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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Fishing Lodges: Avoid Disasterous Sports Shows!

With the turn in the economy, this year’s marketing is going to be more important than ever.

In good economy and bad – some businesses manage to weather the storm and keep sailing, while their competition flounders, seemingly without a rudder. Success depends on many factors, to be sure, but so does Failure!

What boat are you in this year?

2010 Sport Show Season

Sport Show season is Sales Season. If you don’t want to watch all the customers and sales going to other booths, get prepared!I recommend that you read this quick, powerful book several times. Bring it with you to Sport Shows for a Re-Brief each day before you hit the Booth. Yes! You Can Learn How To Sell Far More Effectively! – written by Peter Lowe.

In addition, I recommend that you learn all that you can from Barry Siskind

Below I’m republishing an article I wrote in March of 2008 – Making Trade Shows Work

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.

Highlight Features of the Chicago 2010 All Canada Sports Show

All-Canada Show – Chicago

Jan 14-17, 2010

Pheasant Run Resort Mega Center
4051 E Main Street
St. Charles, IL 60174-5200
(630) 584-6300

The All-Canada Show attracts over 300 of the finest lodges Canada has to offer…and this show is the largest gathering of Canadian lodges to appear in every one of the nine great Midwest U. S. markets.

Take in the displays, attend the FREE seminars.

• Thursday 6:00 Norm McCreight Big Pike Tactics
  
• 7:30 Babe Winkelman Mastering Patterns
• Friday 7:00 Norm McCreight Art of Moose Hunting
• Saturday 12:00 Norm McCreight Art of Moose Hunting
• 5:00 Norm McCreight Big Pike Tactics
• Sunday 12:00 Norm McCreight Big Pike Tactics
• 2:00 Norm McCreight Art of Moose Hunting

Travel Directions

Easy directions, for arriving at our location, to help your travels move smoothly:

http://www.pheasantrun.com/maps/index.htm

Parking is provided free upon your arrival.

Check this 10 Day St Charles Weather Forecast before you travel

Other Accommodations Available in St. Charles:

Shopping & Antiques: Splendid opportunities for Spouses

The All Canada Show is held in Historic St. Charles, just a one hour drive from Chicago, features antique shops and specialty boutiques throughout downtown.

To plan your shopping adventures; www.visitstcharles.com

Enjoy an evening of entertainment; www.st-charles.il.us

Or sample some of the fantastic St. Charles Restaurants!

Or take in a movie at one of the theaters in St. Charles:

Arcadia Theater 105 E. Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174 Phone 630-587-8400
Charlestowne 18, 3740 E. Main St. (Rt. 64), St. Charles, IL 60174 Phone: 630-587-3300

Make it a weekend event!
Bring the whole family!

Attend the All-Canada Show Chicago in St. Charles Illinois
at the Pheasant Run Resort Mega Center! Jan 14-17, 2010

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!!

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Our World-Underwater Dive & Travel Show

Our World-Underwater Dive & Travel Show

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
9301 Bryn Mawr Ave
Rosemont, IL 60018
Rosemont, IL

February 20-22, 2009

Weekend at a Glance

OW-U runs over 3 days and has a lot for you to see.

Directions

Check the Weather in the Rosemont area before you leave

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2009

PSI Visual Cylinder Inspection Course

• Instructor: Mark Gresham
• Credits: Certificate issued on successful completion: NAUI & PADI endorsed
• Schedule: Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Public Safety Diver Workshop

• Hosted By: Diving Unlimited Intl., Ocean Technology Systems, SubSalve Lift Bags, Dive Rescue International, International Assn. Of Dive Rescue Specialists SeaBotix
• Schedule: Friday, 10:00am – 4:00pm
• Location: Hyatt Regency O’Hare

Underwater Photography Made Simple

• Instructor: Danielle Alary & Michel Gilbert
• Schedule: Friday, 9:00am – 12:00noon
• Room: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: This 3-hour workshop will help any beginner or intermediate underwater photographer.

Improving Your Underwater Video Workshop

• Instructor: Jim & Pay Stayer
• Schedule: Friday, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
• Room: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description:  This 3-hour workshop will cover the difference between HD and SD video formats.

