Boat and Sport Shows

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!

Website

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

Web 2.0 Lodge Listings

Finally – the new technologies are avalable for Fishing Lodge Owners and Tourism Service Businesses in Canada.

Introducing www.canadianfishingbook.com

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2009 Sport Show Marketing

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We are already prepared for our Sport Show Blogging blitz during the 2009 trip planning season.
Our blogs and articles already have TOP PLACEMENTS in Google for several All Canada Sport Shows – Northwest Sport Show and many others.

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Our unique marketing focus provides Featured Members with top promotions in all our Sport Show Reporting between January and April 2009.

We promote Sport Shows – and provide web searchers all the best information about planning a trip to sport shows occuring in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan and Illinois.  While we do cover other sport shows in the US and Canada, these are our primary target markets for 2009.

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Come back to view our directory and list of 2009 Sport Shows, including details on

• Wisconsin Sport Shows
• Michigan Sport Shows
• Illinois Sport Shows
• Minnesota Sport Shows

List of Boat and Sport Shows for 2009

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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If I’ve missed a show – please leave a comment and let me know about it!  Featured Members of CanadianFishingBook.com will get special mention in our Sport Show Articles!