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Consumer Show CalendarContact the show producers listed for information about exhibiting at 2008-2009 fishing and boating shows in your area.
AlabamaBirmingham
Jan. 28-feb. 1, 2009 Birmingham Sport & Boat Show, Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. Contact: Larry Coffen, Birmingham Sport & Boat Show Inc., P.O. Box 1776, Port Aransas, TX 78373; 361-749-4436; [email protected]; www.birminghamboatshow.com
AlaskaAnchorage
April 2-5, 2009 Great Alaska Sportsman Show, Sullivan Arena and Ben Boeke Ice Arena. Contact: Steve Shepherd, Aurora Productions Inc., 3401 Denali St., Suite 202-B, Anchorage, AK 99503; 907-562-9911; [email protected]; www.auroraproductions.net
ArizonaGlendale
feb. 27-March 1, 2009 Phoenix International Sportsmen’s Expo, University of Phoenix Stadium. Contact: Brent Layng, International Sportsmen’s Expositions, P.O. Box 2569, Vancouver, WA 98668-2569; 360-693-3700; [email protected]; www.sportsexpos.com
CaliforniaDel Mar
March 25-29, 2009 Fred Hall’s Fishing Tackle, Boat & Travel Show, Del Mar Fairgrounds. Contact: Bart Hall or Mike Lum, Fred Hall & Associates/American Sportfishing Association, P.O. Box 2925, Camarillo, CA 93011; 805-389-3339; [email protected]; www.fredhall.com
Long Beach Oct. 2-5, 2008 International Sail & Power Boat Show, Long Beach Convention Center and Downtown Shoreline Marina. Contact: Terry Tjaden or Jim Klark, Southern California Marine Association Inc., 1006 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA 92866; 714-633-7581; [email protected]; www.scma.com
Long Beach March 4-8, 2009 Fred Hall’s Fishing Tackle, Boat & Travel Show, Long Beach Convention Center. Contact: Bart Hall or Mike Lum, Fred Hall & Associates/American Sportfishing Association, P.O. Box 2925, Camarillo, CA 93011; 805-389-3339; [email protected]; www.fredhall.com
Los Angeles feb. 7-15, 2009 53rd Annual Southern California Boat Show, Los Angeles Convention Center. Contact: Terry Tjaden or Jim Klark, Southern California Marine Association Inc., 1006 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA 92866; 714-633-7581; [email protected]; www.scma.com
Pasadena feb. 21-22, 2009 The Fly Fishing Show, Pasadena Center. Contact: Chuck Furimsky or Dave Sewak, The Fly Fishing Show, 531 N. Center Ave., Suite 102, Somerset, PA 15501; 814-443-3638; [email protected]; www.flyfishingshow.com
Pleasanton feb. 27-March 1, 2009 The Fly Fishing Show, Alameda County Fairgrounds. Contact: Chuck Furimsky or Dave Sewak, The Fly Fishing Show, 531 N. Center Ave., Suite 102, Somerset, PA 15501; 814-443-3638; [email protected]; www.flyfishingshow.com
Sacramento Jan. 15-18, 2009 Sacramento International Sportsmen’s Expo, Cal Expo. Contact: Brent Layng, International Sportsmen’s Expositions, P.O. Box 2569, Vancouver, WA 98668-2569; 360-693-3700; [email protected]; www.sportsexpos.com
San Diego July 24-27, 2008 San Diego Yacht & Boat Show, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. Contact: Terry Tjaden or Jim Klark, Southern California Marine Association Inc., 1006 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA 92866; 714-633-7581; [email protected]; www.scma.com
San Mateo Jan. 8-11, 2009 San Mateo International Sportsmen’s Expo, San Mateo County Event Center. Contact: Brent Layng, International Sportsmen’s Expositions, P.O. Box 2569, Vancouver, WA 98668-2569; 360-693-3700; [email protected]; www.sportsexpos.com
ColoradoDenver
Jan. 9-11, 2009 The Fly Fishing Show, Denver Merchandise Mart. Contact: Chuck Furimsky or Dave Sewak, The Fly Fishing Show, 531 N. Center Ave., Suite 102, Somerset, PA 15501; 814-443-3638; [email protected]; www.flyfishingshow.com
Denver Jan. 22-25, 2009 Denver International Sportsmen’s Expo, Colorado Convention Center. Contact: Brent Layng, International Sportsmen’s Expositions, P.O. Box 2569, Vancouver, WA 98668-2569; 360-693-3700; [email protected]; www.sportsexpos.com
