a grassy area (partial shade) approximately 10’ x 12’.

**Greenhead Level Sponsors will receive preferred spaces approximately 10’ x 24’ including 2 banquet tables, & 4 chairs.**

Water & food will be for sale at the event. The caterer will also be barbecuing a fantastic lunch for purchase. (Lunch will be provided for the Event Sponsors, Vendors & Contestants.)

PLANNING

Setup is available on Friday from 4pm–6pm or Saturday from 6am–8:30 am. Event begins at 9:00am. Clean-up begins Sunday at 4:00 PM after the last contest.

Overnight security will be provided both Friday and Saturday night for precaution only. Security is provided by the Yuba City Chapter of Sea Cadets, they have kindly volunteered security for the last 2 years, as well as crossing guard duties. Please note that they do accept donations to their program and any donations are greatly appreciated.

Every exhibitor at the 2019 Outdoor Expo will have a 10’ X 12’ space, (1) 10’ banquet table, (2) folding chairs & 2 lunches each day. Power is not available, please bring a portable generator if your display requires power.  

Recommended items to bring: Extra Chairs if needed, Giveaways, Product Samples etc., Shade Canopy (Colusa Rentals can deliver), Portable Generator (if you need power), Kid’s items if applicable, Brochures and Information Handouts.

EVENT RULES

1. No Alcohol or Smoking allowed at Memorial Park. This is a city enforced rule and therefore must be obliged. Should you violate this rule, you will first be issued a warning and if necessary will be asked to remove your booth from the event.
2. Vehicles are not allowed in the park. Please be prepared to carry items to your location. This is a city enforced rule and therefore must be obliged.
3. No waterfowl calling from the audience or vendors during the live competitions.
4. All booth items, product, and trash need to be removed upon completion of the event. Clean up begins at 4 pm Sunday.
5. Please review the terms & conditions and sign the attached vendor agreement.
6. Have fun and thank you for helping us make this a safe, family friendly event!