Boat and Sport Shows

2010 Northwest Indiana Steelheaders Spring Fever Outdoor Show

Northwest Indiana Steelheaders Spring Fever Outdoor Show
Porter County Fairgrounds Expo Center
Route 49 and 30
Valparaiso, Indiana

Saturday    Feb. 28th      9 :00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday      March 1st     9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Free Seminars and Special Events

Sports retailers, Boat Dealers, Conservation Organizations, tackle reps, fishing Charters, Rod Building, Specialty Shops, Campers and Equipment, Taxidermist, Decoy and Painting, Turkey and Deer Hunting.

Door Prizes!  Refreshments!

FREE PARKING

Check the Weather in Valparaiso before you leave.

Saturday Seminars

10:00 a.m. The Underwater Realm
Catch More Fish
TV Host Krieg Adkins

11:00 a.m. Indiana Musky Techniques
Webster Lake Guide Service
Chae Dolson

11:30 a.m Outdoor Hunting Retrieving Dog
Kankakee River Hunting
Retreiver Club

12:00 p.m. Calling All Kids
Let’s Go Fishing
Northwest Indiana Steelheaders

1:00 p.m. Trapline Tactics
Brother Nature Charters
Mike Schoonvelt

2:00 p.m. Calling All Gobblers
Spring Turkey Hunting
Team Unstable

3:00 p.m. Lure Colors Underwater
Spring Salmon Fishing
Rich Holmes – Seaquest Lures

4:00 p.m. Stream & Shore Steelheading
364 Days a Year
Northwest Indiana Steelheaders

Sunday Seminars

10:00 a.m. The Underwater Realm
Catch More Fish
TV Host Krieg Adkins

11:00 a.m. Indiana Musky Techniques
Webster Lake Guide Service
Chae Dolson

11:30 a.m. Outdoor Hunting Retrieving Dog
Kankakee River Hunting
Retreiver Club

12:00 p.m. Calling All Kids
Let’s Go Fishing
Northwest Indiana Steelheaders

1:00 p.m. Finding ‘Em
Kankakee River Fishing
Ed Mullady
Sportsman Letter

2:00 p.m. Let’s Go Quackin
Waterfowl Hunting
Waterfowl USA

3:00 p.m. Perky Perch
John Galambos

Accommodations in Valparaiso

Holiday Inn Express Valparaiso

Best Western Expressway Inn Valparaiso

Super 8 Motel Valparaiso

Take in a movie!

Cinemark at Valparaiso

Explore Indiana! Take your family on Vacation!

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Minneapolis All Canada Trade Show 2010

One Month From Today!

Minneapolis All-Canada Sport Show

All-Canada Show- Minneapolis

Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403-2781
(612) 335-6025

February 5-7, 2010

The All-Canada Show attracts over 300 of the finest lodges Canada has to offer…and our show is the largest gathering of Canadian lodges to appear in every one of our nine great Sport Shows!

Take in the displays and attend the FREE seminars:

Hours:

Friday            3p.m. To 9 p.m.

Saturday        10 a.m. To 6 p.m.

Sunday          10 a.m. To 4 p.m.

2010 GRAND PRIZE - for all eleven markets

Anthony J. Padgett original work of art, PLUS a Cabela’s Gift Card valued at $1,000.

U.S. PASSPORTS
The United States Postal Service is accepting passport applications at all our events including taking passport photographs. Apply at the show!

TEST YOUR SKILLS ON CABELA’S HUNTING SIMULATOR

Hunt big game at the show with our FREE Cabela’s hunting simulator.
Kids love to test their skills on this life-like hunting machine. Hunt for Bear, Whitetail or Elk.