Denver March 5-8, 2009 Colorado RV, Sports, Boat & Travel Show, National Western Complex. Contact: Dianne Seymour, Affinity Events, P.O. Box 480084, Denver, CO 80248-0084; 303-892-6800; [email protected]; www.agievents.com
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ConnecticutHartford
feb. 13-15, 2009 Dodge Truck Fishing & Hunting Show, Connecticut Convention Center. Contact: Kristie Gonsalves, North East Expos Inc., 34 Notch Road, Granby, CT 06035; 860-844-8461; [email protected]; www.fishinghuntingshow.com
floridafort Lauderdale
Oct. 30-Nov. 3, 2008 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Broward County Convention Center, Las Olas Marina, Pier 66 Resort & Marina, Hall of Fame Marina and Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel & Yacht Club. Contact: Julie Zub, Show Management, 1115 N.E. Ninth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304; 954-764-7642; [email protected]; www.showmanagement.com
fort Lauderdale Jan. 31-feb. 1, 2009 Florida Sportsman Fishing & Boating Show, War Memorial Auditorium. Contact: Denise Oyler, Florida Sportsman Magazine, 1505 Cottonwood Trail, Sarasota, FL 34232; 914-378-0411; [email protected]; www.floridasportsman.com/shows
fort Myers feb. 7-8, 2009 Florida Sportsman Fishing & Boating Show, Lee County Civic Center. Contact: Robin Smillie, Florida Sportsman Magazine, 3009 Keats St., Tampa, FL 33629; 813-839-7696; [email protected]; www.floridasportsman.com/shows
fort Walton Beach feb. 21-22, 2009 Florida Sportsman Fishing & Boating Show, Okaloosa County Fairgrounds. Contact: Denise Oyler, Florida Sportsman Magazine, 1505 Cottonwood Trail, Sarasota, FL 34232; 914-378-0411; [email protected]; www.floridasportsman.com/shows
Jacksonville Nov. 8-9, 2008 Florida Sportsman Fishing & Boating Show, Prime F. Osborn Convention Center. Contact: Robin Smillie, Florida Sportsman Magazine, 3009 Keats St., Tampa, FL 33629; 813-839-7696; [email protected]; www.floridasportsman.com/shows
Miami Beach feb. 12-16, 2009 Miami International Boat Show, Miami Beach Convention Center. Contact: Cathy Johnston, National Marine Manufacturers Association, 9050 Pines Blvd., Suite 305, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024; 954-441-3231; www.miamiboatshow.com
Miami Beach feb. 12-16, 2009 The Yacht & Brokerage Show, Collins Ave./Indian Creek Waterway. Contact: Julie Zub, Show Management, 1115 N.E. Ninth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304; 954-764-7642; [email protected]; www.showmanagement.com
Naples Jan. 15-18, 2009 Naples Boat Show, Renaissance Village. Contact: Summer Hoglund, Marine Industries Association of Collier County, P.O. Box 9887, Naples, FL 34101; 239-261-0882; [email protected]; www.miacc.org
Orlando Aug. 15-17, 2008 Hot Summer Boat Show, Orange County Convention Center. Contact: Shelly Jones, Central Florida Marine Trades Association, 455 S. Lake Destiny Road, Orlando, FL 32810; 407-298-1167; [email protected]; www.boatshowflorida.com
Orlando Nov. 15-16, 2008 Florida Sportsman Fishing & Boating Show, Central Florida Fairgrounds. Contact: Robin Smillie, Florida Sportsman Magazine, 3009 Keats St., Tampa, FL 33629; 813-839-7696; [email protected]; www.floridasportsman.com/shows
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Orlando feb. 19-22, 2009 Central Florida International Boat Show, Orange County Convention Center. Contact: Shelly Jones, Central Florida Marine Trades Association, 455 S. Lake Destiny Road, Orlando, FL 32810; 407-298-1167; shelly@boatshow florida.com; www.boatshowflorida.com
Sarasota April 16-19, 2009 Suncoast Boat Show, Ken Thompson Park on City Island. Contact: Julie Zub, Show Management, 1115 N.E. Ninth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304; 954-764-7642; juliez@showmanage ment.com; www.showmanagement.com
Sarasota Dates tBD Florida Sportsman Fishing & Boating Show, Venue TBD. Contact: Denise Oyler, Florida Sportsman Magazine, 1505 Cottonwood Trail, Sarasota, FL 34232; 914-378-0411; [email protected]; www.floridasportsman.com/shows
