The 2026 International Sowbug Roundup is scheduled for March 26–28, 2026 at the Baxter County Fairgrounds in Mountain Home, Arkansas. This 29th annual event, hosted by the North Arkansas Fly Fishers, is recognized as a premier fly-tying and fly-fishing expo in the U.S.
Event Highlights:
- Theme: The 2026 theme is “The Delicate Dry Fly“.
- Featured Guests: Presentations and demonstrations will feature experts such as Davy Wotton, Al Ritt, Fred Hannie Sr., and Chris Johnson.
- Activities: The show features over 150 expert fly tiers, 20+ vendors, free seminars, casting lessons, and youth fly-tying classes.
- Fly Tying Contest: Tiers can submit flies across six categories: Streamer, Dry Fly, Wet Fly, Nymph, Youth, and Best in Show.
Visitor Information:
- Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily.
- Admission: Historically, general admission has been $10 for all three days. Members of the North Arkansas Fly Fishers and children under 12 typically enter for free.
- Charity: Proceeds support conservation efforts and scholarships for students in fisheries and conservation.