Getting Good Exposures

• Instructor: Jack & Sue Drafahl
• Schedule: Friday, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
• Room: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: The biggest problem in underwater photography is getting a good exposure. This class will explore problems using both Point & Shoot and digital SLR cameras.

SATURDAY – FEBRUARY 21, 2009
DAN Oxygen Provider

• Instructor: Harold Bach, III
• Schedule: Saturday, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
• Location: TBA
•• Description: This practical session gives students hands on training in the use of a DAN oxygen unit and its component parts

Update / Recurrent Training

• Instructor: Mark Gresham
• Schedule: Saturday, 8:00am – 9:00am
• Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: The one hour update will renew and update your PSI Visual Cylinder Training per the code of Federal Regulations Hazmat handler.

Eddy Current Instrument Technician

• Instructor: Mark Gresham, Professional Scuba Inspectors, Inc
• Credits: Certificate issued upon successful completion: NAUI & PADI endorsed
• Schedule: Saturday, 9:30am – 11:30am
• Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: This course teaches students to understand and use the Eddy Current Instruments available for cylinder inspection

Valve Repair Technician Course

• Instructor: Mark Gresham
• Schedule: Saturday, 12:30pm – 2:30pm
• Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: This course teaches students the basics of J & K Valve service and repair in the cylinder inspection process.

Oxygen Cylinder Cleaning Technician Course

• Instructor: Mark Gresham, Professional Scuba Inspectors, Inc.
• Credits: Certificate issued upon successful completion
• Schedule: Saturday, 3:00pm – 5:00pm
• Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: This course provides you with the information you need to clean and maintain cylinders used for enriched air service.

To Tech or Not To Tech

• Instructor: Bob Sheridan
• Schedule: Saturday, 9:00am – 12:00 Noon
• Room: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: This workshop educates divers about the : prerequisites, courses, equipment, training, fitness, attitude, commitment and expense before plunging into tech diving.

Making A Picture – The Next Level in Photography

• Instructor: Danielle Alary & Michel Gilbert
• Schedule: Saturday, 9:00am – 12:00 Noon
• Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: A 3-hour workshop aimed at those who want to get more out of their u/w photography and complements the speakers’ other workshop “Underwater Photography Made Simple”.

Exploring Adobe Lightroom

• Instructor: Jack & Sue Drafahl
• Schedule: Saturday, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
• Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: If you are thinking of purchasing Adobe Lightroom, or if you already own it but are having trouble understanding how it works, then this is the program for you.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2009

DAN On-Site Neuro Assessment

• Instructor: Harold Bach, III
• Schedule: Sunday, 9:00 am – Noon
• Room: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: Learn how to conduct a neurological assessment on a potentially injured diver.

Rebreather 101:

Everything you Want to Know But Were Afraid to Ask
• Instructor: Richie Kohler & Tara Thomson
• Schedule: Sunday, 9:00am – 12:00pm
• Room: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: Join CCR Instructors Richie & Tara for a 3 hour workshop and hands on look at some of the closed circuit rebreathers available today.

Intro To Photoshop

• Instructor: Larry & Denise Tackett
• Schedule: Sunday, 12:00pm – 3:00pm
• Room: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: This workshop introduces the student to Adobe Photoshop and the art of image control, modification and manipulation.

How To Get Started in Video Production!

• Instructor: Annie Crawley
• Schedule: Sunday, 12:00pm – 3:00pm
• Room: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Descripton: When speaking with visuals, you must convey your story with images. Research, planning, anticipating and visualizing before getting wet will allow you to create better images. Film producer Annie Crawley will help you learn the basics of video production and show you how easy shooting and editing go hand in hand.

2009 OW-U Photo Competition

Hotels – Discounts for OW-U

Book your room early!

HYATT REGENCY O’HARE

DOUBLETREE HOTEL

EMBASSY SUITES

SOFITEL CHICAGO O’HARE

Film Festivals Sponsored

Restaurants

Chipotle

IHOP-International House of Pancakes

Quizno’s Subs

Shopping

In nearby Chicago shopping is unending.

Things to do!

The Donald E. Stephens Museum of Hummels

Rosemont Theatre

Rosemont awaits! Bring the family and enjoy a holiday.

Corporate Sponsorship
Become an OW-U sponsor today

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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!!

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