Description
Description:
Ducks Unlimited is teaming up with Chêne Gear to host the opening hour of Chêne Fest 2026! Join us from Radians Amphitheater at Memphis Botanic Garden for a day of waterfowl storytelling, live music, a $13,000 duck calling contest, film premieres, and conservation.
📍 Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Location: Radians Amphitheater at Memphis Botanic Garden, Memphis, TN
🎬 What’s Happening
12:00 PM: Calling contest registration opens
1:00–3:30 PM: “The Main Stage” Cutdown Calling Contest (40 callers, $13,000 purse)
2:00–7:00 PM: Gear & patch customizing at Ketty’s Shop booth
2:00–11:00 PM: Shopping at Vendor Row, Chêne Tent & Camp
3:00–5:00 PM: Face painting at the Kids Booth
4:00 PM: Will Moseley (Vendor Row)
5:00 PM: Cole Goodwin (Main Stage)
6:00 PM: Conner Smith (Main Stage)
7:00–8:20 PM: Film premieres, with auction items raffled between showings
8:20–8:45 PM: Film voting and winner announcement
9:00–11:00 PM: Nate Smith (Main Stage)