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JANUARY 2008
January TBA
RV Central/RV Show, Sioux City Convention Center, Sioux City, IA, RV Central, Stan Vander Plaats, (712) 324-5395, www.rvcentralinc.com
January 4-6
Toledo Super Boat Show, Sea Gate Center, Toledo, Ohio, Odessey Expositions, Bob Lynch, (971) 780-0538, www.rvexpo.net
January 4-6
All Canada Show, Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN, Exhibit Hall A, (612) 335-6035, Fax (612) 335-6757. 
January 4-6
Let’s Go Fishing Show, Gateway Center, Collinsville, IL, Let’s Go Promotions, www.letsgoshows.com Steve Lengyel (314) 355-1236, Fax (618) 288-9852.
January 4-6
Annual DesMoines Sport, Boat, Tackle, Vacation RV Show, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Varied Industries Bldg., DesMoines, IA, R.K. Shows, Inc., Rex Kehrli (563) 927-8176, www.rkshows.com
January 9-13
Kansas City Sport Show, Bartle Hall, Kansas City, MO, NMMA Boat Shows, Gerry Mulcahy, (314) 567-0020 or (800) 985-2404, gmulcahy@nmma.org, www.kansascitysportshow.com
January 9-13
Minnesota Sportsmen's Boat, Camping & Vacation Show, RiverCentre, St. Paul, MN, Cenaiko Productions, Barry Cenaiko, (763) 755-8111, www.cenaiko.com
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January 9-13
Nashville Boat & Sports Show, Nashville Convention Center, Nashville, TN, NMMA Boat Shows, Kim Muncy (502) 935-4141, fax (502) 935-4551, www.nmma.org www.nashvilleboatshow.com
January 10-13
All-Canada Show, Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles, IL, (630) 584-6300, Fax (630) 584-4693.
January 10-13
St. Louis RV, Camping & Travel Show, American Center, St. Louis, MO, RVDA, Steve Lengyel (314) 355-1236, Fax (618) 288-9852, www.stlrv.com
January 10-13
Ultimate Fishing Show, Rock Financial Showplace, Detroit, MI, Showspan, Adam Starr, (616) 447-2860, www.showspan.com
January 11-13
The Chicago Muskie Show, Harper College (Roselle & Algonquin Rds.), Palatine, IL, Tri-Esox Productions, Lynn Shuster, (847) 328-6200, www.chicagomuskieshow.com
January 11-20
Cleveland Boat Waterfront Lifestyle Expo, I-X Center, Cleveland, OH, LEMTA, Shawn Fergus (440) 899-5009, slfergus@boatohio.com www.lemta.com or www.boatohio.com
January 12-20
Central Indiana RV Show, Indiana State Fairgrounds, West Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN, Renfro Productions, Kevin Renfro (877) 892-1723, www.renfroproductions.com
January 14-16
All-Canada Show, The Fountains, Indianapolis, IN, (317) 566-3400.
January 16-20
Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoor Show, McCormick Place North Building, Chicago, IL, NMMA, Keith Ogulnick (312) 946-6242, kogulnick@nmma.org www.chicagoboatshow.com or www.nmma.org.
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January 16-20
Chicagoland Outdoor Show, Donald L. Stephens Expo Center (formerly known as the Rosemont Convention Center), Rosemont, IL. Chicago Events, Vincent Caprio (203) 402-7255, www.chicagolandsportshow.com
January 17-20
1st Annual Grand Rapids Camper, Travel & RV Show at DeVos Place, ShowSpan, Inc., Adam Starr (800) 328-6550, www.wisconsinboatshow.com or www.showspan.com
January 17-20
Valley RV & Camping Super Show, Century Center, South Bend, IN., Mark Bowersox, www.rvshows.org (317) 247-6258.
January 18-20
Quad City Boat, RV & Vacation Show, River Center, Davenport, IA, Iowa Show Productions, John Bunge (319) 232-0218, www.iowashows.com
January 18-20
The Boat Show, St. Charles Convention Center, St. Charles, MO, Let’s Go Promotions, Seven Lengyel (314) 355-1236, fax (618) 288-9852, www.letsgoshows.com or www.strv.com
January 18-20
All-Canada Show, Milwaukee County Sports Complex, Franklin, WI, (414) 423-9267, fax (414) 423-9270.
