Feb 27 – Mar 1
2026
NC State Fairgrounds
4285 Trinity Road Raleigh, N.C. 27607
Dixie Deer Classic 2026
Premier Whitetail Deer, Hunting And Outdoor Expo
Feb 27 – Mar 1, 2026, Raleigh, NC
Our Lineup of TV Personalities and Guests
Come Meet & Greet!
Lee Ellis
Lee is the co-founder of Seek One and hails from the suburbs of Atlanta. After meeting Drew in middle school and learning to bow hunt in that first urban honey hole, Lee’s obsession for hunting was born.
Drew Carroll
Drew is the co-founder of Seek One and grew up in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia. Drew and Lee began hunting this urban honey hole every chance they got and their passion for urban hunting was born.
Kendell Golightly
Kendall (aka Uncle Ken or Team Mom) is the elder of the group. Kendall joined Seek One a few years after our inception and is one of the OG urban hunters in Atlanta.
Event Features
Trail Cam Contest!
NCBA Trail Cam Photo,Video and Photo Contest
Kids Scavenger Hunt!
There’s no shortage of fun (or education!) for youth at the 2022 Dixie Deer Classic! Here’s the lineup for this year’s show
Win a 2025 Can Am Outlander
All proceeds will fund WCWC Wildlife and Natural Resources Conservation and Educational Programs.
Southeastern Call Makers Competition
NCNWTF Call Makers Competition
Southeastern Open Championship
Venison Chili Cookoff
The Dixie Deer Classic proudly hosts the 5th Annual Venison Chili Cook-Off! In partnership with The Butcher’s Market, Carolina Cooker, and The International Chili Society, we’ll crown the official Venison Chili Champion!
Carolina Dock Dogs
Come watch the dogs compete with high flying acrobatic talent in the Carolina Dock Dogs Competition.
Whitetail Deer Competition
Join the excitement of the Dixie Deer Classic’s signature Whitetail Deer Competition, where hunters from across the Carolinas and Virginia showcase their best trophies from the past season.