Oaktoberfest

October 18th, 2025
The Mossy Oak Store
West Point, MS

Our 2nd Annual Oaktoberfest Duck & Deer Classic!

We'll be celebrating deer season, duck season, fall land management and everything else we love about this time of year. Come join us Saturday, October 18th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Mossy Oak Store in West Point, MS for a day full of all things Fall hunting.

On Site Activities

3D Bowhunters Archery Shoot - Cash Prizes (RULES)
Food Trucks
Jumpers for the Kids
Fall Sale at The Mossy Oak Store
Booths from Many of Your Favorite Outdoor Brands
Warehouse Sale at Outdoor Gear
NEW! - Chili cook-off (RULES)

Event Schedule & Agenda

We’re excited about the weekend and looking forward to seeing old friends again. We’re positive this is going to be an event where instant old friends meet, new hunting buddies are made and endless hours of turkey hunting stories are exchanged. Cook team sign-up is available at the Mossy Oak Store in West Point, MS with a $20 cash entry fee. The number of teams is limited- first come first served. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners.

If you're local, we’ll see you at “the store”, if you're traveling from out of town, we’re glad to have you!

Archery Shoot:
8 AM: Registration opens (RULES)
8:30 AM: Shooting begins
9 AM: Registration closes
12 PM: Winners announced

The Mossy Oak Store and Vendor Activities:
8 AM: Cooking teams setup and cooking begins (RULES)
9 AM: Vendor booths open
9 AM: The Mossy Oak Store open
9 AM: Outdoor Gear Warehouse Sale open
11 AM: Cookoff judging and sampling
12 PM: Chili Cookoff winners announced
4 PM: Vendor booths close
6 PM: The Mossy Oak Store closes
6 PM: Outdoor Gear Warehouse closes

Bow Giveaway Entered in if you spend $100+ in store. Drawing time TBA.

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