The Delta Rendezvous, a new event benefitting area food banks, is a dream event for hunters, fishermen, outdoor enthusiasts and even crafters.

The Rendezvous will consist of three separate events: a fishing tournament, a series of archery tournaments and an indoor craft vendor show.

“It’s all about celebrating the Delta and educating people about outdoor activities as well as raising funds and food for hunger relief right here in Baldwin County,” said Kristina Angelone, North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce community liaison.

Jason Smith, chief meteorologist for Fox 10, will be the event’s emcee, and Delta expert and host of the documentary “America’s Amazon” Ben Raines will lead a seminar. Big game hunter Joelle Bates will help lead a children's archery class, Hunter Maples will demonstrate building duck calls and “Turkey Man” Eddie Salter will give a lecture on hunting.

The Aquatics Education Foundation will lead a seminar to teach children how to fish. The archery tournament will be overseen by the Monroe County Bowhunters Association and the Alabama Bass Federation is assisting with the fishing tournament.

There will also be bow hunting, a petting zoo and games on hand for children, along with live music and food vendors from across Baldwin County.

If you go

WHAT: Delta Rendezvous

WHEN: May 17 from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

WHERE: Live Oak Landing on Highway 225 in Stockton

COST: One canned good per person, which will be donated to Prodisee Pantry

WHO IT BENEFITS: Alabama Hunger Relief