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The Southern National Archery Festival and Outdoor Expo is more than just an archery tournament! It is shaping up to be one of the biggest events in Texas for outdoor enthusiasts.  The event which is scheduled for September 2-5, 2010 will be held at Travis County Expo Center in Austin.

The Texas Outdoor Expo features hands-on activities, exhibits, seminars and demonstrations on topics such as hunting, camping, outdoor and game cooking, wildlife and the arts, outdoor survival, wildlife watching and optics, bird dog training, biking, outdoor photography, fish and wildlife management, live fish display, fly tying, hunter ethics, firearms safety, habitat stewardship, shooting sports (shotgun, pellet rifle, muzzleloader, and archery), and many, more.

The Southern National Archery Festival features a staggering $250,000 in prize money!

Four-Tournaments in One-Festival at the Travis County Expo Center, Austin, Texas, over Labor Day Weekend. Archers across North America will want to be on hand for one of the largest events of the year, with PRIZE MONEY totaling $250,000.

Nick and "T-Bone" will be signing autographs, speaking at seminars, and hosting the 64-Bracket, $128,000, Finals at the Southern National Archery Festival

The legendary Long Horn running back Earl Campbell is hosting a tailgate party on Saturday afternoon for anyone that wants to watch the Longhorn game while at the festival and is possibly signing autographs, if you can get him away from the grill.

Other event highlights include:
 * Concerts
 * Swap Meet
 * Redneck Parade
 * Cowboy Church
 * Wild Cook Off
 * Youth Range
 * RV Camping
 * Free Tent Camping

Visit  Texas Outdoor Expo and Southern National Archery Festival for rules, schedules, directions and more.

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