Boat and Sport Shows

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

Updated Boat and Fishing Sports Shows

Now its easy.

CanadianFishingBook.com now makes it easier to find a Boat Show, Sport Show or Travel Show!

Featuring Events in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan and Illinois. Find Outdoor themed Sport Shows, Adventure, Boat, Fishing, Camping & Leisure Shows with Canadian Exhibitors.

Great Deals

Find some of the best holiday deals available – with the finest Lodges, Camps and Resorts in Canada. Take in Seminars to help you learn more about hunting and fishing, find amazing deals on outdoor gear and accessories and view outstanding presentations and demonstrations at a Sport Show this winter.

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Northern Wisconsin Deer Classic

Northern Wisconsin Deer Classic

Indoor Sports Center

Eau Cliare, Wisconsin

January 30, 31 & February 1, 2009

Comfort Inn Eau Claire

Ramada Convention Center

Restaurants

Bar & Grills

On-The-Water Dining

Nightlife

Shopping in Eau Claire
Antiques:

Schultz’s Country Barn

Malls:

Oakwood Mall

Specialty & Regional Foods

Playing in Eau Claire

UW- Eau Claire Greenhouse

The three greenhouses, located on the fifth floor of Phillips Hall, consist of 3500-3600 of square feet under glass. One of the greenhouses is divided into two separate rooms, each with different themes: a tropical rain forest and a desert.

Crystal Cave

Eau Claire offers something for everyone. Bring the family. Make it a holiday!

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Madison Boat Show

Madison Boat Show
Alliant Energy Center
John Nolin Drive
Madison WI
January 23 – 25, 2009

Show Hours:

Friday January 23            1 pm – 9 pm
Saturday, January 24     11 am – 9 pm
Sunday, January 25       11 am – 6 pm

8th Annual Boat Show – Madison, WI

Power Boat Show Electrifies Alliant Energy Center!

With a blaze of boats, equipment and information, the 8th Annual Madison Boat Show premiers at Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wisconsin

There’s no better chance to examine, compare and purchase the boats and equipment you need before the boating and fishing season begins in 2009. Over 275 Boats of All Types and Sizes!

Directions:

From the North on I-90/94:

Where 90 and 94 split, stay on I-90 to Chicago and Janesville. After 4 miles, take exit 142A onto Hwy 12/18 (beltline) west to Madison. Take the John Nolan exit and follow signs to the Alliant Energy Center which is located on John Nolin Drive.

From the South on I-90:

Exit 142A onto Hwy 12/18 (beltline) west to Madison. Take the John Nolan exit and follow signs to the Alliant Energy Center which is located on John Nolin Drive.

From the East on I-94:

At Madison, get onto I-90 to Janesville & Chicago. After 4 miles, take exit 142A onto Hwy 12/18 (beltline) west to Madison. Take the John Nolan exit and follow signs to the Alliant Energy Center which is located on John Nolin Drive.

From the West:

Get onto the Hwy 12/18 Beltline going east; exit at Rimrock Road. Follow the signs to the Alliant Energy Center.

Before you leave Check the Weather in Madison


Places to Stay

Americas Best Value Inn of Madison

Chalet Landhaus Inn

The Carriage House

Things to do in Madison

Cave of the Mounds, National Natural Landmark

Cedar Grove Cheese Inc

Fireside Dinner Theatre

Shop Till You Drop

Catfish River Arts & Antiques

Hilldale Shopping Center

It’s all new, it’s all you. Madison’s premier shopping destination, featuring Macy’s, Anthropologie, The North Face, L’Occitane, Sundance Cinemas, Metcalfe Sentry Foods and many other specialty shops.

Greenway Station

Madison’s premier lifestyle shopping center including retail, dining, entertainment, strolling walkways, gardens and courtyard.

Visit Sports Show Site

Madison offers something for everyone. Bring your Family!

Milwaukee All Canada Show

Milwaukee All Canada Show

Milwaukee County Sports Complex
6000 Ryan Rd.
Franklin, WI 53132-
(414) 423-9267

January 23-25, 2009

Hours:

Friday     January 23      3-9
Saturday January 24    10-7
Sunday   January 25    10-4

Norm McCreight brings a lifetime of outdoor experiences to the All-Canada
Mainstage.  2009 is the 25th anniversary of Norm doing seminars at the All-Canada Show. Norm’s two seminars are Big Pike Tactics and the Art of Moose Hunting.
2009 GRAND PRIZE – for all nine markets

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

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  Midwest U. S. markets.

US PASSPORTS

The United States Postal Service is accepting passport applications at all our events including taking passport photographs. Apply at the show!
Enjoy a Labatt Blue and fresh walleye shore lunch

Great Times with friends are made in Canada.

Enjoy a cold Labatt Blue and fresh walleye shore lunch.

Meet Wildlife artist Anthony J. Padgett

Meet the 2008 Ducks Unlimited Wildlife artist-of-the-year and painter of the original artwork ‘Locked at Lac Seul’. You can also purchase a print right at the show!

Test your skills on the 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.

