Vinton County Sharp Spurs Host Annual Award Banquet at Fairgrounds Feb. 28

The Vinton County Sharp Spurs Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation staged its annual Award Banquet at the Vinton County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, an event organizers positioned as "a major fundraiser and community gathering for the local chapter a". The banquet took place on the final Saturday of February at the county fairgrounds and was presented as both an awards night and a local fundraising effort for the chapter.

Doors opened at 4:30 p.m., and event notices stated that "a delicious dinner" was served at 6:00 p.m. Attendees were offered evening entertainment in the form of raffles and giveaways running "all night long," and materials promoting the banquet said guests would be "supporting wildlife conservation efforts within the community." Promotional copy also noted that "All ages are welcome to attend."

Ticketing remained available to walk-up guests and by phone. The event listing included this ticketing instruction verbatim: "You can buy tickets at or by calling 440-476-6703; tickets can be purchased at the door, as well." The telephone number 440-476-6703 was provided as the explicit contact for purchases and questions.

Both announced versions of the banquet identified the host as the Vinton County Sharp Spurs Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation and appended the parenthetical abbreviation "(WTF)" in event copy. Promotional notices did not include a street address for the Vinton County Fairgrounds, ticket prices, or a functioning online purchase link. Organizers described the night as a community fundraiser tied to local conservation work but did not list a fundraising target, specific uses for proceeds, or named chapter officers in advance materials.

Residents seeking immediate ticket information or further details about the Vinton County Sharp Spurs Award Banquet can call 440-476-6703, the phone contact provided in event listings. The banquet combined an awards program, a community meal, and ongoing raffles at the fairgrounds on Feb. 28 as the chapter pursued local conservation support.