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"If you are interested in preserving our natural resources, educating our youth and supporting the many organizations that keep our outdoor heritage and traditions alive….then you will be interested in the MN Outdoor Youth Expo."

Thank you for inquiring about the MN Outdoor Youth Expo. CLICK HERE to experience the Youth Expo!

The 2011 map is shown below. Please check back in May to see the 2012 map.

“This expo’s goal is to help young people develop a lifelong passion for the outdoors,” said Wild Wings Sponsor Jeff Hughes. “Doing this has become more important as an increasing number of children have become used to the instant gratification of our electronic world. They are now growing up spending little time outdoors,” he said. “That’s why bringing these organizations together at the Youth expo is so important. These experiences offer a foundation for a lifetime of rewarding recreation and awareness of nature.”

The Outdoor Youth Expo, organized and sponsored by Wild Wings of Oneka, offers youth and families the opportunity to get outside and meet outdoor organizations, experts and educators. Educational seminars and demonstrations are scheduled throughout the event.

This expo is unique and there has not been another like it. We have expanded the typical “Outdoor Expo” focus to included areas such as outdoor sports & agriculture. We have tailored the event to families by making it affordable, educational and fun for all. We believe family participation is the key to getting kids involved. Parents today have the challenge of managing busy schedules. Finding local resources is not always easy. The Expo provides a place where organizations and families can connect. Each of our exhibitors will have an activity, “hands on learning” and also offer future opportunities for kids to be involved in after the event (example: summer camp).

We are excited to have over 60 exhibitors join us for the event again this year to include the MN DNR, MN State Parks, Simply Outdoor Experiences, John Glen Cadet Archery, YMCA Camps, 4H, Bunker Park Stables, Benson Airport’s Young Eagles, Wildlife Science Center, Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited, Trout Unlimited, Wood Duck Society, On-line Retrievers, Wings North, CR Trail Users Association, Gander Mountain, Wild Mountain, the Wild Turkey Federation, the MN Timber Wolves, just to name a few. More information on activities and exhibitors.

Our Goal:

The goal of the MN Outdoor Youth Expo is to provide this place where youth and families can:

see, hear, touch and feel a diverse collection of outdoor activities, from sports to agricultural
attend together and have fun finding new interests, resources and organizations that bring them back to outdoor recreational activities.
be educated about the many outdoor traditions,
get excited about, appreciate and respect nature,
leave with many options to choose from to participate in after the expo is over (ex: summer camps, organizations to join, future events).

About your Hosts Wild Wings of Oneka:

Wild Wings of Oneka is a private hunting and sporting clays club located less than 30 minutes from the Twin Cities in Hugo, MN. Our property is made up of 540 acres of beautiful rolling hills and trees. We have large open spaces that can host hundreds of visitors and exhibitor's activities in a natural landscape. We are able to accommodate several thousands of attendees and have parking areas available as well. www.wildwingsofoneka.com

How to get involved:

SPONSOR: The MN Outdoor Youth Expo is a not for profit event. To be clear, this is not a “fund raising” event. Your sponsorship dollars or donations will be used exclusively used to fund this annual event and support the many non-profit organizations that will be here to exhibit. These organizations exhibit and promote at the Youth Expo for free.

EXHIBIT: We are seeking exhibitors who align with our goals. Please see Exhibitor Information Page for more information on opportunities available and requirements.

VOLUNTEER: The youth expo is looking for volunteers for the event dates. Please contact us for more information.

TELL: Feel free to share this information with any one you know who may be interested!

Event Dates & Hours:

Saturday, May 19th, 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Sunday, May 20th, 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.