Directions to easily locate the Convention Center

Driving Directions to Minneapolis Convention Center

Parking Facilities at the Center and in the City

Parking at the Center

Parking in the City

Metro-transit delivers you care free around the city

Travel easily with Metro-transit

Hotels in Downtown Minneapolis

Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

Marriott Minneapolis City Centre

Hilton Minneapolis

Weather in Minneapolis

Check the Weather in Minneapolis before you leave

Shopping is a premium in Minneapolis & her twin City St. Paul

Mall of America

Southdale Mall

Restaurants:

Reviews and photos of Minneapolis restaurants

Include Minneapolis Entertainment and night life in your weekend

Minneapolis Entertainment

Visit Minneapolis All- Canada Show Website

Take your family, enjoy the City hospitality as only Minneapolis can offer!

Sports Show in Minneapolis 2010 – All Canada Show

Minneapolis All-Canada Sport Show

All-Canada Show- Minneapolis 2010

Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403-2781
(612) 335-6025

February 5-7, 2010

The All-Canada Show attracts over 300 of the finest lodges Canada has to offer…and our show is the largest gathering of Canadian lodges to appear in every one of our nine great Sport Shows!

Take in the displays and attend the FREE seminars:

Hours:

Friday February 5           3p.m. To 9 p.m.
5 p.m.  Don Lamont presents Catfishing Canada

Saturday February 6       10 a.m. To 6 p.m.
12 noon  Norm McCreight presents Big Pike Tactics

Sunday February 7         10 a.m. To 4 p.m.

2009 GRAND PRIZE - for all nine markets

Triumph 170 Sportsman boat, featuring Roplene construction offering unrivaled toughness, a unique smooth quiet ride and virtually no maintenance, with a Yamaha 50HP Four Stroke outboard and matching trailer.

U.S. PASSPORTS
The United States Postal Service is accepting passport applications at all our events including taking passport photographs. Apply at the show!

TEST YOUR SKILLS ON CABELA’S HUNTING SIMULATOR

Hunt big game at the show with our FREE Cabela’s hunting simulator.
Kids love to test their skills on this life-like hunting machine. Hunt for Bear, Whitetail or Elk.

Directions to easily locate the Convention Center

Driving Directions to Minneapolis Convention Center

Parking Facilities at the Center and in the City

Parking at the Center

Parking in the City

Metro-transit delivers you care free around the city

Travel easily with Metro-transit

Hotels in Downtown Minneapolis

Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

Marriott Minneapolis City Centre

Hilton Minneapolis

Weather in Minneapolis

Check the Weather in Minneapolis before you leave

Shopping is a premium in Minneapolis & her twin City St. Paul

Mall of America

Southdale Mall

Restaurants:

Reviews and photos of Minneapolis restaurants

Include Minneapolis Entertainment and night life in your weekend

Minneapolis Entertainment

Visit Minneapolis All- Canada Show Website

Take your family, enjoy the City hospitality as only Minneapolis can offer!

Illinois Fish & Feather Expo 2010

One Month From Today

Illinois Fish & Feather Expo
January 29-31, 2010

Interstate Center
2301 W Market St.
Bloomington, IL

The Home of Central Illinois Largest Outdoor Show!

January 29-31 2010

Interstate Center, 2301 W Market St., Bloomington, IL

WIN A TRIP TO CANADA!

The Illinois Fish and Feather Expo will feature over 120 different exhibitors covering the entire spectrum of the outdoor recreation industry. This page will be updated frequently with vendor specials and promotions that can be used while attending the show.

The Midstate Fish and Feather Expo will be held at the Interstate Conference Center. The INTERSTATE CONFERENCE CENTER is the Midwest’s newest and most adaptable multi-purpose facility. Their 170 acre complex is the prime location for business meetings and entertainment.

Minneapolis Boat Show 2010

It Starts In Just One Month!

Minneapolis Boat Show

January 20-24, 2010

Show Details
Dates & Location

Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 2nd Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403

Show Hours

Wednesday, January 20 ..5pm–10pm

Thursday, January 21 ….12pm–10pm

Friday, January 22 ………12pm–10pm

Saturday, January 23 …..10am–9pm

Sunday, January 24 …….10am–5pm

Admission

Beginning in early December 2009, pick up $3 off Adult Admission Discount Tickets good any day of the show at participating dealers, Minnesota Cub Foods stores and Subway restaurants.

