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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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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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.

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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!

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Grand Rapids Camper, Travel & RV Show

Grand Rapids Camper, Travel & RV Show

Devos Place
303 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 742-6500

January 15 to 18, 2009! The One, The Only!

A dozen West Michigan RV dealers representing more than 125 RV lines will pack DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids with more motor homes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, and folding camping trailers than have ever been exhibited before under one roof in Michigan. RV accessories, campgrounds and travel destinations will share exhibit space with the fleet of new RV’s.

Dates, Times, Admission
2009 Dates & Times
Admission (Public)

Thursday, January 15         3 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Friday,      January 16       12 noon – 9:30 p.m.
Saturday   January 17       10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday     January 18       11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Jodie Ginter from Arizona will share several RV Adventure Videos throughout the show.

Assisting you in arriving at our location from all directions:

Check Grand Rapids Weather Forecast before you travel

Other Accommodations Available in Grand Rapids

Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront

Grand Rapids hotels guide … hotel reviews, all discounts, a lowest rate guarantee, and no booking fees.

Shopping Opportunities in Grand Rapids

Breton Village…Breton Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Centerpointe Mall … 3665 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
East Fulton… E Fulton St, Grand Rapids, MI

10 Best Restaurants:

10 Best Nightlife Locations:

Attractions and Activities

Enjoy a weekend with the family….Grand Rapids offers fun for everyone!

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Chicago Muskie Show – Palatine IL

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

January 9, 10, & 11, 2009

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

Saturday  January 10th – 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
(Muskie Hunter Magazine Day): Drawing for a Musky Hunter Magazine Jacket

Sunday January 11th – 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.

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