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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Kansas City Boat & Sportshow

Kansas City Sportshow

January 7–10, 2010

Kansas City, MO
H. Roe Bartle Hall
301 W. 13th St.
Kansas City, Missouri 64105

Show Hours

Thursday, January 7 2:00pm–9:00pm
Friday, January 8 12:00pm–9:00pm
Saturday, January 9 10:00am–9:00pm
Sunday, January 10 10:00am–5:00pm

Get tips from top pros at sessions held daily throughout the show; topics include bass, catfish, walleye and crappie fishing.
Best Selection! Best Deals! Best Place to Buy!

Discover Boating Center

Learn how to get started in boating! Information, resources and expert, unbiased advice for boaters of all abilities.

Show Highlights

Come for the boats, RV & gear: stay for the fun! Enjoy fishing seminars, Texas Bass Tank, FREE kids’ fishing in the Willow Creek trout pond & more!

Berkley Giveaway Days

Saturday & Sunday: FREE Trllene® 100% Flourocarbon line samples & a Power Bait 5-in. Heavy Weight Sinkworm for kids 18 and younger (while supplies last).

Directions and Parking

Driving Directions

Parking

Parking for the Convention & Entertainment Centers is available in the Auditorium Plaza Garage, city-owned lots, and privately owned lots. Event parking rates at city-owned lots are $5 to $8. Rates at privately owned lots vary by location and event. Many parking garages are open 24 hours and most will be open to facilitate attendees of major events. Availability changes depending on the time of day. Metered, on-street parking is available and is free evenings and weekends. There are also surface lots throughout downtown.
Be sure to take advantage of our e-ticket special. Buy 3 tickets and get the 4th one free. Use the $9 savings to pay for your parking!

Check the Weather in Kansas City before you leave.

Accomodations

Enjoy discount rates at area hotels for your stay during the show. Simply call the hotel and mention the Kansas City Sportshow or National Marine Manufacturer’s Association to take advantage of these special rates. Be sure to book early, hotels can/do sell out quickly.

Kansas City Marriott Downtown

Comfort Inn Kansas City

Hotel Savoy – Bed & Breakfast

Where to Eat in Kansas City

Calypso’s Buffet – BBQ

Michael Smith

Enjoy a Culinary Stroll Through Kansas City

What to do in Kansas City?

Isle of Capri Casino

Shopping Kansas City

Legends of Village West

Zona Rosa Shopping Center

Come out to the Kansas City Boat & Sportshow!

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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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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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Schaumburg Boat & Sport Show

Schaumburg Boat & Sport Show

Schaumburg Convention Center
1551 North Thoreau Drive
Schaumburg, IL 60173

Feb 12-15 2009

Show Hours

Thursday, February 12
3pm–9pm

Friday, February 13
1pm–9pm

Saturday, February 14
10am–9pm

Sunday, February 15
10am–5pm

Just a short drive to downtown Chicago and a one day’s drive from most major Midwest cities, the Schaumburg Convention Center hosts the Schaumberg Boat & Sport Show!

Directions to the Center

FREE Parking

Check the Weather in Schaumburg, IL before you leave.
Seminar Series

Learn new techniques and hear exciting stories from professional anglers about fishing and being on the water. Enjoy entertaining, fishing-oriented puppet shows and strolling acts. Over the course of four days, experience a wide variety of seminar topics. Your local anglers will be there and so should YOU!

Shimano Trout Pond

Free fishing for children 12 and younger in an indoor pond stocked with the largest trout east of the Mississippi!

USPS Passport Fair

For people planning a trip outside the US, the Schaumburg Post Office will be your ticket for travel tips. Staff will be there at the following times to assist with passport applications, fees and photos.

Contests and Giveaways

Win a $500 Show Shopping Spree — plus a 1-Night Stay at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Dinner for Two at Sam & Harry’s

Book a Trip and WIN a $300 Show Shopping Spree!

Buy a Boat & Win $5000 contest to a new boat buyer at the 2009 show!
Accommodations

Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel

Doubletree Hotel Schaumburg – 800-916-4641

Embassy Suites Schaumburg – 800-574-0835

Comfort Suites Schaumburg — 800-664-6835

Restaurants in Schaumburg

Chicago City Limits – Live Rock Music

Bahama Breeze Schaumburg – Traditional Caribbean Flavors

Village Tavern & Grill – Family dining, Children’s menu

Shopping

Woodfield Mall – Chicago’s Largest Mall

What to do in Schaumburg

Medieval Times Dinner Theater – European style castle.

Asha SalonSpa – Pamper yourself after a long day.

Bring the Family……..Enjoy a holiday!

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Des Moines All Canada Show

All-Canada Show – Des Moines

Veterans Auditorium

Feb 6-8, 2009

Hours:

Friday     February 6         5 p.m.- 9p.m.
Saturday February 7      10 a.m.-  7p.m.
Sunday   February 8      10 a.m.-  4p.m

Seminar Schedule

Directions

Free Parking

Check the Weather in Des Moines before you leave.

