The Southern Side by Side Championship & Exhibition in Sanford, NC

The Southern Side by Side Championship & Exhibition is an annual four-day wing-shooting event held the last weekend of April at Deep River Sporting Clays in Sanford, North Carolina. The 2026 edition took place April 23-26, 2026. The event draws shooters, gun makers, outdoor enthusiasts, artisans and historians from around the world, who compete for a silver trophy across a weekend of friendly competitions, exhibitions and fellowship. Attendees can take part in dozens of shooting events, try demo guns on the course, and speak with on-site representatives. Vendors and exhibitors cover all fields of shooting sports and outdoor life, making the show a mix of competition, shopping and family fun. Named competitions hosted during the event include The Tradition, The Classic and the Challenge Cup.