Admission Info
(Cash Only at the Gate)
Regardless of the weather, the show will go on!
Adult
One-Day Pass: $20
Two-Day Pass: $35
Three-Day Pass: $45
Children
5 & Under: Free
6-12: $5
MILITARY/SCOUTS
Scouts under 16 in uniform: free
Military with ID: $12
Denver Show Info
Dates: February 21, 22 & 23, 2025
Time
Friday: 10am – 6pm
Saturday: 9am – 5:30pm
Sunday : 9am – 4:30pm
Location: Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
6700 North Gaylord Rockies Boulevard
Aurora, Colorado 80019 USA
BACK AGAIN: The International Fly Fishing Film Festival. One night only, Friday, February 21 at 6:30pm. $20; $15 in advance.
Learning Center
Fly Fishers International (FFI) is pleased to offer FREE fly fishing instruction at the Learning Center located on the main show floor. Basic fly-casting, fly-tying, and knots, will be taught throughout the day-every day of the Fly Fishing Show.
Directions and Lodging
Accommodations:
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
6700 North Gaylord Rockies Boulevard
Aurora, Colorado 80019 USA
(720) 452-6900
Standing at the edge of the Front Range, Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center showcases the state’s alpine charm and offers guests a welcome reprieve from the typical mountain resort stay. From our thrilling Arapahoe Springs Water Park, to an exciting lineup of family-friendly activities and entertainment, there’s something for the entire family to enjoy. Guests can explore the beautiful Grand Lodge and its stunning mountain views, five delicious restaurants, bars, the world-class Relâche Spa, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. For those planning or attending their next meeting or event, the resort features over 500,000 sq ft of flexible meeting space, 1,387 modern guest rooms, and 114 spectacular suites. With a fantastic water park, seasonal events, entertainment, and close proximity to local attractions, Gaylord Rockies Resort is the place where you can enjoy more of everything you love.
Click HERE to book under our group rate. Cutoff is Wednesday, January 29th, 2025, or when rooms sell out.
Discounted Self-Parking Rates for FFS (note: this is a 3rd party operation that handles Denver Metro parking):
Up to 4 hours – $5 per vehicle
4 to 8 hours – $10 per vehicle
8+ hours – $15 per vehicle
We are excited to offer our guests a complimentary shuttle from the resort, that takes guests to the light rail (train) station that services the University of Colorado A Line. This line has multiple stops that will ultimately bring our guests downtown Denver.
University of Colorado A Line | RTD – Denver
The shuttle picks up from the front drive of the hotel at the :20 and :50 of every hour, and brings guests to the A Line light rail stop at 61st and Pena st.
The shuttle picks guests up from 61st and Pena St. station at the :00 and :30 every hour, to bring them back to the hotel.
The first pickup from the light rail station at 61st and Pena St. is at 5:30AM daily, and the first shuttle from the resort to the station is at 5:50AM.
The last pickup from the light rail station is at 11:00PM daily, and the last shuttle from the resort to the station is at 11:20PM.
Alternate Hotel:
Atwell Suites
18350 E 65th Ave.
Denver, CO 80249
303-500-2281 code: Fly25
Free shuttle to Gaylord, free breakfast, free wifi. Book by January 29, 2025 for the group rate of $129/night.
NOTE: Official Fly Fishing Show information to book your hotel will be extended from info@flyfishingshow.com and/or posted on The Fly Fishing Show website, www.flyfishingshow.com when it becomes available. Please use only the phone numbers and website links the Show provides. Please be advised other “hotel booking scalpers” are misrepresenting themselves calling customers. Please do not book through these scalpers to avoid problems or overpayment.
Driving directions:
Follow Peña Boulevard to Exit 5 for Tower Road. Turn left onto Tower Road. Turn left onto East 65th Avenue. Turn left on North Gaylord Rockies Boulevard.TOLL ROAD: Follow Peña Boulevard to exit 6A toward I70 South toward Colorado Springs. Keep left at the fork to continue onto E470 South. Take Exit 25 for 64th Avenue. Turn right onto 64th Avenue. Turn right on North Gaylord Rockies Boulevard.
Celebrities and Authors
Celebrities & Authors: TBA
Fly Tiers
TBA
Exhibitors & Map
2025 map and exhibitor list coming soon.
Note from the Director
A Note from the Director:
We would like to thank all of you that attended The Fly Fishing Show in 2024 and for helping make it successful and most importantly a great time for all. A special thanks to all the exhibitors, speakers, fly tiers, reps, pros, staff members and those of you that attended as guests. We hope that everyone is staying well and we look forward to seeing our friends again next season.
With sold out exhibitor space in 2024 and record crowds, we are excited for the 2025 season to be one of the best ever! Be sure to save the dates:
Marlborough, MA.: January 17-19
Edison, NJ: January 24-26
Atlanta, GA: January 31-February 2
Bellevue, WA: February 15-16
Denver, CO: February 21-23
Pleasanton, CA: February 28-March 2
Lancaster, PA: March 15-16
See you there!
Ben Furimsky and The Fly Fishing Show Family
Programs, Seminars and Classes
(click for more information about programs, seminars and classes)
Belize River Lodge
Returning Special Musical Guest: Dave Blackburn:
of printing fish and capturing the story of their catch. This practice dates back to the mid-1800s and is fabled to have settled the timeless debate about catching the biggest fish between samurai. A limited number of attendees with be able to learn about and create their very own Gyotaku fish print with renowned artist, 
Live Paintings with Fly Rods by Zach Otte:
To submit an image, contact Zach through one of the below:
The Gnomes Traveling Rod Show: 
Fly Fishing Show Learning Center: 
Curious about Tenkara? 
FLY FISHING TREASURES DISPLAY AND TACKLE EVALUATION:
Steve has written a number of articles related to antique fly tackle collecting for magazines and journals such as AntiqueWeek, Classic Angling, Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors, and the Yale Anglers’ Journal. Steve has also written a regular “Cast From The Past” column for Moldy Chum, as well as articles for Hatch, MidCurrent, Dun Magazine, and others. More information at: www.flyfishingtreasures.com
FFly Fishing Show Learning Center: Fly Fishers International (FFI) hosts the Fly Fishing Learning Center with fly tying, casting instruction and other fly fishing information and is free to show attendees. The FFI Learning Center is a good place for a beginner or to advance the skills of all fly fishers. Stop by and get acquainted!
Live Net Building with Wayward Trading Post:
Fly Fishing Show Learning Center:
Antique Gear Evaluations with Hoagy Carmichael: 