Canada’s Best Fishing and Hunting!

Our sole purpose is to promote fishing, hunting and outdoor adventures to Canada.

When you talk fishing, Canada is at the top of the list. Walleye, northern pike, lake trout, small-mouth bass, speckle trout, grayling and arctic char are just some of the fish you can pursue. Are you ready for the trip of your dreams!

Opening Night is EPPINGER Night

Receive a FREE Lure!

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.

2009 GRAND PRIZE – for all nine markets

Triumph 170 Sportsman boat, featureing Roplene

construction offering unrivaled toughness, a unique

smooth quite ride andvirtually no maintenance,

with a Yamaha 50HP Four Stroke

outoboardand matching trailer

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 theoriginal 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 recreates 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.

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.

Accommodations

Holiday Inn Downtown

Quality Inn & Suites Event Center

Red Roof Inn and Suites

Restaurants

Hessen Haus – German Cuisine

Spaghetti Works – Italian Food

Splash Seafood Bar & Grill – Enjoy American Food

Shopping

Historic East Village is a progressive, pedestrian friendly neighborhood featuring eclectic local flair.

Historic Valley Junction offers nearly 150 unique stores and restaurants.

Things to do in Des Moines

Iowa Chops vs Houston Aeros…. Enjoy a hockey game!

To Her With Love/What You Learn When She Thinks You’re Not Listening”

Performing his hilarious hit one-man play this Valentine season, Rex Havens presents “To Her With Love/What You Learn When She Thinks You’re Not Listening”

Rabbit Hole

The story of a suburban American family … they have everything they could want, until …

For the Children?

Willy Wonka

Take a winter break! Bring the family and have a holiday!

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33rd Annual Flint Camper & RV Show

33rd Annual Flint Camper & RV Show

Perani Arena & Event Center
3501 Lapeer Road
Flint, MI 48503

Located just south of I-69 at the Center Road exit.
Directions….View Map of the Show

February 5-8, 2009

Hours

Friday      February 5      2 p.m.- 9 p.m.
Saturday  February 6    11 a.m.- 9 p.m.
Sunday    February 7    11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Monday   February 8      2 p.m-  9 p.m.

Check the Weather in Flint before you leave.

All types of new recreation vehicles-over 125 units and over 30 brands displayed; folding campers, motor homes, travel trailers, truck campers and fifth wheel travel trailers, ranging in price from $5,000 to more than $120,000.

Booths featuring parts and accessories, campground information, RV financing and RV rentals make this the complete RV show experience. Consumers can pick up the new 2009 RV & Campsite. This guide to camping and RV dealers in Michigan now includes coupons.

At the show, enter to win the Ultimate MIS Race Experience package from Michigan International Speedway. Includes tickets, camping and VIP access (valued at nearly $3,000).

Accommodations

Avon House Bed & Breakfast

Baymont Inn & Suits Flint

Comfort Inn Flint

Restaurants

Beale Street Smokehouse BBQ

Old Country Buffet

Frank’s Tavern - Seafood

Shopping

Genesee Valley Center -

130+ retailers anchored by Macy’s, JCPenney, Sears, and Burlington Coat Factory.

Prime Outlets Birch Run –

The Midwest’s largest outlet shopping center with over 150 brandname stores including Michigan’s only Pottery Barn Outlet.

Carriage Town Antique Center

What to do in Flint

Art Galleries and Museums

Theaters

Flint Cultural Center

Enjoy your chance for a holiday. Take the family along!

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Indiana Fishing Expo

Indiana Fishing Expo

Johnson County Fairgrounds
Franklin, Indiana

JANUARY, 31ST. AND FEBRUARY, 1ST. 2009

*HOURS and SPEAKERS*

SATURDAY JANUARY 31: 9:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M.
10:00 A.M. GILBERT HUXLEY (CARP)
11:00 A.M. MARK WILLIAMS (STRIPER)
12:00 P.M. VINCE WEIRICK (MUSKY)
1:00 P.M. BUD FIELDS (LARGEMOUTH BASS)
2:00 P.M. SCOTT WISEMAN (CATFISH)
3:00 P.M. ANDREW AMRHEIN (HIGH TECH-FISHING)

4:00 P.M. CAPT’ RICK MILLETTE (ERIE-WALLEYE)

5:00 P.M. RAY RIGBY (SMALLMOUTH)

