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State of the Big Wood
State of the Big Wood

Wed, May 20

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Argyros Performing Arts Center

State of the Big Wood

The Big Wood shapes our fishing season, our local economy, and our way of life. Join us for an evening dedicated to the river and the launch of our annual river report.

Time & Location

May 20, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Argyros Performing Arts Center, 120 S Main St, Ketchum, ID 83340, USA

About the event

The Big Wood shapes our fishing season, our local economy, and our way of life. Come celebrate it.


Join Project Big Wood for an evening dedicated to the river that defines this valley— timed to kick off the start of fishing season! 


Your $35 ticket includes

  • A copy of The State of the Big Wood Report

  • Appetizers & a drink ticket

  • A short film featuring local guides and community members

  • Keynote and expert panel

  • This year's river data highlights and priorities for the year ahead

  • Live Q&A

  • Live oil painting

  • Silent auction


NRS Boat Raffle: Enter to win an NRS boat! Tickets available online here (unlimited entries), purchase early or at the door. 

Raffle ticket only: $25

Event ticket + raffle entry: $50

Extra raffle tickets: $25 each


All funds raised go directly to programming on the Big Wood River and its tributaries.


Thanks to our sponsors! 

The State of the Big Wood is made possible with generous support from Sawtooth Brewery, NRS, Silver Creek Outfitters, First Lite, CHUMS, Rising Nets, Decked, Lamson, Tonic, and artists KC Badger, Mike Pepper, and  Heather Mehra-Pedersen. 

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Your observations—whether it's water temps, fish stress, or hatch activity—help us track the Big Wood's health over time.

Project Big Wood

PO Box 5006

Ketchum, Idaho 83340

208-309-3457

Mendit@projectbigwood.org

EIN: 88-2750423

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