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Consumer Show Calendar
Events Calendar Compiled By Nathan Benson Consumer Show Calendar Contact the show producers listed for information about exhibiting at 2008-2009 fishing and boating shows in your area. Alabama Birmingham 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 Alaska Anchorage 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 Arizona Glendale 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; blayng@sportsexpos. com; www.sportsexpos.com California Del 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 ftr 116 July 2008 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; blayng@sportsexpos. com; 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; blayng@ sportsexpos.com; www.sportsexpos.com Colorado Denver 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; blayng@sportsexpos. com; 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 117 FTR July 2008 Events Calendar Connecticut Hartford 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 Florida Fort 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; juliez@showmanagement. com; 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 AMERICAN SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION and FRED HALL & ASSOCIATES present 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; juliez@showmanagement. com; 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; director@miacc. org; 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 TM s ’ l l a H d F re 2 0 0 9 FISHING TACKLE, BOAT & TRAVEL SHOWS The World’s Finest Shows in the Nation’s Strongest Market 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 LOS ANGELES MARCH 4-8 Long Beach Convention Center SAN DIEGO MARCH 25-29 Del Mar Fairgrounds If you haven’t been to a Fred Hall/ASA Show, you haven’t seen the finest fishing show in the world! ftr 118 July 2008 circle no. 034 on reader service card Fred Hall & Associates, P.O. Box 2925, Camarillo, CA 93011-2925 (805) 389-3339 • Fax (805) 389-1219 • www.fredhall.com 119 FTR circle no. 020 on reader service card July 2008 Events Calendar Orlando Feb. 19-22, 2009 Sarasota 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 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; 954441-3231; 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; 954-7647642; [email protected]; www.showmanagement.com Georgia 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 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 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 Illinois Chicago 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 Indiana Indianapolis July ad FTR 05/22/08 - ICAST Take the 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; 765-6417712; [email protected]; www.renfroproductions.com e m e tr -am circle no. 040 on reader service card Cedar 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; info@ iowashows.com; www.iowashows.com Finesse Worm Xtreme Scent? O Yes O No Extreme Stink? O Yes O No Free yourself from the stink and embrace the power of the scent. Fishbites Xtreme Scent Release lures give you the scent that melts in the water, not on your hands.® Fishbites Xtreme is made from our proprietary, biodegradable hydrogel that locks the liquid in the lure until it hits the water. Once immersed, the water-based plastic lure begins unloading massive doses of scent that over 90 species of freshwater and saltwater fish have found irresistible! Visit Fishbites’ ICAST booth #145 to see the new shapes and colors for 2009 as well as our popular line of cut baits and take advantage of Super Show Specials. All Fishbites products are made with pride in St. Augustine, FL USA. Carr Specialty Baits, Inc. 56 South Dixie Hwy - Unit 7 St. Augustine, FL 32084 (877) 840.2248 ftr 120 July 2008 Iowa Collinsville Atlanta fishbites.com www. circle no. 018 on reader service card 121 FTR July 2008 Events Calendar Louisiana Davenport Jan. 16-18, 2009 New Orleans Jan. 7-11, 2009 Gonzales 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 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 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; bob@lasportsmenshow. com; www.lasportsmenshow.com Kansas Kansas 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 Maryland Timonium Houma Jan. 8-11, 2009 Jan. 16-18, 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 11th Annual Southern Louisiana Boat, Sport & RV Show, HoumaTerrebonne 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; info@ www.bacshows.com MB SWIMSHAD 1_2 PG FTR:MB SWIMSHAD 1_2 bacshows.com; PG FTR 5/27/08 1:45 PM Page 1 U.S. Patent No. 7,266.922 NEW 5-1/2" HARDNOSE® SWIMSHAD • Hollow spine from head to tail for tantalizing action • Hookslot for easy rigging and better hooksets • Patented harder head resists tearing which helps you catch more fish per bait! BLUE BACK HERRING (Pearl/Blue Back) SHAD (Pearl/Black Back) Comes packaged with an Eagle Claw® Lazer Sharp™ 7/0 Platinum Black™ hook with a 3/16 oz. weight! CHARTREUSE SHAD (Pearl/Chart. Back) SILVER SHINER (Pearl/Silver Back) 1111 State Docks Road • Eufaula, AL 36027 800-841-8435 • 334-687-5716 www.mannsbait.com EAGLE CLAW® and LAZER SHARP® are registered trademarks® of the Wright & McGill Co. ftr 122 July 2008 circle no. 029 on reader service card 123 FTR July 2008 Events Calendar Massachusetts Marlborough 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; info@flyfishingshow. com; 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; jonathan@sportshows. com; www.sportshows.com Michigan Detroit 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 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 Traverse City St. Cloud 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 Minnesota Duluth 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 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 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 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; boatshowusa@ hotmail.com; www.boatshowusa.net