January 18-20
Pheasants Forever National Pheasant Fest, River Centre, St. Paul, Minn. Pheasants Forever, (887) 773-2070, www.pheasantsforever.org or www.seedesmoines.com
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January 18-27
Milwaukee Boat Show, Wisconsin Expo Center State Fair Park, Milwaukee, WI, ShowSpan, Inc., (800) 328-6550, www.wisconsinboatshow.com or www.showspan.comJanuary 18-27
50th Annual Cincinnati Travel, Sports and Boat Show, Cincinnati Convention Center, Cincinnati, OH, Hart Productions, Vicki Diebold (887) 704-8190, www.hartproductions.com
January 21-23
All-Canada Show, Marriott Madison West, Atrium Hotel and Conference Center, Middleton, WI, Eric Maravilla (608) 831-2000; Fax (608) 831-1376.
January 23-27
Cincinnati Hunting and Fishing Show, Cincinnati Convention Center, Cincinnati, OH, Hart Prod. (887) 704-8190, www.hartproductions.com
January 23-27
Minneapolis Boat Show, Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN. NMMA Boat Shows. Mimi Patel, (312) 946-6267, www.nmma.org or www.minneapolisboatshow.com
January 24-27
All-Canada Show, ShopKo Hall, Green Bay, WI, Eric Maravilla (920) 494-5664.
January 24-27
Michigan Camper, Travel & RV Show, Ford Fields, Detroit, MI. Show Span, Inc., (616) 447-2860, www.showspan.com
January 24-27
Chicago RV Camping and Van Show, Donald E. Stephens Convention Ctr., Rosemont, IL, RVE, Inc., Keith Mistrick, (847) 934-8300, www.chicagorvshow.com
January 25-27
Iowa Boat & Vacation Show. UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls, IA, Iowa Show Productions, Inc. (319) 232-0218, www.iowashows.com
January 25-27
Red River Valley Boat & Marine Products Show, Fargodome, Fargo, ND, Cenaiko Productions, Barry Cenaiko, (763) 755-8111, Fax (763) 755-8124, www.cenaiko.com |
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January 25-27
7th Annual Madison Boat Show, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI, AGI Events, Vilma Fraguada, (800) 848-6247, www.agievents.com
January 25-27
Extreme Muskie Expo, Medina Entertainment Center in Medina, MN, IDS Enterprises, Jim Stella (847)392-9718, www.extrememuskieexpo.com
January 25-27
Midstate Fish & Feather Expo, Interstate Center, Bloomington, IL, Larry Andris (309) 452-9646, www.midstatefishandfeather.com
January 25-27
Rochester Sports & Vacation Show, Mayo Civic Center, Rochester, MN, B & J Promotions, (507) 387-7469.
January 25-27
Northern Wisconsin Deer Classic and Outdoor Expo, Eau Claire Sports Center, Eau Claire, WI, Wildlife Heritage Assoc., Hugh Price (763) 746-2656 or hughprice@msn.com www.deer-expo.com
Jan 26 & 27
Quincy RV & Camping Show - Oakley-Lindsay Center - Quincy IL 309-962-6465
www.eventsltd.org
January 26-27
Hammond Outdoor Sport Show, The Jean Shepherd Community Center, Dowling Park, Hammond, IN, Donna Muta(219) 853-6378. x-316
January 26-February 3
51st Louisville Sport, Boat, RV, & Vacation Show, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, KY, NMMA, Kimberly Muncy (502) 935-4141, Fax (502) 935-4551, www.louisvilleboatshow.com or www.nmma.org
January 31-February 3
Strictly Sail Chicago, Navy Pier, Chicago, IL, NMMA, Sail America, Scott West (800) 817-SAIL, www.sailamerica.com
January 31-February 3
Fort Wayne RV & Camping Show, Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, IN, IMHA-RVIC (317) 247-6258, Fax (317) 243-9174, www.rvshows.org
FEBRUARY 2008
February 1-3
All-Canada Show, Veteran’s Auditorium, DesMoines, IA, (515) 565-800, fax (515) 564-8001. |
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February 2-10
Eastern Sports,Travel & Outdoor Show, State Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA, Reed Exhibition Companies, Rich Casey (800) 732-2914, fax (781) 622-8042, www.sport.reedexpo.com
February 4-6
All-Canada Show, Holiday Inn Convention Centre, Omaha, NE, Eric Maravilla (402) 393-3950.