St. Petersburg Dec. 4-7, 2008 St. Petersburg Boat Show, Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin. Contact: Julie Zub, Show Management, 1115 N.E. Ninth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304; 954-764-7642; juliez@showmanage ment.com; www.showmanagement.com
tampa Sept. 27-28, 2008 Florida Sportsman Fishing & Boating Show, Florida State Fairgrounds. Contact: Robin Smillie, Florida Sportsman Magazine, 3009 Keats St., Tampa, FL 33629; 813-839-7696; [email protected]; www.floridasportsman.com/shows
tampa Sept. 5-7, 2008 Tampa Boat Show, Tampa Convention Center. Contact: Cathy Johnston, National Marine Manufacturers Association, 9050 Pines Blvd., Suite 305, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024; 954-441-3231; www.tampaboatshow.com
West Palm Beach Sept. 13-14, 2008 Florida Sportsman Fishing & Boating Show, South Florida Fairgrounds. Contact: Robin Smillie, Florida Sportsman Magazine, 3009 Keats St., Tampa, FL 33629; 813-839-7696; [email protected]; www.floridasportsman.com/shows
West Palm Beach March 26-29, 2009 Palm Beach Boat Show, Flagler Drive (downtown) and Palm Beach Convention Center. Contact: Julie Zub, Show Management, 1115 N.E. Ninth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304; 954-764-7642; [email protected]; www.showmanagement.com
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GeorgiaAtlanta
Jan. 14-18, 2009 Atlanta Boat Show, Georgia World Congress Center. Contact: Cathy Johnston, National Marine Manufacturers Association, 9050 Pines Blvd., Suite 305, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024; 954-441-3231; www.atlantaboatshow.com
IllinoisChicago
Jan. 14-18, 2009 Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoors Show, McCormick Place – North. Contact: Keith Ogulnick, National Marine Manufacturers Association, 9050 Pines Blvd., Suite 305, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024; 312-946-6242; www.chicagoboatshow.com
Collinsville Jan. 2-4, 2009 Let’s Go Fishing Show, Gateway Center. Contact: Steve Lengyel, Let’s Go Promotions, P.O. Box 38012, St. Louis, MO 63138; 618-288-9952; www.letsgoshows.com
rockford feb. 20-22, 2009 The 38th Annual Boat Show/Fishing Expo, Indoor Sports Center. Contact: Brenda Rotolo, Showtime Productions, P.O. Box 4372, Rockford, IL 61110; 815-877-8043; brenda@showtimeproduc tion.net; www.showtimeproduction.net
IndianaIndianapolis
feb. 20-March 1, 2009 Ford 55th Annual Indianapolis Boat, Sport & Travel Show, Indiana State Fairgrounds. Contact: Kevin Renfro, Renfro Productions & Management Inc., 6405 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Anderson, IN 46013; 765-641-7712; [email protected]; www.renfroproductions.com
IowaCedar falls
Jan. 23-25, 2009 Iowa Boat & Vacation Show, UNI-Dome. Contact: John Bunge, Iowa Show Productions Inc., P.O. Box 2460, Waterloo, IA 50704; 319-232-0218; [email protected]; www.iowashows.com
Cedar falls March 13-15, 2009 Eastern Iowa Sportshow, UNI-Dome. Contact: John Bunge, Iowa Show Productions Inc., P.O. Box 2460, Waterloo, IA 50704; 319-232-0218; [email protected]; www.iowashows.com
Coralville feb. 6-8, 2009 Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Sportshow, Coralville Marriott Conference Center. Contact: John Bunge, Iowa Show Productions Inc., P.O. Box 2460, Waterloo, IA 50704; 319-232-0218; [email protected]; www.iowashows.com
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Davenport Jan. 16-18, 2009 Quad City Boat, RV & Vacation Show, RiverCenter. Contact: John Bunge, Iowa Show Productions Inc., P.O. Box 2460, Waterloo, IA 50704; 319-232-0218; [email protected]; www.iowashows.com
KansasKansas City
Sept. 12-14, 2008 Fall RV & Boat Sale, Kansas Speedway. Contact: Jess Bodelson, Pat Riha Productions, 4049 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 205, Kansas City, MO 64111; 816-931-4686; [email protected]; www.patrihaproductions.com
LouisianaGonzales
