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The Gulf Coast Council (GCC) of Fly Fishers International (FFI) will host our 4th annual fly fishing festival on May 1-2, 2026, at the Learning Campus in Gulf State Park. This event features some of the top fly tiers and casting instructors from across the nation and region, fly fishing experts, conservation advocates, commercial and non-profit exhibitors, as well as a slew of fun activities.Located in Gulf Shores, Alabama, the park offers state-of-the-art theatre area, meeting rooms, outside facilities, a restaurant, easy access to a 600-acre brackish lake and to beaches, and much more.
Complete information is available on the Classic website at www.ffigulfcoastclassic.com
Among the many activities:
- Seminars on fishing locations, tactics, and species
- Conservation programs
- Fly tying demonstrations
- Exhibitors and vendors
- Beginner workshops (free with admission)
- Advanced Fly Tying workshops (fee, registration required)
- Advanced Casting workshops (fee, registration required)
- Mixed Bag Challenge fishing contest
- Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) (separate registration)
- Keynote Conservation Speaker
- Raffles offering many one-of-a-kind items
Attendees can register for one or both days. Advanced registration kicks off March 1st. There's also a family registration discount!
You must be registered to participate in workshops, the Mixed Bag Challenge, and available on-campus lodging. A limited amount of on-campus lodging is available for a very reasonable rate.
For a complete schedule, details of seminars and workshops, go to:
www.ffigulfcoastclassic.com
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Learning Campus at Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores, United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.