Adults (16 and older): $10.00
Senior Day, Thursday, Jan 21 (62+) $5.00
Youth (13-15): $5.00
Children (12 and younger): FREE
Active Military: FREE Just show your active military ID at the Box Office onsite for FREE admission!

Discover Boating Center – Learn how to get started in Boating!

SailFest – Dedicated sailing showcase featuring sailboats, sailing gear, daily sailing seminars

5 Days of Boating Fun and Once-a-Year Deals!

Features at a Glance

Taste of the Lakes – NEW Opening Night Event!

Attend the opening night of the Boat Show and get a taste of summer in the middle of January!  Sample delicacies from your favorite summertime haunts like Maynard’s, Captain Jack’s, Sunset’s of Wayzata, Lola’s Lakehouse and Zorbaz while listening to live music and seeing all the latest boats and marine accessories.  A portion of the admission proceeds from this evening will be donated to the building of the Ronald McDonald House within Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota.  The event will take place from 5pm-8pm or while suppies last!  Don’t miss this fun and tasty evening supporting a great cause!

Pirates of Colonial America

Avast ye mateys, surrender your booty!  Visit this interactive exhibit and learn how pirates played an active role in early Colonial America — from selling the colonists inexpensive untaxed goods to the start of the first North American college.  Attendees young and old will enjoy visiting the pirates, taking home signed pirate articles and pardons, seeing their pub, the gunsmith, the stocks and taking pictures in pirate dress. Aaarrrggggh!

Rail Jam

Prepare to be amazed! Watch as pro wakeboarders perform spectacular tricks and stunts on over 160′ of water—right on the show floor!

Affordability Pavilion

Think owning a boat is out of your reach? Think again!  When it comes to enjoyable ways to spend your leisure time, boating is for more affordable than you may realize. Visit the Affordability Pavilion to check out a special showcase of boats you can own for less than $250 per month.

When you compare the costs of boating to a single day at an amusement park or a trip to any major league game, you’ll find that dollar for dollar, boating is really quite affordable. See for yourself how boating can stretch your vacation and leisure time budget.

Meet SpongeBob SquarePants

Straight from Bikini Bottom, SpongeBob SquarePants will visit the Minneapolis Boat Show on Saturday, January 23th from Noon-3pm.

Kid’s Cove

Stop in the all new Kid’s Cove so your little skippers can have some fun!You’ll find boating and fishing games and a trout pond.

SailFest Seminar Series

Free daily seminars for beginner and veteran sailors as well as adventurers of all ages!

Driving Directions to Minneapolis Convention Center

Parking at the Minneapolis Convention Center

Convenient parking options are located all around the Minneapolis Convention Center. The skyway system makes it easy for you to get from your car to the show.

Parking Ramp Map

Parking at the Center

Parking in the City

Travel easily with Metro-transit

Accommodations:
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

Marriott Minneapolis City Centre

Hilton Minneapolis

Weather in Minneapolis

Shopping
Mall of America

Southdale Mall

Restaurants:
Reviews and photos of Minneapolis restaurants

Minneapolis Entertainment

Minneapolis offers a great family vacation! Bring the family!

Website

One Month From Today: Mastering the art of Muskie Fishing!

Chicago Muskie Show
Harper College
Algonquin Rd.
Palatine, IL.

January 8, 9, & 10 2010

The high point of each years show is the line up of free seminars presented by the best known names in the muskie fishing world. The talks are exciting, informative, and entertaining.

Show Hours

Friday January 8th – 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
(Musky Mahem Day): Hourly drawings of custom tied Double Cowgirls.

Saturday  January 9th – 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
(Muskie Hunter Magazine Day): Drawing for a Musky Hunter Magazine Jacket

Sunday January 10th – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(Rollie & Helen’s Musky Shop Day): Drawing for FOUR St Croix Rods with Ambassadeur Reels at conclusion of the Rollie & Helen’s Musky Shop Poolside lure demos on Sunday morning.

