Join us on September 26th, National Public Lands Day, from Noon to 6pm at Terrapin Beer Company in Athens, GA to celebrate our Public Lands, Waters, and Wild Places with an exceptional event, “Tailgates & Trailheads”!! That afternoon, the University of Georgia takes on Oklahoma State, and we want to bring you awesome pre-game experience alongside like-minded folks that also share a passion for the outdoors and of course, college football!
This day will be all about celebrating rich Georgia and Athens traditions of the great outdoors, music, like-minded people, quality beer, and an all out great time! We’re very excited to be partnering with Terrapin Beer Company to host this event and we have quite the day planned!
LIVE MUSIC
Oh yea, we’re bringing some Athens natives to the stage for supreme afternoon entertainment! Get ready to catch two great bands as they bring their passion for music to the event!
We’re starting off with Grassland, an Athens band that has an authentic Americana sound and brings fantastic stage presence and energy! They have some amazing music out and we can’t wait to see them take the stage! CLICK HERE to check them out!
Catt McCreary will follow them up with some great country music! Catt is an indpendent country artist with Georgia grit, Appalachian heart, and a voice made for real storytelling. Raised in Athens, GA, Catt grew up with Southern values and a deep love of country music. A multi-instrumentalist and self-producing songwriter, her music blends heartfelt lyrics, modern edge, and classic country polish. With her upcoming project in 2026, she's carving out her own space in today's country scene as a modern country classic! CLICK HERE to check out her music!
STORY TELLERS
Intertwined with the great tunes, we’ll have some fantastic story tellers take the stage! These folks have a passion for the outdoors and their energy around this passion will be felt through their powerful and inspiring stories! Get ready to bend an ear for:
Marc Thompson – Marc is a GA BHA Chapter Leader and lives for outdoor adventure that has taken him across the country! Growing up fishing with his grandfather and playing in every creek and patch of woods he could find, Marc developed a deep love and appreciation for the outdoors and conservation!
Durrell Smith – Durrell is right here in Georgia and exhibits a passion for dogs, upland pursuit, connecting folks to the outdoors, visual art, and music! Durrell is the co-founder alongside his wife Ashley of Minority Outdoor Alliance! Durrell brings an energy and charisma that is second to none!
Baily Taylor – Baily comes to us from the Georgia Wildlife Federation where she serves as the Sporting Recruitment Manager. Baily loves all things outdoors but has a passion for chasing turkeys! She and her husband spend as much time as possible on adventures around Georgia!
Alisha Beck – Raised in Georgia, Alisha grew to love the outdoors from an early age. When she found archery in her mid 20’s, she never looked back. As the founder of Girls with Bows and shares her passion for archery and the outdoors with women around the country!
Whoa, talk about the makings for one heck of an event! To top it off, we have over $4K of prizes to give away, we will have vendors repping their brands on site, and just when you don’t think it can get any better; Terrapin Beer Company will have a Public Land Beer brewed specifically for the month of September and ready for us at this event!
So, get ready to join our awesome dedicated Georgia BHA Chapter Leaders, BHA staff members, and our BHA North American Board President, Chris Jenkins at the best Tailgate Party of the season!!
TICKETS ARE CHEAP for this level of entertainment and you don't want to miss the best TAILGATE party in Athens!
Basic Entrace - $10/adult (kids 15 and younger are free)
Conservation Ticket - $50/Adult - Basic Entrance, Entered to win special prizes, Recognized at the event as a Conservation Advocate!
Get your tickets below or at the gate!
