Local supporters of the shooting sports and the Second Amendment are invited to the annual Dugdemona Friends of NRA Banquet on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at the Winnfield Civic Center.

This family-friendly event raises funds to support local, state, and national youth shooting sports programs, hunter education, and conservation efforts.

Event Details

• What: Dugdemona Friends of NRA Banquet

• When: Thursday, July 23, 2026

  • Doors Open: 6 p.m.

  • Dinner Served: 7 p.m.

• Where: Winnfield Civic Center (Winn Parish Fairgrounds), 2000 S. Jones St., Winnfield, Louisiana

• Why: To raise money for shooting sports programs. Friends of NRA is a grassroots fundraising program that returns 100% of its net proceeds to qualified local, state, and national programs.

Highlights and Activities

• Auctions and Games: The evening will feature a live auction, silent auction, specialized games, and raffles.

• Featured Firearm: Attendees will have a chance to see the 2026 Gun of the Year, the exclusive Daniel Defense H9 9mm with a Vortex red dot.

• Exclusive Drawings:

  • All individual ticket holders will be entered into a drawing for a Smith & Wesson SD9 9mm (must be present to win).

  • All table buyers will be entered into a drawing for a Smith & Wesson M&P15 Sport .22 LR semi-automatic rifle with a high-capacity red dot (must be present to win).

Ticket and Sponsorship Information

Tickets and customizable sponsor tables can be purchased in advance or at the door the night of the event.

• Single Ticket: $40

• Couples Ticket: $60

• Standard Reserved Table (8-person): $400

• Premium Sponsor Tables:

  • Revolution Table ($1,000): Includes choice of a Legacy Citadel Mariner 12-gauge, Taurus GX2 9mm, or Savage 64FXP .22 LR.

  • Independence Table ($1,500): Includes choice of a Beretta APX Carry 9mm, Savage Axis 2 Gray Compact 6.5, or Winchester SXP Camp/Field 12-gauge.

  • Spirit of 1776 Table ($1,776): Includes choice of a Sig Sauer P365X 9mm, Diamondback DB15 5.56 NATO, or Kel-Tec KS7 12-gauge.

  • USA Anniversary Table ($2,500): Includes choice of a Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter Composite .270 Win, Mossberg 940 Pro Super Bantam Sporting 12-gauge, or Kimber Nightstar 1911 .45 ACP.

Note: Custom firearm and caliber table options are available based on current inventory.

Media & Ticket Contact

To purchase advanced tickets, reserve a specialty table, or request media credentials, contact:

Ed Harrell

Phone: 318-413-1533