The 18th Howard Hill Classic, 2022

[T. W. Harris]

Hope to see ya here

[T. W. Harris]

Folks, Tannehill State Historical Park has so much to offer for you and your Family.

The Historic Furnace, used during the War Between the States, a Train Ride in the Park, Biking Trails, Walking Trails, Camping, Fishing, the Iron & Steel Museum, Craft Shops, visiting the 'Ol Blacksmith Shop and you can even attend Church on Sunday.

OH, and by the way, FLING ARROWS ALL WEEKEND!!!

Terry Harris

[T. W. Harris]

Folks, I've had some very good fortune hosting the Howard Hill Classic traditional archery event here in Alabama over the last 17 years.  I've also met some outstanding people and made some lifelong friends.

A couple of years ago, a gentleman came to the Howard Hill Classic first his first time.   Obviously he had a pretty good time.   Last year helped me by donating a quite large sum of money to go toward the Men's Championship Shoot Down.   

Well, this year, this very fine gentleman is financing the Men's Self Bow Championship Shoot Down, in it's entirety.  This gentleman's name is Randy Knight, an Navy Veteran, and I am proud to call him my friend.   

Thank you sir and thank you for your service.

Terry Harris

[Possum Head]

 :clapper:fantastic thank you sir!

[T. W. Harris]

LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY FOLKS!!

Terry Harris

[T. W. Harris]

Let's expand on the raffles for a minute.  I am sure i will be having some raffle packages like I have had in the past.

I'll also be raffling off a Bow from Bivouac Bows and Black Widow Bow Co. The Bivouac Bow, I'll have to check with Jim Belcher to see what bow he will be donating, will be a playing card raffle as well as the Black Widow Bow.

NOW, as for the Black Widow Bow.  The winner will get their choice of a Standard Recurve or Two Piece Longbow, either in Autumn Oak, Green Leaf or Gray Bark for both.  If the winner wants any upgrades, they must pay themselves.

Terry Harris

[T_RAV]

I am planning on making the 7 1/2 hour ride from N.E. Florida with my two teenage boys to this shoot. It will be our first time there.   

[T. W. Harris]

T_Rav, if y'all don't have a good time here, y'all are hard to please, LOL.

I truly believe you will have a blast with your sons.

Terry Harris

[T. W. Harris]

Folks, just a little over THREE WEEKS away from the 18th Howard Hill Classic, 2022.

The dates, again, are June 3rd, 4th & 5th, 2022.

The Place, Tannehill Historical State Park, McCalla, AL
 www.tannehillstatepark.org

Come join us for some Family ~ Friendship & Fun!!!

Terry Harris

[T. W. Harris]

Folks, everything is costing more & more these days.  Travel expenses have gone up along with everything else.

Cost have gone up for me as well, the Park rental, targets, awards, t-shirts, well, we all get the point, right!?

I know this isn't much, BUT, I am reducing the the all day rate, the weekend rates for singles and for the family rate to at least help a little. 

After all, we are Americans, and we WILL persevere.

Hope to see y'all in a few weeks.

Terry Harrs

[Sam McMichael]

Counting the days. Just booked a room.

[T. W. Harris]

Well folks, I just read on a Traditional Archery site that some Club has canceled their archery event, very suddenly and no reasons.

Most are speculating that high prices for everything has caused this.

Let me also add, I am not a club nor am I an organization.  I started the Howard Hill Classic by myself over 17 years ago and were it not for my wife and a few friends helping me, I couldn't have done it.

Many people think I make a tremendous amount of money doing this event, I DO NOT!!

I had a Vendor tell me, several years ago, how much it cost him to come to my event and he hoped the weather turned out good so he could make some money.

I normally don't tell my business here, BUT, I feel compelled to do so here today.

Normally, before anyone ever flings an arrow at the Howard Hill Classic, I have already spent thousands of dollars, YES, you read that right.   I pre-order t-shirts, plaques, targets (when necessary), make several trips to Tannehill, rent a cabin (many times over the years, didn't use it, let my older friends use it), AND, I also have to rent the Farley Field area in the Park.

I told you this, to let you know what I told the Vendor.  He, as well as anyone, has the luxury of making the call, not to come, I DON'T AND HAVE NEVER MADE THAT CHOICE.

During the Pandemic, I didn't cancel, like nearly every archery event in the country did, I did however, postpone it and trust me, it hurt my attendance dramatically.

Folks, if you can make it to this year's Howard Hill Classic, I am truly grateful and will do my best to see you have a great time.

If you can't make it because of financial difficulties during these trying times, I understand.

I HOPE YOU MAKE IT.

[Possum Head]

Made plans today! Myself Tommy and John hopefully (the entire FROG team). We are pumped!!

[Possum Head]

Might as well add I could care less how much you make and hope it’s worth the work you pour into it. We are fortunate to have an event this big at a beautiful place within reasonable distance. My experience won’t be based on your income but your hospitality. Look forward to seeing you Terry and your hard working wife 👏👏👏

[T. W. Harris]

Thanks Possum Head.

ONE WEEK FROM TORROW FOLKS!!!

Terry Harris

[T_RAV]

 
LETS GO SLING SOME ARROWS
 

[T. W. Harris]

Folks, it is looking OUTSTANDING for the weather forecast next weekend for the Howard Hill Classic.

HOPE YOU ALL MAKE IT FOR A GREAT WEEKEND!!

Terry Harris

[Possum Head]

See you around 7 Friday morning. Is the course clockwise or counter this year?

[T. W. Harris]

I think it is counter.

[T. W. Harris]

Folks, targets are out, just the other little things to prepare for you, OUR GUESTS.

Looking forward to seeing all our archery extended family.

Terry Harris