Our 16th annual AMFF Fly-Fishing Festival will take place on the museum grounds in beautiful Manchester, Vermont, on Saturday, August 12, from 10 am until 4 pm. This is our signature event of the summer, featuring a unique collection of vendors, including painters, appraisers, industry artisans and professionals, and other angling-related nonprofits. Come enjoy fly tying and casting demonstrations, try your hand at casting vintage rods, learn how to tie a fly, and mingle with like-minded people as you share the joy of the great outdoors.
Keep checking this page for updates on vendors, guest fly fishing and fly tying instructors, performers, and much more.
Schedule of Events
Join us throughout the day for a wide array of activities, including presentations, competitions, and demonstrations. From beginner to seasoned angler, our experts will have something for everyone.
Festival Vendors
Browse goods from fly fishing vendors, authors, and local Vermont companies or chat with a representative from a non-profit organization.
- Antique Angler
- Black Bass Antiques
- Callahan & Co Booksellers
- Carlson Rod Company
- Casting for Recovery
- The Classic Fly Fisherman
- Dave Morse Fine Art
- JH Becker Rodworks
- Jill Mason Art
- Jordan Mills Rod Co.
- Kretchman Rods
- David Lehman
- Miss Mayfly Waders
- Project Healing Waters
- Samantha Aronson Art
- Sporting ASL
- T.S. Alving & Associates, Inc.
- Taf Shaefer Designs
- Trout Unlimited
- Randy Tustison
- Vermont Trout Camp & Broadside International
- Steve Woit
List in progress
Fly Tyers
Visit the tyers tent any time during the day to learn from some of the best.
- Scott Biron
- George Butts
- Bill Newcomb
- Mike Rice
- Paul Sinicki
List in progress
Casting Competition
2:00 P.M.
Test your skills against your fellow anglers! Sponsored by Orvis.
Food Vendors
This veteran-owned brewery based in Bennington, Vermont, will be on hand with some of their specialty beers from 12-4.
The good folks at Cut the Pie Pizza Co. will bring their wood-fired pizza to the festival this year.
Enjoy classic Southern staples—including brisket, pulled pork, St Louis-style ribs, and a southern fried chicken sandwich—courtesy of this Rutland, Vermont, food truck favorite.
Formerly known as Better Buzz Mobile Espresso, these coffee aficionados will satisfy all your caffeine cravings.
Makers of barrel-aged gin and whiskey, Stonecutter Spirits will be here with samples of their award-winning creations.
Live Music
Shannon Roy brings her unique mix of music to the festival, covering songs and artists ranging from the 60s to present day hits, as well as a few originals for good measure.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Support from our sponsors has made the Fly-Fishing Festival our most popular event.
Event Sponsors
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[…] 16th Annual Fly Fishing festival August 12, Manchester, VTJoin the American Museum of Fly Fishing for their signature summer event on the museum grounds in Manchester. There will be fly-tying and casting demonstrations, and you can try your hand at casting vintage rods. Visitors can also visit the museum and enjoy a unique collection of vendors, including painters, appraisers, artisans, and angling-related non-profits. […]