March 13-15, 2009 30th Annual Louisiana Sportsmen’s Show & Festival, Lamar-Dixon Expo Center. Contact: Bob Del Giorno, Louisiana Sportsmen Show LLC, P.O. Box 2116, Kenner, LA 70063; 504-464-7363; [email protected]; www.lasportsmenshow.com
Houma Jan. 16-18, 2009 11th Annual Southern Louisiana Boat, Sport & RV Show, Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center. Contact: Bart Caple, BAC Productions, P.O. Box 1075, Lake Charles, LA 70602; 337-436-4355; [email protected]; www.bacshows.com
Lake Charles Jan. 23-25, 2009 24th Annual Central Gulf Coast Boat, Sport & RV Show, Lake Charles Civic Center. Contact: Bart Caple, BAC Productions, P.O. Box 1075, Lake Charles, LA 70602; 337-436-4355; [email protected]; www.bacshows.com
New Orleans Jan. 7-11, 2009 New Orleans Boat Show, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Contact: Barbara Sclafani, National Marine Manufacturers Association, 9050 Pines Blvd., Suite 305, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024; 504-780-1818; www.neworleansboatshow.com
Marylandtimonium
Jan. 8-11, 2009 25th Annual Fishing Expo & Boat Show, Maryland State Fairgrounds. Contact: Bob Dobart, East Coast Bass Shows Inc., 1702 Edwin Drive, Bel Air, MD 21015; 410-838-8687; info@fish ingexpo.com; www.fishingexpo.com
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MassachusettsMarlborough
Jan. 16-18, 2009 The Fly Fishing Show, Royal Plaza Trade Center. Contact: Chuck Furimsky or Dave Sewak, The Fly Fishing Show, 531 N. Center Ave., Suite 102, Somerset, PA 15501; 814-443-3638; [email protected]; www.flyfishingshow.com
West Springfield feb. 19-22, 2009 The Springfield Sportsmen & Boat Show, Eastern States Exposition. Contact: Douglas Sousa, Outdoor Sports Expo Group, P.O. Box 207, Granby, MA 01033; 413-467-2171; [email protected]; www.osegshows.com
Worcester feb. 5-8, 2009 Eastern Fishing & Outdoor Exposition, DCU Center. Contact: Jonathan Sauers, Eastern Fishing & Outdoor Exposition Inc./American Sportfishing Association, P.O. Box 4720, Portsmouth, NH 03802; 603-431-4315; [email protected]; www.sportshows.com
MichiganDetroit
Jan. 8-11, 2009 Ultimate Fishing Show Detroit, Rock Financial Showplace. Contact: Adam Starr, ShowSpan Inc., 2121 Celebration Drive N.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49525; 800-328-6550; [email protected]; www.showspan.com
Detroit feb. 14-22, 2009 Detroit Boat Show, Cobo Center. Contact: Jim Maples, Michigan Boating Industries Association, 32398 Five Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48154; 734-261-0123; [email protected]; www.detroitboatshow.net
Detroit feb. 26-March 1, 2009 Outdoorama, Rock Financial Showplace. Contact: Adam Starr, ShowSpan Inc., 2121 Celebration Drive N.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49525; 800-328-6550; [email protected]; www.showspan.com
Grand rapids feb. 18-22, 2009 Grand Rapids Boat Show, DeVos Place. Contact: Adam Starr, ShowSpan Inc., 2121 Celebration Drive N.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49525; 800-328-6550; [email protected]; www.showspan.com
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Grand rapids March 19-22, 2009 Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids, DeVos Place. Contact: Adam Starr, ShowSpan Inc., 2121 Celebration Drive N.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49525; 800-328-6550; [email protected]; www.showspan.com
Lansing March 12-15, 2009 Lansing Boat & Fishing Show, Lansing Center. Contact: Adam Starr, ShowSpan Inc., 2121 Celebration Drive N.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49525; 800-328-6550; [email protected]; www.showspan.com
Mount Clemens Sept. 17-21, 2008 Boat Show USA, Metro Beach Metropark. Contact: Jim Dixon, Boat Show USA LLC, 18530 Mack Ave., Suite 114, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236; 313-884-1776; [email protected]; www.boatshowusa.net
traverse City March 20-22, 2009 Traverse City Hunting & Fishing Expo, Civic Center/Howe Arena. Contact: Jim Liska, Expo Promotions, P.O. Box 821, Harbor Springs, MI 49740; 231-526-1270; [email protected]; www.tchuntfishexpo.com
