ROSCOE – Despite overcast skies on Saturday, outdoor enthusiasts from across the region gathered at Roscoe Mountain Club for the second annual Into the Wild outdoor expo hosted by All Things Accuracy, a growing event that continues to expand well beyond its archery roots.

The festival was held over both Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with festivities extending into Saturday evening, including a community dance that gave attendees another opportunity to enjoy the weekend together.

Throughout the two-day event, visitors had the chance to try their hand at archery practice, axe throwing, knot tying, and fishing while speaking with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation representatives during a question-and-answer session. Competitive archers also tested their skills in tournaments, with $700 in prizes awarded each day and a featured Money Shoot offering a $1,000 grand prize.

One of the festival’s highlights was its extensive archery courses, where participants followed miles of wooded trails and golf course paths lined with targets, creating an immersive shooting experience.

A bustling vendor village featured businesses from around the region offering fishing equipment, taxidermy services, archery supplies, hunting gear, and other outdoor products, making the event a destination for 

both seasoned outdoorsmen and families looking to explore new hobbies.

Ashley Leavitt, co-owner of Liberty-based All Things Accuracy, said the festival has grown into something much larger than its original vision.

“I think this is more than just an archery event; it’s an outdoor expo with many other things outside of archery,” Leavitt said. “Next year it will be an even larger festival now that we have a new home at Roscoe Mountain Club. We are considering doing a wild game dinner, which should be a lot of fun. This festival is an outdoor event, and we want to include everyone, so we’re always looking for local partners around the area. We have a lot of other events here for people with many different interests, and we hope to get even more next year.”

Now in its second year, the festival appears to have found a fitting home at Roscoe Mountain Club, where the combination of wooded terrain and open spaces provides an ideal backdrop for outdoor recreation. Thankfully so, as community events like these are much needed all throughout Sullivan County. With plans already underway to add new attractions and community partnerships, organizers hope the event will continue growing into one of the region’s premier celebrations of outdoor sports and recreation.