When: August 3-5, 2012

Admission: Adults $6 per day; Children 12 and younger Free; Free Parking

Where: Gwinnett Center, I-85 and Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, Ga. http://www.gwinnettcenter.com/

Show Times & Dates:
Friday, August 3:  1 p. m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday, August 4:  9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday, August 5:  10 a.m. - 5 p.m.


2012 GON OUTDOOR BLAST FAST FACTS

• Truck-Buck Shootout Finals: Watch the excitement as 42 Georgia hunters compete for more than $50,000 in prizes. Who will overcome the nerves, out shoot the rest and drive home a brand new Silverado from John Megel Chevrolet this year? Semi-finals start at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The first pellet flies at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday to determine the Ultimate Champion. Also, in conjunction with the Truck-Buck Contest, come see the SEEDS Youth Shoot-Out at 6:15 p.m. on Saturday.

• Truck-Buck Wall of Fame: Get up close and personal with Georgia's Biggest Bucks of 2011. This massive collection of Georgia bucks will have you itching for opening day.

• Deer Scoring & Display: Come get your deer scored for the GON Big Buck Awards, and have it displayed for all to see. Get your mount measured for County-by-County records. Official scorers will be on hand, measuring racks for free.

• Muzzy 200 Club Display: With over 3,000 total inches of antler mass the Muzzy 200 club display will have you itching for opening day. It's not just a bunch of deer heads hanging on a wall with a couple of big racks. It's wildlife artwork with high-tech audio, video and lighting that brings out every detail of these monster bucks.

• Kids Pavilion: Shooting simulators, inflatables and more! The GON Outdoor Blast is a family-centered event that provides numerous games and entertainment for children. The kids can take part in DNR-certified hunter education courses at the Blast. They'll be ready for opening day.


General Blast Information: (800) 438-4663


Duluth Area Preferred Hotels Offering Discounted Rates (Enter Group Code On Website)

Holiday Inn Gwinnett Center: (770) 476-2022 • Click Here For Reservations • Group Code: GON

Hampton Inn: (678) 407-0018 • Click Here For Reservations • Group Code: OB2

Hilton Garden Inn: (770) 495-7600 • Click Here For Reservations • Group Code: ODB

Other Duluth Area Hotel Information:

Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau

Duluth Area RV Parks:

Jones RV Park: (770) 923-3147 • www.jonesrvpark.com

Lake Lanier Islands Resort: (800) 677-5304 • www.lakelanierislands.com


Click here to download the 2012 Blast Vendor Contract

Click here to download the 2012 Blast Floor Plan