MinnesotaDuluth
feb. 18-22, 2009 Duluth Boat, Sports & Travel Show, Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Contact: Randy Schauer, Shamrock Productions, 14550 Granada Drive, Apple Valley, MN 55124; 952-431-9630; [email protected]; www.shamrockprod.com
St. Cloud feb. 13-15, 2009 St. Cloud Sportsmen’s Show, St. Cloud Convention Center. Contact: Ben Michaels, Cenaiko Productions Inc., 9697 East River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55433; 763-755-8111; [email protected]; www.cenaiko.com
St. Paul Jan. 14-18, 2009 Minnesota Sportsmen’s Boat, Camping & Vacation Show, RiverCentre. Contact: Barry Cenaiko, Cenaiko Productions Inc., 9697 East River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55433; 763-755-8111; [email protected]; www.cenaiko.com
St. Paul feb. 26-March 1, 2009 Minnesota Boat & Marine Products Show, RiverCentre. Contact: Barry Cenaiko, Cenaiko Productions Inc., 9697 East River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55433; 763-755-8111; [email protected]; www.cenaiko.com
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MissouriKansas City
feb. 19-22, 2009 Mid-America Boat Show, Kansas City Convention Center. Contact: Jess Bodelson, Pat Riha Productions, 4049 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 205, Kansas City, MO 64111; 816-931-4686; [email protected]; www.patrihaproductions.com
NebraskaLincoln
Jan. 22-25, 2009 40th Annual Nebraska Boat, Sport & Travel Show, Lancaster Event Center. Contact: Pat Egan, Egan Enterprises Inc., 7825 Viburnum Drive, Lincoln, NE 68516-4455; 402-202-9370; [email protected]; www.nebraskasportsshow.com
New JerseyEdison
Oct. 3-5, 2008 New Jersey Fall Boat Show, New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center. Contact: Harry Lutz or Kevin McLaughlin, MAC Events LLC, 309 Morris Ave., Suite D, Spring Lake, NJ 07762; 732-449-4004; www.macevents.com
Edison feb. 19-22, 2009 New Jersey Boat Show, New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center. Contact: Harry Lutz or Kevin McLaughlin, MAC Events LLC, 309 Morris Ave., Suite D, Spring Lake, NJ 07762; 732-449-4004; www.macevents.com
Somerset Nov. 22-23, 2008 The International Fly Tying Symposium, Double Tree Hotel. Contact: Chuck Furimsky or Dave Sewak, The Fly Fishing Show, 531 N. Center Ave., Suite 102, Somerset, PA 15501; 814-443-3638; [email protected]; www.internationalflytyingsymposium.com
Somerset Jan. 23-25, 2009 The Fly Fishing Show, Garden State Exhibit Center. Contact: Chuck Furimsky or Dave Sewak, The Fly Fishing Show, 531 N. Center Ave., Suite 102, Somerset, PA 15501; 814-443-3638; [email protected]; www.flyfishingshow.com
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Somerset March 20-22, 2009 The Saltwater Fishing Expo, Garden State Exhibit Center. Contact: Jonathan Sauers, Eastern Fishing & Outdoor Exposition Inc./American Sportfishing Association, P.O. Box 4720, Portsmouth, NH 03802; 603-431-4315; [email protected]; www.sportshows.com
New YorkHamburg
March 12-15, 2009 WNY Sport & Travel Expo, Erie County Fairgrounds. Contact: Tom Shearer, Erie Promotions & Expos Inc., P.O. Box 174, North East, PA 16428; 814-725-3856; [email protected]; www.sportandtravelexpo.com
New York Dec. 13-21, 2008 New York National Boat Show, Jacob K. Javitz Convention Center. Contact: Laura Waters, National Marine Manufacturers Association, 148 W. 37th St., 11th Floor, New York, NY 10018; 312-946-6270; www.nyboatshow.com
Suffern March 5-8, 2009 World Fishing & Outdoor Exposition, Rockland Community College Field House. Contact: Jonathan Sauers, Eastern Fishing & Outdoor Exposition Inc./American Sportfishing Association, P.O. Box 4720, Portsmouth, NH 03802; 603-431-4315; [email protected]; www.sportshows.com
North CarolinaCharlotte
Aug. 15-17, 2008 Mid-Atlantic Fall Boat Show & Sale, Charlotte Convention Center. Contact: Russell Gray, Southeast Productions Inc., P.O. Box 7282, Greensboro, NC 27417; 336-855-0208; [email protected]; www.ncboatshows.com
