Test Gear, Taste Whiskey, Hone Your Outdoor Skills and More in Austin This Weekend

At American Field’s Third Annual Hill Country Hoedown

collage of vendors and attendees at an american field festival showcasing hot sauce, bottles of whiskey, and hats American Field

American Field’s Hill Country Hoedown is back in Austin, Texas, and you’re invited.

Have the perfect weekend on April 15-16 with a chance to meet the founders behind your favorite brands, sip complimentary cocktails and participate in DIY activities like wild game cooking, fly-tying and butchering. The event runs from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday and is great for gear lovers, outdoor lovers, food enthusiasts and everyone in between.

Onsite seminars include sessions on building the ultimate field bar, crafting a fly-fishing kit, outfitting your vehicle for an overland adventure, and perfecting your field photography. You’ll also be able to customize your gear with chain-stitching, leather stamping, and even brimmed hat building with Magnolia Mercantile.

As a Gear Patrol reader, we’ve secured a special offer: buy one, get one full-weekend tickets for the event if purchased in advance. Visit the link below and enter the coupon code HCH-GEARPATROL at checkout to redeem the offer. While you’re at it, consider upgrading to a VIP ticket, which includes full-weekend entry and a gift bag with over $250 in swag, including the latest edition of Gear Patrol Magazine.

THE DETAILS

AF Hill Country Hoedown
Saturday, April 15-Sunday, April 16
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM