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2010 Northwest Indiana Steelheaders Spring Fever Outdoor Show - 15 Feb 2010
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
Take in a movie!
LA Times Travel and Adventure Show 2010 - 13 Jan 2010Sponsored by the Los Angeles Times, in one month from today the Travel & Adventure Show 2010 begins!
Go to the 2010 Los Angeles Times Travel & Adventure Show
AT THE LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER! It’s the West’s largest travel event!
Get SHOW ONLY specials and giveaways on travel you won’t find anywhere else! Click here for a complete list of specials you’ll only find at the Travel & Adventure Show!
From safaris to scuba diving, wind surfing to wine tours, archeology excursions to relaxing on a pristine beach, here’s where you’ll discover amazing travel destinations, attractions, activities, resorts, products, luxury goods and services and so much more!
More than 500 exhibitors. Trip giveaways. Cultural entertainment. And travel experts Rick Steves, Arthur and Pauline Frommer and more. It’s everything you need to get far away from the every day.
February 13 – 14, 2010
Los Angeles Convention Center
Travel Trade: Saturday 8 – 10 am
Public: Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 5 pm
Fishing Lodges: Avoid Disasterous Sports Shows! - 6 Jan 2010With the turn in the economy, this year’s marketing is going to be more important than ever.
In good economy and bad – some businesses manage to weather the storm and keep sailing, while their competition flounders, seemingly without a rudder. Success depends on many factors, to be sure, but so does Failure!
What boat are you in this year?
2010 Sport Show Season
In addition, I recommend that you learn all that you can from Barry Siskind
Below I’m republishing an article I wrote in March of 2008 – Making Trade Shows Work
Minneapolis All Canada Trade Show 2010 - 5 Jan 2010One Month From Today!
Minneapolis All-Canada Sport Show
All-Canada Show- Minneapolis
Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403-2781
(612) 335-6025
February 5-7, 2010
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 Sport Shows!
Take in the displays and attend the FREE seminars:
Hours:
Friday 3p.m. To 9 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. To 6 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. To 4 p.m.
2010 GRAND PRIZE - for all eleven markets
Anthony J. Padgett original work of art, PLUS a Cabela’s Gift Card valued at $1,000.
U.S. 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 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.
Directions to easily locate the Convention Center
Driving Directions to Minneapolis Convention Center
Parking Facilities at the Center and in the City
Metro-transit delivers you care free around the city
Travel easily with Metro-transit
Hotels in Downtown Minneapolis
Marriott Minneapolis City Centre
Weather in Minneapolis
Check the Weather in Minneapolis before you leave
Shopping is a premium in Minneapolis & her twin City St. Paul
Restaurants:
Reviews and photos of Minneapolis restaurants
Include Minneapolis Entertainment and night life in your weekend
Visit Minneapolis All- Canada Show Website
Sports Show in Minneapolis 2010 – All Canada Show - 5 Jan 2010Minneapolis All-Canada Sport Show
All-Canada Show- Minneapolis 2010
Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403-2781
(612) 335-6025
February 5-7, 2010
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 Sport Shows!
Take in the displays and attend the FREE seminars:
Hours:
Friday February 5 3p.m. To 9 p.m.
5 p.m. Don Lamont presents Catfishing Canada
Saturday February 6 10 a.m. To 6 p.m.
12 noon Norm McCreight presents Big Pike Tactics
Sunday February 7 10 a.m. To 4 p.m.
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.
U.S. 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 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.
Directions to easily locate the Convention Center
Driving Directions to Minneapolis Convention Center
Parking Facilities at the Center and in the City
Metro-transit delivers you care free around the city
Travel easily with Metro-transit
Hotels in Downtown Minneapolis
Marriott Minneapolis City Centre
Weather in Minneapolis
Check the Weather in Minneapolis before you leave
Shopping is a premium in Minneapolis & her twin City St. Paul
Restaurants:
Reviews and photos of Minneapolis restaurants
Include Minneapolis Entertainment and night life in your weekend
Visit Minneapolis All- Canada Show Website
Illinois Fish & Feather Expo 2010 - 29 Dec 2009Illinois 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.
All Canada Sports Show in Milwaukee 2010 - 21 Dec 2009Starting in One Month!
Milwaukee All Canada Show
Milwaukee County Sports Complex
6000 Ryan Rd.
Franklin, WI 53132-
(414) 423-9267
January 21-24, 2010
Hours:
Thursday January 21 5-9
Friday January 22 3-9
Saturday January 23 10-6
Sunday January 24 10-4
Norm McCreight brings a lifetime of outdoor experiences to the All-Canada
Mainstage. 2009 was 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.
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:
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites- Milwaukee
Things to do in Milwaukee
Restaurants
Enjoy exploring Milwaukee’s Unique History
Museums
Great Consignment of Thrifty Shopping
Minneapolis Boat Show 2010 - 20 Dec 2009It Starts In Just One Month!
Minneapolis Boat Show
January 20-24, 2010
Show Details
Dates & Location
Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 2nd Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Show Hours
- Wednesday, January 20 ..5pm–10pm
- Thursday, January 21 ….12pm–10pm
- Friday, January 22 ………12pm–10pm
- Saturday, January 23 …..10am–9pm
- Sunday, January 24 …….10am–5pm
Admission
Beginning in early December 2009, pick up $3 off Adult Admission Discount Tickets good any day of the show at participating dealers, Minnesota Cub Foods stores and Subway restaurants.
Adults (16 and older): $10.00
Senior Day, Thursday, Jan 21 (62+) $5.00
Youth (13-15): $5.00
Children (12 and younger): FREE
Active Military: FREE Just show your active military ID at the Box Office onsite for FREE admission!
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
Attend the opening night of the Boat Show and get a taste of summer in the middle of January! Sample delicacies from your favorite summertime haunts like Maynard’s, Captain Jack’s, Sunset’s of Wayzata, Lola’s Lakehouse and Zorbaz while listening to live music and seeing all the latest boats and marine accessories. A portion of the admission proceeds from this evening will be donated to the building of the Ronald McDonald House within Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. The event will take place from 5pm-8pm or while suppies last! Don’t miss this fun and tasty evening supporting a great cause!
Avast ye mateys, surrender your booty! Visit this interactive exhibit and learn how pirates played an active role in early Colonial America — from selling the colonists inexpensive untaxed goods to the start of the first North American college. Attendees young and old will enjoy visiting the pirates, taking home signed pirate articles and pardons, seeing their pub, the gunsmith, the stocks and taking pictures in pirate dress. Aaarrrggggh!
Prepare to be amazed! Watch as pro wakeboarders perform spectacular tricks and stunts on over 160′ of water—right on the show floor!
Think owning a boat is out of your reach? Think again! When it comes to enjoyable ways to spend your leisure time, boating is for more affordable than you may realize. Visit the Affordability Pavilion to check out a special showcase of boats you can own for less than $250 per month.
When you compare the costs of boating to a single day at an amusement park or a trip to any major league game, you’ll find that dollar for dollar, boating is really quite affordable. See for yourself how boating can stretch your vacation and leisure time budget.
Meet SpongeBob SquarePants
Straight from Bikini Bottom, SpongeBob SquarePants will visit the Minneapolis Boat Show on Saturday, January 23th 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!
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.
Travel easily with Metro-transit
Accommodations:
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
Marriott Minneapolis City Centre
Shopping
Mall of America
Restaurants:
Reviews and photos of Minneapolis restaurants
Highlight Features of the Chicago 2010 All Canada Sports Show - 14 Dec 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.
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
Courtyard by Marriott
www.stcharlescourtyard.com
Holiday Inn Express
www.hiexpress.com/chi-stcharles
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
Attend the All-Canada Show Chicago in St. Charles Illinois
at the Pheasant Run Resort Mega Center! Jan 14-17, 2010
Indianapolis All Canada Show – Sport Show 2010 - 11 Dec 2009One Month From Today!!
Indianapolis All Canada Show
The Fountains
502 E Carmel Dr
Carmel, IN 46032-
(317) 566-3400
January 11-13, 2010
Hours:
Monday, January 11 5p.m.-9p.m.
Tuesday, January 12 3p.m.-9p.m.
Wednesday January 13 10p.m.-3p.m.
Seminars offered each day by Norm McCreight who brings a lifetime of outdoor experiences to the All-Canada
2009 is the 25th anniversary of Norm doing seminars at the All-Canada Show. Norm’s two seminars;
Big Pike Tactics and the Art of Moose Hunting.
WORLD RECORD WHITETAIL – THE HANSON BUCK
Presented by Cabela’s
The World Record Whitetail exhibit ‘Hanson Buck’ presented by Cabela’s visits the All-Canada Show. This life-size exhibit brings you face-to-face with the magnificent buck shot byMilo Hanson of Biggar, Saskatchewan in 1993.
Built by Hawkins Taxidermy Winnipeg, Manitoba the ‘Hanson Buck’ is sure to capture your attention.
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.
2010 GRAND PRIZE – for all eleven markets
Anthony J. Padgett original work of art
The Search
PLUS
$1,000 Cabela’s Gift Card
Take in a FREE Seminar
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.
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.
Check the Weather Forecast in Carmel before you leave
Accommodations nearby
SpringHill Suites Indianapolis Carmel
Doubletree Quest Suites Indianapolis-Carmel
Explore a great dining experience in Carmel
What to do in Carmel?
Treat the family to a magical adventure in a balloon
Visit CanadianFishingBook Website
WORLD RECORD WHITETAIL – THE HANSON BUCK
Presented by Cabela’s
The World Record Whitetail exhibit ‘Hanson Buck’ presented by Cabela’s visits the All-
Canada Show. This life-size exhibit brings you face-to-face with the magnificent buck shot by
Milo Hanson of Biggar, Saskatchewan in 1993. Built by Hawkins Taxidermy Winnipeg,
Manitoba the ‘Hanson Buck’ is sure to capture your attention.
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