See ‘Locked at Lac Seul’  presented by:

See the largest locked antler exhibit in the world. This amazing exhibit creates the actual battle of two-trophy Bull Moose that cost them their lives. Back by popular demand, Locked at Lac Seul is sure to surprise you – even if you’ve seen it before.

Parking:

Event parking in public parking lots.

Check The Weather in Milwaukee before you leave.

Accommodations:

Intercontinental Downtown

Hyatt Regency – Milwaukee

Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites- Milwaukee

Things to do in Milwaukee

Restaurants

Zaffiros Pizza & Bar

EE Sane Thai Cuisine

Maharaja Restaurant – Indian

Enjoy exploring Milwaukee’s Unique History
Museums

Burlington Coat Factory

Birthdays Plus

Great Consignment of Thrifty Shopping

Bring The family Milwaukee welcomes you!

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Milwaukee Boat Show

Milwaukee Boat Show

Wisconsin Expo Center at State Fair Park
8200 West Greenfield Ave.
West Allis, Wisconsin 53214

January 16-25, 2009

Friday,     January 16                  3pm – 9:30pm
Saturday, January 17                10am – 9pm
Sunday,   January 18                 10am – 6pm
Mon – Thurs, January 19-22      3pm – 9:30pm
Friday,     January 2312             Noon – 9:30pm
Saturday, January 24                 10am – 9pm
Sunday,   January 25                 10am – 5pm

The finest displays of the newest boats will be on display at the one Boat Show all boating enthusiasts know to attend.

Over 400 boats from over 100 manufacturers; motor yachts, runabouts, aluminum boats, pro style fishing rigs, pontoon boats, cruisers…you name it!

The ONE, The ONLY!

Wake-boarding, cruising, sunning, fishing or just hanging out on the water…all are facets of the Boating Lifestyle and the Milwaukee Boat Show is a celebration of just that.

Boat Smart Boating Safety Certification Course

A special one day Boating Safety Certification Course will be held on Saturday, January 24.  Representatives of the U.S. Power Squadron will conduct this special one-day class and those that pass will receive a certification of completion.

Improve Your Catch Seminar Series

This year the Milwaukee Boat Show is getting right down to basics.  Each Saturday and Sunday Dan Small of Outdoors Wisconsin will host presentations by the best presenters we can find.

Catch Seminars By The Very Best Including:

Jason Woda

Jason has been fishing the Great Lakes for over 20 years and guiding for almost 10.

Tom Newbauer

Fisherman, Author, Radio Show Host, TV Angler and Outdoors educator. Tom will present tips on improving your catch covering both Smallmouth and Largemouth and Crappie, Sunfish, Bluegills or Perch.

Jim O’Brien

Jim operates Dancing with Walleyes Fishing Guide Service in Southeast Wisconsin.

Babe Winkleman

Sunday only special appearance, presented by Evinrude! Learn about the latest in Evinrude technology.

Steve Miljat

Steve is one of Wisconsin’s most respected guides and wildlife artists. He will present seminars on both weekends of the Boat Show.

Meet Professional Wakeboarder Scott Byerly

Scott will be at the Lauderdale Lakes Marina display on Saturday, January 24th and Sunday, January 25th.

Antique & Classic Boats

The Glacier Bay Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society of America will bring in the best.

Restored Jersey Speed Skiff

Bottoms Up Boat Repair is proud to present the restored Jersey Speed Skiff

Key West Crab Shack

Stop by the Key West Crab Shack and enjoy the Caribbean Jazz of Michael Drake and the Splendor of the Seas Menu, while relaxing at the Boat Show!

Check the Weather in Milwaukee before you leave.

National Weather Service

The National Weather Service will be at the show to conduct workshops on reading and preparing for foul weather situations for all boaters.

Directions And Expo Center Facts

The Exposition Center at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds is located in Milwaukee’s western suburb of West Allis.     Easily accessible from I-94.

Parking is in abundance, a short walk to the front door.

Accomodations

Intercontinental Downtown

Hyatt Regency – Milwaukee

Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites- Milwaukee

Things to do in Milwaukee

Restaurants

Zaffiros Pizza & Bar

EE Sane Thai Cuisine

Maharaja Restaurant – Indian Food

Enjoy exploring Milwaukee’s Unique History Museums

Shopping

Burlington Coat Factory

Birthdays Plus

Great Consignment and Thrifty Shopping

Bring the Family! Enjoy a great visit to Milwaukee

Website

Making Sport Shows Work

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. Their success depends on many factors, to be sure, but, you can be that thorough preparation for marketing is a big part of their flourishing business.

2009 Sport Show Season

Sport Show season is Sales Season. If you want to be a better salesperson, learn from the best.

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

Boat and Sport Show Directory

Now its easy.

CanadianFishingBook.com now makes it easier to find a Boat Show, Sport Show or Travel Show!

Featuring Events in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan and Illinois. Find Outdoor themed Sport Shows, Adventure, Boat, Fishing, Camping & Leisure Shows with Canadian Exhibitors.

Great Deals

Find some of the best holiday deals available – with the finest Lodges, Camps and Resorts in Canada. Take in Seminars to help you learn more about hunting and fishing, find amazing deals on outdoor gear and accessories and view outstanding presentations and demonstrations at a Sport Show this winter.