Support · Filson Sporting Clay Classic
An elevated, exclusive day at Ashbourne Farms.
The 2026 Clay Classic is reimagined as an intimate and exclusive event for Filson business supporters, community partners, and members. Presented by Tyler S. Thompson at Ashbourne Farms, a private historic Southern estate listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The 2026 Classic
Oct 30
2026 · Friday · Ashbourne Farms
La Grange, Kentucky — on the National Register of Historic Places.
Presented by Tyler S. Thompson. Step into a day of sporting, networking, and Kentucky heritage.
Rooted in the Filson Historical Society’s mission to preserve and share Kentucky’s history, the Filson Sporting Clay Classic connects living traditions, sporting culture, craftsmanship, and place — with the stewardship that ensures they endure.
What the day includes
Three signature experiences.
Sport
World-class sporting clays
Expert instruction, guided shooting, and all necessary equipment on a course built into the working landscape of Ashbourne Farms.
Table
Curated culinary experiences
Farm-inspired grazing and elevated seasonal food stations across the day.
Story
Lunch with Mel Hankla
A special historical programming presentation at lunch by Mel Hankla — renowned collector and master builder of the Kentucky long rifle — sharing rare insights into frontier craftsmanship and material culture.
Ashbourne Farms
On the National Register.
Event Sponsors
With gratitude to our event sponsors.
- Ashbourne Farms
- Icon Golf Carts of Louisville
- Walker Mechanical
Station Sponsors
And to our station sponsors.
- Elizabeth and Charles Barr
- Cherry Bekaert
- Friend of the Filson
- Carol Barr Matton
- McBrayer PLLC
Participate or sponsor
To learn more, contact Brenna.
To learn more about participating in or sponsoring the 2026 Filson Sporting Clay Classic, please contact Brenna Cundiff, Director of Development.