About this Event
Join us at the 2026 Kansas Bowhunters Association (KBA)53rd Convention and Awards Banquet! Come share stories, learn from experts and celebrate bowhunting at the DoubleTree by Hilton - Manhattan!
KBA members, families, old friends, and new friends are welcome to a weekend of equipment vendors, social gatherings, trophy and artwork displays, and the annual meeting. Topping off the event is the Annual Awards Banquet & Auction.
Don't forget to bring your entries for the photography, artwork, shed antlers, best pose of hunter with game, and taxidermy competitions. Winners with the most votes will be announced at the Banquet.
Come out and support the equipment vendors who take the time to bring displays to our convention, and gear up for next season.
RESERVE YOUR ROOM
To get the KBA rate, contact the DoubleTree by Hilton in Manhattan, KS to reserve your room by Febrary 12th, 2026. Code: kba
REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Regular Rate Deadline: February 12, 2026 at 11:30pm
Late Registration: After 11:31pm, February 13 cost increases to $45 for adults and $30 for juniors
2026 Kansas Bowhunters Association
53rd Annual
Meeting and Awards Banquet
Friday, February 20th, 2026
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. — Registration (Foyer)
1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. — Vendor and Display set up (Conference Room I-III)
8:00 p.m. — Social Gathering (Conference Room V)
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. — Registration (Foyer)
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. — Vendor and Display set up (Conference Room I-III)
10:00 a.m. — Ladies Tea (Hotel Bar)
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Annual Business Meeting & Elections (Conference Room V)
(The morning business meeting will be open to current members only.)
12:00 noon – 12:30 p.m. — Lunch Break
12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Informal Q&A with KDWPT - Levi Jaster (Conference Room V)
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Registration (Foyer)
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. - NASP Update (KDWP) Presentation (Conference Room V)
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Fred Eichler - Speaker Presentation (Conference Room V)
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Social Hour (Regency Ballroom)
6:00 p.m. — Awards Banquet (Regency Ballroom)
Mike Dunnaway— Master of Ceremonies
Fundraising Auction & Raffle Drawing to follow Awards Ceremony
Following the Banquet, Social Gathering time. (Conference Room V)
5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. — Kids 14 and under, Pizza Party (Conference Room IV)
Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
9:00 a.m. — Worship Service (Regency B)
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
DoubleTree by Hilton Manhattan, 530 Richards Drive, Manhattan, United States
USD 12.51 to USD 49.87
