FlyFest 2025

Come Join Us for the Fly Fishing Event of the Year

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Sheraton Airport Conference Center

September 26-27, 2025

From world-class attractions and outdoor recreation – Grand Rapids is filled with unexpected surprises.

Explore Grand Rapids

Field & Stream Magazine named Grand Rapids the nation’s 6th best fishing city.

Fishing in Grand Rapids Area

Fill out this simple form to let us know you are coming to the event. It will help us plan for the number of people to expect.

Let Us Know Your Coming!

Make a hotel reservation at the Sheraton Airport Conference Center. FlyFest rate is $139.00 per night.

Make Your Hotel Reservations

Some great activities are planned for the FFI FlyFest 2025. As information becomes available we'll post it to this page. Come back often to check for information.

Workshops, Seminars & Demonstrations

FFI has some of the best instructors in the world. Please join them in September in Grand Rapids for some great learning opportunities through seminars and workshops. Topics covered include:

Casting
Fly Tying
Fly Fishing Skills
Conservation & More

We will post the "Registration Now Open" link here in July when we are ready for you to sign up for classes. Please stay tuned.

Auctions, Raffles, and Sweepstakes

FFI's Drift Boat Sweepstakes

The Sweepstakes will begin in May and run through the event in September. Get a chance to win a 14' Stealthcraft boat and trailer.

Raffles and Auctions

Bid on some great items during both days starting on Friday at 9:00 a.m. when the doors open. Join us for the dinner and live Auction on Friday, September 26 at 6:30 EDT. You will be able to purchase tickets for the dinner auction event during registration!

Donate An Item

It's only through generous donations of our supporters are we able to provide great items to our attendees at the event. We use the items donated for raffles, silent and live auctions. The money raised supports all the programs that FFI offers including Conservation and Education including Casting, Fly tying, Women's Programs, and more.

Ready to donate? Click here.
Need more info? Send an inquiry to operations@flyfishersinternational.org.

Be a Sponsor or Exhibitor

Gold and Silver sponsors will get a booth on our virtual platform, Whova, which give you an opportunity connect direct with our registrants. We will also provide a space at the event to display your wares and talk to our attendees. Other beneifts are available and can be found on the sponsor brochure below.

Gold - $3000
Silver - $1500
Bronze - $500
Boat Sweepstakes - $1000

Click here to download Sponsorship Brochure (Coming Soon)

If you have questions about sponsorship email operations@flyfishersinternational.org .

Support the Legacy of Fly Fishing

Join Now Online

If you prefer to fill out an application and mail it with your payment, click the link below to download the form.

FFI Membership Application (print/mail)

FFI Membership Application (fillable PDF)

Please note: you must download the form to your device to be able to use the fillable form.