Feb. 26-March 1, 2009 MB WEASEL 1_2 PG FTR:MB WEASEL 1_2 PG FTR 5/27/08 2:20 PM Page 1 The Weasel’s hollow lip creates a new and unique swimming action not found on any other frog-style hollow body lures. Fish it on top or crank it 1 to 2 feet below the surface. Equipped with Eagle Claw® Lazer Sharp™ Platinum Black™ 3/0 twin hook. Minnesota Boat & Marine Products Show, RiverCentre. Contact: Barry Cenaiko, Cenaiko Productions Inc., 9697 East River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55433; 763-755-8111; barry@ cenaiko.com; www.cenaiko.com Patent Pending HOLLOW LIP Flexible lip creates erratic action! Dives to 2 feet. 1111 State Docks Road • Eufaula, AL 36027 800-841-8435 • 334-687-5716 EAGLE CLAW® and LAZER SHARP® are registered trademarks® of the Wright & McGill Co. ftr 124 July 2008 circle no. 021 on reader service card circle no. 030 on reader service card www.mannsbait.com 125 FTR July 2008 Events Calendar Missouri Kansas 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 Nebraska Lincoln 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 Jersey Edison 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; info@flyfishingshow. com; www.flyfishingshow.com 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; jonathan@sportshows. com; www.sportshows.com New York Hamburg 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; tom@eriepromoandexpo. com; 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 Carolina Charlotte 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; rgray@ncboatshows. com; www.ncboatshows.com KICK LUNKER BUTT. ARDENT 2008. Why do we hand assemble and performance test? Offer the best components and warranty? Do all we can to always deliver superior quality and high performance? Simple. To make sure your customers win on the water. And you do the same at the register. ftr 126 July 2008 circle no. 004 on reader service card ardentreels.com circle no. 006 on reader service card 127 FTR July 2008 Events Calendar 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; rgray@ncboatshows. com; 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; rgray@ncboatshows. com; 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; rgray@ncboatshows. com; 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; rgray@ncboatshows. com; 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 Dakota Fargo 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 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 Ohio Portland Redmond 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; info@otshows. com; www.otshows.com 1005_JOSH_ICAST Brand Ad 3/26/08 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; info@ otshows.com; www.otshows.com 4:41 PM Page 1 Cleveland 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 Oklahoma Oklahoma 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; 918-4863318; [email protected]; www.tulsaboatshow.com Oregon Portland 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; info@flyfishingshow. com; 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; 503246-8291; [email protected]; www. otshows.com ftr 128 July 2008 circle no. 043 on reader service card circle no. 080 on reader service card 129 FTR July 2008 Events Calendar Pennsylvania Erie 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 ftr 130 July 2008 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 Island Newport 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 circle no. 073 on reader service card 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; 401846-1115; npiffard@newportexhibition. com; 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; steve@risaa. org; www.nesaltwatershow.com South Dakota Rapid 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 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; barry@ cenaiko.com; 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 Tennessee Franklin 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 circle no. 082 on reader service card 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 Texas Austin 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 131 FTR July 2008 Events Calendar 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 Utah Sandy March 12-15, 2009 &,92/$3 &,92%%,3 &,9&)3().' /54&)43 &,92%%, /54&)43 0,)%23 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; 360693-3700; [email protected]; www.sportsexpos.com Virginia Richmond Jan. 16-18, 2009 Mel Krieger + Ross Reels = ESSENCE FLY RODS Impressive at any price, but amazing starting at just $99.00! 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 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; info@ otshows.com; 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 Wisconsin La 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; events@ showspan.com; 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; dr924fish@ yahoo.com; 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; go2show@msn. com; www.jsonline.com/sportsshow International Shows Canada Toronto, 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; 905951-0009; 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; info@ sportshows.ca; www.sportshows.ca 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 Washington Bellevue Feb. 6-8, 2009 Mel Krieger is unquestionably the top fly fishing instructor in the world. After more than 40 years of teaching fly fishing and fly casting to thousands of people around the world, Mel has joined the Ross Worldwide team in the design and development of the Essence series fly rods. 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 A great casting rod is an invaluable tool in the sport of fly fishing, and this is exactly what you get in every Essence series fly rod. I proudly fish these rods myself! Mel 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 www.rossreelsworldwide.com ftr 132 July 2008 circle no. 038 on reader service card circle no. 025 on reader service card 133 FTR July 2008
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