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 1: 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.
10:00 A.M. MARK WILLIAMS
11:00 A.M. GILBERT HUXLEY
12:00 P.M. BUD FIELDS
1:00 P.M. VINCE WEIRICK
2:00 P.M. SCOTT WISEMAN
3:00 P.M. CAPT. RICK MILLETTE
4:00 P.M. RAY RIGBY 10:00 A.M. GILBERT HUXLEY (CARP)
11:00 A.M. MARK WILLIAMS (STRIPER)
12:00 P.M. VINCE WEIRICK (MUSKY)
1:00 P.M. BUD FIELDS (LARGEMOUTH BASS)
2:00 P.M. SCOTT WISEMAN (CATFISH)
3:00 P.M. ANDREW AMRHEIN (HIGH TECH-FISHING)

4:00 P.M. CAPT’ RICK MILLETTE (ERIE-WALLEYE)
5:00 P.M. RAY RIGBY (SMALLMOUTH)

Franklin, Indiana,

in Johnson county, is 20 miles S of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city is conveniently located inside the Indianapolis metropolitan area. There are an estimated 19,463 people in Franklin.

Fourth Annual Indiana Fishing Expo is upon us once more. Once again for the forth year in a row, the show has gotten bigger and the vendors sections is again sold out. Our guest speaker lineup this year is also one of our best ever.

We said from day one we would never allow a vendor into one of our shows unless they were fishing related. We have adhered to that promise and once again our vendors list will attest to that.

DOOR PRIZES AWARDED THROUGHOUT THE DAY

NEW FOR 2009. With the success of our fishing Expo

We have launched a new venture called; Brailey Management Inc. We will be bringing 5 new shows to the public in 2009.

Travel directions

Locate Franklin, Indiana (Map)

Free Parking
Check the Weather in Franklin before you leave.

Accommodations

Comfort Inn Franklin

Howard Johnson Express Hotel – Franklin

Quality Inn Franklin

Take time out to visit Franklin’s Museum.

Franklin is located just 20 miles south of Indianapolis and offers easy access to big city shopping.

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!

Minneapolis Boat Show

Minneapolis Boat Show

January 21-25, 2009

Show Details
Dates & Location

Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 2nd Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403

Show Hours

Wednesday, January 21 ..5pm–10pm

Thursday, January 22 ….12pm–10pm

Friday, January 23 ………12pm–10pm

Saturday, January 24 …..10am–9pm

Sunday, January 25 …….10am–5pm

Discover Boating Center – Learn how to get started in Boating!

SailFest – Dedicated sailing showcase featuring sailboats, sailing gear, daily sailing seminars

5 Days of Boating Fun and Once-a-Year Deals!

Features at a Glance
Boats of Bond - James Bond

On the heels of the box office smash Quantum of Solace, don’t miss this chance to see authentic spy vessels used in the 007 films The World is Not Enough and Diamonds are Forever, plus an assortment of cool Bond movie props and other exciting memorabilia. Located in Lobby D.

Boating Bachelor Charity Auction

A highlight of Ladies Night at the Minneapolis Boat Show, the Boating Bachelor Charity Auction benefiting the Ronald McDonald House within Children’s Minneapolis, is more than fun, it’s fun for a great cause! Boating Bachelor Charity Auction will take place on Friday, January 23, 2009 at 7:30p.m.

Power Boat Docking Challenge

Test your skills in daily contests that challenge your ability to dock these radio-controlled boats. Stand at an actual boat helm and steer your boat through the channel into the slip at the marina in a race against the clock.

Meet SpongeBob SquarePants

Straight from Bikini Bottom, SpongeBob SquarePants will visit the Minneapolis Boat Show on Saturday, January 24th from Noon-3pm.

Kid’s Cove

Stop in the all new Kid’s Cove so your little skippers can have some fun!You’ll find boating and fishing games and a trout pond.

SailFest Seminar Series

Free daily seminars for beginner and veteran sailors as well as adventurers of all ages!

Antique & Classic Boat Display

Step back in time with this display of antique and classic boats presented by theBob Speltz Land-O-Lakes chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat display.

Discover Boating Center

Your one-stop resource for boating information and advice. Staffed by experts who can answer all your questions and set you on a course to choosing a boat that will give you and your family years of enjoyment

Contests and Giveaways

Enter to win a $500 Shopping Spree at the Minneapolis Boat Show

a 2009 Sea-Doo at the Minneapolis Boat Show

a Hunter 140 Sailboat

a River Ridge Custom Canoe

a Hyperlite Wakeboard Package

Driving Directions to Minneapolis Convention Center

Parking at the Minneapolis Convention Center

Convenient parking options are located all around the Minneapolis Convention Center. The skyway system makes it easy for you to get from your car to the show.

Parking Ramp Map

Parking at the Center

Parking in the City

Travel easily with Metro-transit

Accommodations:
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

Marriott Minneapolis City Centre

Hilton Minneapolis

Weather in Minneapolis

Shopping
Mall of America

Southdale Mall

Restaurants:
Reviews and photos of Minneapolis restaurants

Minneapolis Entertainment

Minneapolis offers a great family vacation! Bring the family!

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