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Illinois Fish & Feather Expo

January 16, 2009 at 6:03 am | In Illinois sport shows | No Comments
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Illinois Fish & Feather Expo

January 23-25, 2009

Interstate Conference Center
2301 W. Market
Bloomington, IL 61704

Hours

Friday, January 23 Noon to 8:00 PM

Saturday, January 24 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Sunday, January 25 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Enjoy Seminars by

Ted Takasaki: A top competitor on the In-Fisherman Professional Walleye Trail (PWT)

Jerry Martoglio: 2008 Illinois Bass Federation Angler of the Year

Ken Freeman: Dedicated to the great outdoors promoting competitive fun, Kenneth Freeman is President and CEO of Ken Freeman Outdoor Promotions.

Jonn Graham: Jonn has fished in excess of thirty different bass streams throughout the Midwest in addition to famous waters such as Dale Hollow and Pickwick Lake.

Jim Crowley: Jim has fished in the Caribbean, the Atlantic, the Pacific, throughout the Midwest, and Canada. His pictures are featured in the 2006 and 2007 Manitoba Travel and Adventure guide

Steve Welch: is an accomplished writer, with articles published in several magazines, such as Heartland Outdoors, Adventure Sports Outdoors, North American Crappie.

Terry Brown: Journalist, tournament angler, radio host, fishing educator, sports broadcasting and television personality.

Parking

Free Parking Sponsored by Dennison Toyota

Directions

The Interstate Center in located directly west of Bloomington-Normal and is accessible from the junction of I-39, I-74 and I-55. Take exit 160B and follow Route 9 precisely one mile and the facility is located on your right.

Map

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GRAND PRIZE
Latreille Lake Lodge
Northwest Ontario Fly-in Fishing Lodge

Value: $3000

Situated in pristine Northwest Ontario, Latreille Lake Lodge offers the very best for your Canadian fly-in fishing trip…

FISH FRY
Illinois Fish and Feather will be hosting a fish fry all three days of the event.

CASTING KIDS
Friday: 3 pm – 7pm • Saturday: 10 am – 7pm • Sunday 10 am – 3pm

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. 

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Accommodations in and near Bloomington IL

Doubletree Bloomington

Eastland Suites Hotel

Burr House Bed & Breakfast

Restaurants to experience

Avantis Italian Restaurant Pizza, Italian Restaurants, Carry Out & Take Out

Carls Ice Cream Factory

Fiesta Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican food at an affordable price. Great place for large groups.

For your travel enjoyment in Bloomington

Miller Park Zoo
Beer Nuts and Bloomington Sale Barn

Shopping

Bloomington Commons, East Empire St. There are seven stores here including Schnucks, Toys ‘R Us, Barnes & Noble, Peggy’s Hallmark, Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts.

Eastland Mall, East Empire St. Shop over 90 specialty stores including Old Navy and five major department stores, Bergner’s, Famous Barr, JCPenney, Kohl’s and Sears and more…..

Take the family. Make it a holiday!

More about the Illinois Fish & Feather Expo

Illinois Fish & Feather Expo

December 23, 2008 at 8:26 am | In Boat Show, Illinois sport shows, Sport Show, Trip Planning | No Comments
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One Month From Today

Illinois Fish & Feather Expo
January 23-25, 2009

Interstate Center
2301 W Market St.
Bloomington, IL

The Home of Central Illinois Largest Outdoor Show!

The Illinois Fish and Feather Expo will feature over 120 different exhibitors covering the entire spectrum of the outdoor recreation industry.

Come out and learn from Seminars by the following Master Anglers:

• Ted Takasaki
• Jerry Martoglio
• Ken Freeman
• Jonn Graham
• Jim Crowley
• David Ludington
• Steve Welch
• Terry Brown
• Paul Center

GRAND PRIZE

Latreille Lake Lodge
Northwest Ontario Fly-in Fishing Lodge

Value: $3000

Situated in pristine Northwest Ontario, Latreille Lake Lodge offers the very best for your Canadian fly-in fishing trip…

List of Boat and Sport Shows for 2009

September 29, 2008 at 8:27 am | In Boat Show, Fishing Trip, Sport Show, Trip Planning | 3 Comments
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Welcome to the start of my List of Boat and Sport Shows for 2009.

Last year, our popular Blog series about many Boat Shows and Sport Shows occuring in the USA and Canada, were graciously hosted on WordPress.com. 

For the 2009 Sport Show season, we’ve prepared by setting up our own dedicated server, and special new website for the task – FISHI.CA

Our 2009 Sport Show coverage begins in January and continues until around the end of April.

Special Focus

Our Firm is located in Northwestern Ontario. For that reason, our marketing is EXCLUSIVELY focused on serving the needs of Tourism Internet Marketing needs of Travel and Tourism Businesses in that area.

All Travel related businesses are welcome and encouraged to sign up at fishi.ca - but this Sport Show Blog only reports on Shows that reach the ideal customer of Tourism Businesses in Northwestern Ontario, specifically, those Boat Shows and Sport Shows occuring in the States of Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota and Illinois through the months of January, February, March and April of 2009.

The List So Far

January Sport Shows:

All Canada Minneapolis Jan 2-4 2009
All Canada Chicago Jan 8-11 2009
All Canada St Louis Jan 16-18 2009
All Canada Indianapolis Jan 19-21 2009
All Canada Milwaukee Jan 23-25 2009
All Canada Madison Jan 26-28 2009
All Canada Green Bay Jan 29-Feb1 2009
Fargo Boat Show Fargo ND – Jan 2009
Edmonton Boating Exposition Edmonton AB – Jan 2009
Minneapolis Boat Show Minneapolis MN – Jan 2009
Chicago Muskie Show

February Sport Shows:

All Canada Des Moines Feb 6-8 2009
All Canada Omaha Feb 9-11 2009
Duluth Boat Sports and Travel Show Feb 2009
Boat Sports and Travel Show La Crosse WI Feb 2009
Mid-America Boat Show Kansas City – Feb 2009
St Louis Boat & Sport Show St. Louis MO – Feb 2009
The Indianapolis Boat Sport & Travel Show – Indeanapolis IN – Feb 2009
Schaumburg Boat & Sport Show

March Sport Shows:  

Northwest Sports Show Minneapolis MN – March 2009
Minnesota Muskie Fishing Expo

April Sport Shows:  

Arrowhead Home & Builders Show – Duluth MN – April 2009

 

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