Charlotte Jan. 30-31, 2009 The Fly Fishing Show & Wingshooting, Charlotte Merchandise Mart. Contact: Chuck Furimsky or Dave Sewak, The Fly Fishing Show, 531 N. Center Ave., Suite 102, Somerset, PA 15501; 814-443-3638; info@flyfishing show.com; www.flyfishingshow.com
Charlotte feb. 4-8, 2009 Mid-Atlantic Boat Show, Charlotte Convention Center. Contact: Russell Gray, Southeast Productions Inc., P.O. Box 7282, Greensboro, NC 27417; 336-855-0208; [email protected]; www.ncboatshows.com
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Greensboro Jan. 23-25, 2009 Bass & Saltwater Fishing Expo, Special Events Center at Greensboro Coliseum Complex. Contact: Russell Gray, Southeast Productions Inc., P.O. Box 7282, Greensboro, NC 27417; 336-855-0208; [email protected]; www.ncboatshows.com
Greensboro feb. 27-March 1, 2009 Central Carolina Boat Show, Special Events Center at Greensboro Coliseum Complex. Contact: Russell Gray, Southeast Productions Inc., P.O. Box 7282, Greensboro, NC 27417; 336-855-0208; [email protected]; www.ncboatshows.com
raleigh Aug. 22-24, 2008 Carolina Fall Boat Show & Sale, Jim Graham Building at North Carolina State Fairgrounds. Contact: Russell Gray, Southeast Productions Inc., P.O. Box 7282, Greensboro, NC 27417; 336-855-0208; [email protected]; www.ncboatshows.com
raleigh Jan. 9-11, 2009 Bass & Saltwater Fishing Expo, Jim Graham Building and Exposition Center at North Carolina State Fairgrounds. Contact: Russell Gray, Southeast Productions Inc., P.O. Box 7282, Greensboro, NC 27417; 336-855-0208; [email protected]; www.ncboatshows.com
raleigh feb. 20-22, 2009 Carolina Power & Sailboat Show, Jim Graham Building, Exposition Center and J.S. Dorton Arena at North Carolina State Fairgrounds. Contact: Russell Gray, Southeast Productions Inc., P.O. Box 7282, Greensboro, NC 27417; 336-855-0208; [email protected]; www.ncboatshows.com
North Dakotafargo
Jan. 23-25, 2009 Red River Valley Boat & Marine Products Show, Fargodome. Contact: Ben Michaels, Cenaiko Productions Inc., 9697 East River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55433; 763-755-8111; [email protected]; www.cenaiko.com
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fargo March 5-8, 2009 Red River Valley Sportsmen’s Boat, Camping & Vacation Show, Fargodome. Contact: Ben Michaels, Cenaiko Productions Inc., 9697 East River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55433; 763-755-8111; [email protected]; www.cenaiko.com
OhioCleveland
March 18-22, 2009 72nd Annual Cleveland Sport, Travel & Outdoor Show, I-X Center. Contact: Chris Fassnacht, Expositions Inc., P.O. Box 550, Cleveland, OH 44107; 216-529-1300; [email protected]; www.sportandtravel.com
OklahomaOklahoma City
feb. 12-15, 2009 30th Annual Oklahoma Tackle Show, State Fair Park. Contact: Todd Jameson, Renfro Productions & Management Inc., 6405 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Anderson, IN 46013; 765-641-7712; [email protected]; www.renfroproductions.com
tulsa feb. 2-8, 2009 Tulsa Boat, Sport & Travel Show, QuickTrip Center at Expo Square. Contact: Randy Chrisman, Magic Empire Recreation Inc., P.O. Box 2992, Tulsa, OK 74101; 918-486-3318; [email protected]; www.tulsaboatshow.com
OregonPortland
Jan. 3-4, 2009 The Fly Fishing Show, Oregon Convention Center. Contact: Chuck Furimsky or Dave Sewak, The Fly Fishing Show, 531 N. Center Ave., Suite 102, Somerset, PA 15501; 814-443-3638; [email protected]; www.flyfishingshow.com
Portland Jan. 3-11, 2009 Portland Boat Show, Portland Expo Center. Contact: Bill O’Loughlin, O’Loughlin Trade Shows, P.O. Box 80750, Portland, OR 97280; 503-246-8291; [email protected]; www.otshows.com
Portland feb. 4-8, 2009 Pacific Northwest Sportsmen’s Show, Portland Expo Center. Contact: Bill O’Loughlin, O’Loughlin Trade Shows, P.O. Box 80750, Portland, OR 97280; 503-246-8291; [email protected]; www.otshows.com