The expo space at the Chicago Muskie Show is filled with tackle manufacturers showing the latest in musky baits (jerkbaits, bucktails, and surface baits), lures, rods, reels, nets, etc. There are also retailers, taxidermists, artists, boat dealers, guides, muskie clubs, resorts, muskie camps and lodges.

Win muskie tackle! Multiple free prize drawings for all ticket holders!

Daily Door Prizes!

Grand prize – Muskie Tackle Box filled with 40 choice muskie baits.
All paid attendees (Fri, Sat, & Sun) are eligible.
Winner need not be present.
Many additional prizes will be donated by exhibitors at the show.

Map and Travel Directions to the Chicago Muskie Show at Harper College

Check the weather in Palatine before you leave

Over 2,000 FREE Parking Spaces!

Other Accommodations Available Nearby

Holiday Inn Express Chicago-Palatine

Comfort Inn Palatine

Enjoy Shopping in Palatine

Palatine is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is a northwestern residential suburb of Chicago. and has an estimated population of 67,232 as of 2005.

Make it a Holiday. Take your family and explore the area.

More about the Chicago Muskie Show

Midwest Fly Fishing Expo

Midwest Fly Fishing Expo

2009 Midwest Fly Fishing Expo

Presented by the

Michigan Fly Fishing Club
Macomb Community College Sports & Expo Center
14500 #. 12 Mile Road
Warren MI 48088
(12 Mile & Hays, Warren, MI)

March 7th & 8th, 2009

Directions

From Interstate 696, exit Groesbeck Highway (M-97) and proceed north.  Then turn west onto Martin Road.  From I-94, exit 12 Mile Road and proceed west.  Then turn south onto Hayes Road.

Parking is available off both 12 Mile & Hays Roads

Check the weather in Warren before you leave!

FEATURING

Gary Borger

As Executive Vice President and equity partner in Targus Fly and Feather, Inc., Gary is intimately involved in all aspects of fly design,  new material sourcing, the incredible Targus ColorMatch™ System of coordinated colors for tying materials, rod and reel design, and much more.

There’s so much more to fly fishing than just learning how to catch more fish. Sure that’s significant in the overall picture, but there’s also another whole world of gear, fly tying materials and design tactics

Oscar Feliu

Oscar is a very innovative tier who is very well known for his realistic patterns. He has Shared his tying skills at several F.F.F. conclaves over the years, and is highly respected as a tier.

Bob Jacklin

Jacklin’s Fly Shop can take care of all your fishing needs, as we offer a complete tackle shop, guide service, flyfishing school, and up to date fishing reports on all the major waters in the area.

Jim Teeny

Jim has been doing Club and Sports Show presentations for the past 37 years.
and more…

Enjoy the 100′ Casting Pond!

Test Drive a New Rod!

Kids Fly Tying Area will be a great attraction!

Accommodations

Comfort Inn- Warren

Candlewood Suites Detroit, Warren, Mi

Quality Inn Warren

Restaurants in Warren

J Edgar’s On Hoover

Bob Evans Farms Restaurant

Chinese Village Inn

Shopping

Warren is just 8 miles from Chicago and all of Chicago’s shopping awaits you.

Things to do

Detroit Historical Museum – 8 miles from Warren

Detroit Zoo

Detroit People Mover – A fun ride around downtown.

Warren will welcome you warmly! Bring the family, make it a holiday!

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Central IL Recreational Show

Central IL Recreational Show

Peoria Civic Center
201 SW Jefferson
Peoria, IL 61602

March 6-8, 2009

March 6 – 8, 2009
Accommodations in Peoria

AmericInn

Baymont Inn & Suites

Courtyard by Marriot

Restaurants

Chili’s Grill & Bar

Cracker Barrel

Hometown Buffet

What to do in Peoria?

Bishop Hill Arts Council – Swedish Historical Museum

Brown’s Oakridge Zoo

Rumors
A fast paces, fun-filled farce from playwright, Neil Simon. Four couples arrive at an anniversary party to discover the host has shot minself and his wife is missing. Hilarity erupts as the couples get more and more crazed trying to keep the story straight

Dates: 02/27/2009 to 03/08/2009
Location: Illinois Central College, 1 College Dr..
Hours: Fri & Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2:30pm
Admission: $7; students & seniors $5

309-694-5136

Come to the show………Peoria welcomes you!!

website

Michiana Boat & Outdoors Show

Michiana Boat & Outdoors Show

Century Center
120 S St Joseph Street
South Bend, IN 46601.

