Wagontown Chapel will present its 20th annual Sportsman's Event on Saturday, March 21, beginning at 12:30 p.m. The event will feature a display of vendors; snacks; and a talk on hunting by Nate Hosie from HeadHunters TV, who is also a country music singer. Attendees will also have an opportunity to win prizes.

Guests will be able to view displays by a variety of vendors from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. "We will have 15 to 20 vendors this year," said pastor Tim Crans, a resident of Atglen. "There will be hunting-related vendors, taxidermists, fishing vendors and hunting call vendors. The church will have a table that will have information about our church and our other ministries like archery camps for kids and 3D shoots for adults."

Pheasants Forever, a nonprofit conservation organization, will set up a display, while another vendor will offer framed works of art made with painted turkey feathers. "She paints a deer, a turkey or a bear on the feathers," said Crans. "One of them will be a door prize."

While lunch will not be served, an assortment of snacks will be available to enjoy. Among the snacks will be cookies and brownies, as well as chips donated by Herr's.

Hosie's presentation will begin at 1:30 p.m. Hosie is from Montdale, where he learned to hunt from his father and grandfather who both began taking him out to hunt at the age of 6. His love for hunting grew through the years, and he became known as a skilled turkey and big game hunter. Currently, he co-hosts HeadHunters TV, which airs on the Outdoor Channel, alongside Randy Birdsong.

In addition, Hosie is a country music singer, playing at county fairs, outdoor shows, private events and clubs across the country. He has opened for and shared the stage with well-known country singers Rhett Akins, Riley Green, Luke Bryan, Travis Tritt, Ted Nugent and others. His songs include "The America I Know," "The Woods" and "Rocked All Summer Long."

In his provided biography Hosie stated, "Sometimes I just sit back and think about how blessed I am to hunt for a living, have the opportunity to make music and have a platform to do my best to bring good to this world."

This will be Hosie's first appearance at Wagontown Chapel. "We happened to get a guy who hunts and also sings," said Crans, adding that Hosie plans to sing a few numbers following his talk on hunting.

Door prizes, some of which have been donated by local businesses, will be awarded after the talk. There will be separate prizes for adults and youths.

"We have close to $15,000 in door prizes that we are giving out," Crans said, noting that door prizes will include, bows, crossbows, calls, cameras, binoculars and gun certificates.

Attendees who bring three nonperishable food items will be entered into a separate drawing to win a muzzleloader. The items should be commercially produced products, such as canned meat and soups. No home-preserved items will be accepted. The food will be donated to the church's food pantry.

Crans, who is an avid hunter himself, noted that many people look forward to the gathering each year. "It's an opportunity for us to reach out to the community," he stated, adding that while the event is predominantly attended by men, organizers also encourage children, youths and women to attend. "This is not a fundraiser for the church. It is an opportunity to share Jesus Christ with people who may not typically come into church."

Wagontown Chapel is located at 469 W. Kings Highway, Wagontown. Tickets are only available at http://www.eventbrite.com by searching for "20th Annual Wagontown Chapel Sportsman's Event 2026."

A link to order tickets can be found at http://www.facebook.com/WagontownChapelSportsmansEvent. The Facebook page also includes photos of the door prizes and additional information.

All tickets will be sold online. However, if the event is not sold out, tickets may be available at the door. It is suggested that people call the church at 610-384-2838 in advance to check for ticket availability at the door.

Those with questions may call the church or email tcfamilyministry@aol.com.