redmond March 5-8, 2009 Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show, Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center. Contact: Bill O’Loughlin, O’Loughlin Trade Shows, P.O. Box 80750, Portland, OR 97280; 503-246-8291; [email protected]; www.otshows.com
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PennsylvaniaErie
March 6-8, 2009 Erie Sport & Travel Expo, Erie Bayfront Convention Center. Contact: Tom Shearer, Erie Promotions & Expos Inc., P.O. Box 174, North East, PA 16428; 814-725-3856; [email protected]; www.sportandtravelexpo.com
Harrisburg feb. 7-15, 2009 Eastern Sport Show, Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center. Contact: Rich Casey, Reed Exhibitions, 225 Wyman St., Waltham, MA 02451; 781-734-8602; [email protected]; www.easternsportshow.com
Pittsburgh feb. 18-22, 2009 24th Annual Allegheny Sport, Travel & Outdoor Show, David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Contact: Chris Fassnacht, Expositions Inc., P.O. Box 550, Cleveland, OH 44107; 216-529-1300; exhibitorinfo@ expoinc.com; www.sportandtravel.com
rhode IslandNewport
Sept. 11-14, 2008 Newport International Boat Show, Newport Yachting Center, Oldport Marine, Bannister’s Wharf, Bowen’s Wharf and Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina. Contact: Nancy Piffard, Newport Exhibition Group, P.O. Box 698, Newport, RI 02840; 401-846-1115; [email protected]; www.newportboatshow.com
Providence Jan. 29-feb. 1, 2009 Providence Boat Show, Rhode Island Convention Center. Contact: Nancy Piffard, Newport Exhibition Group, P.O. Box 698, Newport, RI 02840; 401-846-1115; [email protected]; www.providenceboatshow.com
Providence April 3-5, 2009 New England Saltwater Fishing Show, Rhode Island Convention Center. Contact: Steve Medeiros, Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association, 6 Arnold Road, Coventry, RI 02816; 401-826-2121; [email protected]; www.nesaltwatershow.com
South Dakotarapid City
feb. 20-22, 2009 Black Hills Sports Show & Sale, Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. Contact: Naja Shriners & Rapid City Cosmopolitan Club, 4091 Sturgis Road, Rapid City, SD 57702; 605-343-4279; www.blackhillssportsshowandsale.org
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Sioux falls feb. 6-8, 2009 Sioux Empire Boat & Marine Products Show, Sioux Falls Convention Center. Contact: Barry Cenaiko, Cenaiko Productions Inc., 9697 East River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55433; 763-755-8111; [email protected]; www.cenaiko.com
Sioux falls March 12-15, 2009 Sioux Empire Sportsmen’s Boat, Camping & Vacation Show, Sioux Falls Convention Center. Contact: Barry Cenaiko, Cenaiko Productions Inc., 9697 East River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55433; 763-755-8111; [email protected]; www.cenaiko.com
tennesseefranklin
July 18-20, 2008 Tennessee Wildlife Extravaganza, Williamson County Ag Expo Park. Contact: Mark Lovell, Expo South, P.O. Box 1327, Cordova, TN 38088; 901-867-7007; [email protected]; www.exposouth.com
Memphis Aug. 8-10, 2008 Mid-South Hunting & Fishing Extravaganza, Agricenter. Contact: Mark Lovell, Expo South, P.O. Box 1327, Cordova, TN 38088; 901-867-7007; [email protected]; www.exposouth.com
Memphis Jan. 16-18, 2009 16th Annual Memphis Boat Show, Cook Convention Center. Contact: Mark Lovell, Expo South, P.O. Box 1327, Cordova, TN 38088; 901-867-7007; [email protected]; www.exposouth.com
Memphis feb. 20-22, 2009 45th Annual Mid-South Sports & Boat Show, Agricenter. Contact: Mark Lovell, Expo South, P.O. Box 1327, Cordova, TN 38088; 901-867-7007; [email protected]; www.exposouth.com
Nashville Jan. 9-11, 2009 Nashville Fishing Expo, Tennessee State Fairgrounds. Contact: Mark Lovell, Expo South, P.O. Box 1327, Cordova, TN 38088; 901-867-7007; [email protected]; www.exposouth.com
Nashville feb. 6-8, 2009 Nashville Boat Show, Tennessee State Fairgrounds. Contact: Mark Lovell, Expo South, P.O. Box 1327, Cordova, TN 38088; 901-867-7007; info@expo south.com; www.exposouth.com
texasAustin