Feb 20-22, 2009

Sixteen area dealers will show the latest in fishing, pontoon, wake boats and personal watercraft.

Also available at the show will be information on fishing charter, boating safety, boat finance, travel, boat docks and lifts and much more.

Directions

Check the weather in South Bend before you leave.

Exhibitors

Appollo Marine

B & E Marine, Inc

Bodine State Fish Hatchery

Burke Seawall

Chiphone Federal Credit Union

Coloma Motor Sports

Con-De Mfg. Co. Inc.

D & R Sports Center

DB Safes & Vaults Inc.

Eagle Lake Marine

Fay’s Marina Inc.

Forest River Marine

Full Pull Lake Erie Charter Service

Hewitt Lifts and Roll a Dock

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

Krupp’s Power Sports, Inc

Lake Effect Powersports

Moore Boats

MRP of South Bend

Muskegan County Convention & Visitors Bu…

North End Cycle

Room for More Charters

The Edge, Inc.

South Bend Sail & Power Squadron

Wakeside Marine

White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

Wyland’s Marine

Accommodations

Holiday Inn South Bend

Signature Inns

Restaurants

222 Italian Steakhouse

Das Dutchman Essenhaus – Amish Country Cooking

Hacienda Fiesta – Mexican Cuisine

Shopping

100 Center

Old Bag Factory

Entertainment

Michiana Monologues - a locally written and produced play featuring area women sharing their stories

Snite Museum of Art

Broadway Theater

Bring the family……..South Bend welcomes you!!

website

Schaumburg Boat & Sport Show

Schaumburg Boat & Sport Show

Schaumburg Convention Center
1551 North Thoreau Drive
Schaumburg, IL 60173

Feb 12-15 2009

Show Hours

Thursday, February 12
3pm–9pm

Friday, February 13
1pm–9pm

Saturday, February 14
10am–9pm

Sunday, February 15
10am–5pm

Just a short drive to downtown Chicago and a one day’s drive from most major Midwest cities, the Schaumburg Convention Center hosts the Schaumberg Boat & Sport Show!

Directions to the Center

FREE Parking

Check the Weather in Schaumburg, IL before you leave.
Seminar Series

Learn new techniques and hear exciting stories from professional anglers about fishing and being on the water. Enjoy entertaining, fishing-oriented puppet shows and strolling acts. Over the course of four days, experience a wide variety of seminar topics. Your local anglers will be there and so should YOU!

Shimano Trout Pond

Free fishing for children 12 and younger in an indoor pond stocked with the largest trout east of the Mississippi!

USPS Passport Fair

For people planning a trip outside the US, the Schaumburg Post Office will be your ticket for travel tips. Staff will be there at the following times to assist with passport applications, fees and photos.

Contests and Giveaways

Win a $500 Show Shopping Spree — plus a 1-Night Stay at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Dinner for Two at Sam & Harry’s

Book a Trip and WIN a $300 Show Shopping Spree!

Buy a Boat & Win $5000 contest to a new boat buyer at the 2009 show!
Accommodations

Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel

Doubletree Hotel Schaumburg – 800-916-4641

Embassy Suites Schaumburg – 800-574-0835

Comfort Suites Schaumburg — 800-664-6835

Restaurants in Schaumburg

Chicago City Limits – Live Rock Music

Bahama Breeze Schaumburg – Traditional Caribbean Flavors

Village Tavern & Grill – Family dining, Children’s menu

Shopping

Woodfield Mall – Chicago’s Largest Mall

What to do in Schaumburg

Medieval Times Dinner Theater – European style castle.

Asha SalonSpa – Pamper yourself after a long day.

Bring the Family……..Enjoy a holiday!

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