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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.

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

Green Bay All Canada Show – Green Bay WI

Green Bay All Canada Show – Green Bay WI

ShopKo Hall,
1901 S. Oneida St.
Green Bay, WI 54304-
(920) 497-5664

January 29-February 1, 2009

Hours:

• Thursday January 29       5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Friday January 30            3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Saturday January 31      10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Sunday February 1        10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Each day enjoy a variety of seminars by Sam Hunter and Norm McCreight

Check the weather in Green Bay before you leave.

Directions?

Event parking in Lambeau Field

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.

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!

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.

Hilton Garden Inn- Headquarters Hotel

Tundra Lodge

Rent a Condo or home by the lake

Rent a condo or vacation home

Experience a Bed & Breakfast

Astor House

Shopping in Green Bay WI

American Antiques and Jewelry

Offering priceless antiques and handmade jewelry that makes a perfect gift for any occasion.

Green Bay Plaza Mall

Mall shops include Office Depot, Sears, TJ Maxx, and other stores to fit everyone’s needs.

Vickery Village

Gifts shops and restaurants in a historic site featuring a country atmosphere.

Experience Dining in Green Bay

Mackinaws Grill & Spirits

Enjoy great American favorites in a unique log cabin atmosphere along with a full bar.

Titletown Brewing Co

Enjoy great pub classics including appetizers and sandwiches plus a choice of over nine premium beers brewed fresh in-store!

Coconu Grill (Ethnic)

Authentic and unique Jamaican cuisine in a tropical setting.

Many more restaurants and pubs await your discovery!

Green Bay with 102,313 population proudly declares “We Know How To Play”

Take in a movie at one of two theaters: Bay Park Cinemas on Willard Drive or Marc Cinemas on Schoen Street.

• Visit the Children’s Museum of Green Bay,
• The Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame or
• the National Railroad Museum.
• Or go to the ZOO!

Take your Family! Green Bay is a holiday town.

Illinois Fish & Feather Expo

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

WIN A TRIP TO CANADA!

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. 

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

All-Canada Show – Chicago

All-Canada Show – Chicago

Jan 8-11, 2009

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 8-11, 2009