Jan. 15-18, 2009 Austin Boat Show, Austin Convention Center. Contact: Jennifer McKinney, Town Lake Productions Inc., 918 Congress Ave., Suite 200, Austin, TX 78701; 512-494-1128; [email protected]; www.austinboatshow.com
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San Antonio Jan. 29-feb. 1, 2009 San Antonio Boat Show, Alamodome. Contact: Jennifer McKinney, River City Productions Inc., 918 Congress Ave., Suite 200, Austin, TX 78701; 512-481-1777; [email protected]; www.sanantonioboatshow.com
UtahSandy
March 12-15, 2009 Salt Lake City International Sportsmen’s Expo, South Towne Exposition Center. Contact: Brent Layng, International Sportsmen’s Expositions, P.O. Box 2569, Vancouver, WA 98668-2569; 360-693-3700; [email protected]; www.sportsexpos.com
Virginiarichmond
Jan. 16-18, 2009 Richmond Fishing Expo, Richmond Raceway Complex. Contact: Russell Gray, Southeast Productions Inc., P.O. Box 7282, Greensboro, NC 27417; 336-855-0208; [email protected]; www.ncboatshows.com
richmond Jan. 23-25, 2009 MAC Events Boat Show Richmond, Greater Richmond Convention Center. Contact: Harry Lutz, MAC Events LLC, 309 Morris Ave., Suite D, Spring Lake, NJ 07762; 732-449-4004; www.macevents.com
WashingtonBellevue
feb. 6-8, 2009 The Fly Fishing Show, Meydenbauer Center. Contact: Chuck Furimsky or Dave Sewak, The Fly Fishing Show, 531 N. Center Ave., Suite 102, Somerset, PA 15501; 814-443-3638; [email protected]; www.flyfishingshow.com
Monroe feb. 19-22, 2009 Evergreen Sportsmen’s Show, Evergreen State Fairgrounds. Contact: Bill O’Loughlin, O’Loughlin Trade Shows, P.O. Box 80750, Portland, OR 97280; 503-246-8291; [email protected]; www.otshows.com
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Puyallup Jan. 21-25, 2009 Washington Sportsmen’s Show, Western Washington Fairgrounds. Contact: Bill O’Loughlin, O’Loughlin Trade Shows, P.O. Box 80750, Portland, OR 97280; 503-246-8291; [email protected]; www.otshows.com
Spokane March 19-22, 2009 Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show, Spokane County Fairgrounds. Contact: Wanda Clifford, Inland Northwest Wildlife Council, 6116 N. Market St., Spokane, WA 99208; 509-487-8552; [email protected]; www.wildlifecouncil.org
tacoma Dates tBD Tacoma Dome Boat Show, Tacoma Dome. Contact: Bill O’Loughlin, O’Loughlin Trade Shows, P.O. Box 80750, Portland, OR 97280; 503-246-8291; [email protected]; www.otshows.com
WisconsinLa Crosse
feb. 12-15, 2009 La Crosse Boat, Sports & Travel Show, La Crosse Convention Center. Contact: Randy Schauer, Shamrock Productions, 14550 Granada Drive, Apple Valley, MN 55124; 952-431-9630; [email protected]; www.shamrockprod.com
Milwaukee Jan. 16-25, 2009 Milwaukee Boat Show, Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair Park. Contact: Adam Starr, ShowSpan Inc., 2121 Celebration Drive N.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49525; 800-328-6550; [email protected]; www.showspan.com
Milwaukee feb. 13-15, 2009 Milwaukee Muskie Fishing Expo, State Fair Park. Contact: Christopher Reuter, Reuter’s Show Productions Inc., 3442 Sugar Maple Lane, Verona, WI 53593; 608-445-4645; [email protected]; www.muskieexpo.com
West Allis March 4-8, 2009 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show, Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair Park. Contact: Charles S. Potter Jr., Great Outdoors LLC, 113 McHenry Road, Suite 268, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089; 800-472-2070; [email protected]; www.jsonline.com/sportsshow
InternatIonal ShowSCanadatoronto, Ontario
Jan. 10-18, 2009 Toronto International Boat Show, Direct Energy Centre. Contact: Cynthia Hare, National Marine Manufacturers Association, 18 King St. E., Unit E9, Bolton, ON L7E 1E8; 905-951-0009; www.torontoboatshow.com
toronto, Ontario March 18-22, 2009 Toronto Sportsmen’s Show, Direct Energy Centre. Contact: Tara Diaczyk, Canadian National Sportsmen’s Shows, 30 Village Centre Place, Mississauga, ON L4Z 1V9; 905-361-2677; [email protected]; www.sportshows.ca
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