February 6-10
St. Louis Boat & Sports Show, America's Center and Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, MO, NMMA Boat Shows Mark Adams (314) 567-0020, Fax (314) 567-1810, www.nmma.org or www.stlouisboatshow.com
February 7-10
Annual Flint Camper & RV Show, Perani Arena & Events Center, Flint, MI, MARVAC, Bill Sheffer (800) 422-3543, www.marvac.org
February 7-10
Minneapolis/St. Paul RV, Vacation & Camping Show, Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN, AGI Events, Vilma Fraguada, (800) 848-6247, www.agievents.com
February 7-10
Minnesota Boat & Marine Products Show, RiverCentre, St. Paul, MN, Cenaiko Productions, Barry Cenaiko (763) 755-8111, www.cenaiko.com
February 7-10
Columbus Boat & RV Show, Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH, Hart Productions, Chip Hart, (877) 704-8190, fax (513) 797-1013, www.hartproductions.com
February 7-10
LaCrosse Boat, Sports & Travel Show, LaCrosse Expo Center, LaCrosse, WI, Shamrock Productions, (952) 431-9630, www.shamrockprod.com
February 7-10
Columbus Sport, Vacation & Boat Show, Ohio Expo Center, Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, OH. Hart Productions, Chip Hart, (513) 281-0022, Fax (513) 281-3322, www.hartproductions.com
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February 8-10
Michigan Deer & Turkey Spectacular, Lansing Ctr., Lansing, MI, Target Communications (262) 242-3990, Fax (262) 242-7391, www.deerinfo.comFebruary 8-10
Cedar Rapids Sports Show, Coralville Conference Center, Coralville, IA, Iowa Show Prod., John Bunge (319) 232-0218, www.iowashows.com
February 8-10
All-Canada Show, St. Charles Convention Center, St. Charles, MO, (636) 669-3000.
February 8-10
Sioux Empire Boat & Marine Products Show, Sioux Falls Convention Center, Sioux Falls, SD. Cenaiko Productions (763) 755-8111, Fax (736) 288-9852, www.cenaiko.com
February 8-10
Jim Strader Hunting and Fishing Expo, Kentucky International Convention Center, Downtown Louisville, Louisville, KY, Jim Strader (502) 254-5000, fax (502) 339-3590, www.jimstrader.com
February 8-10
Milwaukee Musky Expo, State Fair Park, West Allis, WI, Reuter's Show Productions (608) 833-6955, www.muskieexpo.com
February 9-10
Tinley Park Fishing & Outdoor Show, Tinley Park High School, 6111 W. 175th Street (east of Ridgeland), Tinley Park, IL, Richard Komar (708) 444-0921.
February 13-17
Grand Rapids Boat Show, DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI, ShowSpan, Inc., Adam Starr, (616) 447-2860, www.showspan.com
February 13-17
Duluth Boat, Sports & Travel Show, Duluth Entertainment & Convention Center, Duluth, MN, Shamrock Prod. (952) 431-9630, www.shamrockprod.com
February 13-17
42nd Detroit Camper & RV Show, Rock Financial Show Place, Novi, MI, MARVAC, Bill Sheffer (800) 422-6478, www.marvac.org
February 14-17
Schaumburg Boat & Sport Show, Schaumburg Convention Center, Schaumburg, IL. NMMA, Keith Ogulnick, (312) 946-6242, www.nmma.org or www.schaumburgsportshow.com |
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February 14-17
Hunting, Fishing and Outdoor Adventure Show, QCCA Expo Center, Rock Island, IL. Quad City Conservation Alliance, Inc., Arlynn Hartwig (309) 788-5912, www.qccaexpocenter.com
February 15-17
Central Illinois Boat and Fishing Show, East Peoria Events Center, East Peoria, IL. R & B Productions, Andy Dugos, (309) 693-9667, ext. 18, Fax (309) 693-3465, www.rbshows.com
February 15-17
St. Cloud Sportsmen’s Show, St. Cloud Civic Center, St. Cloud, MN. Cenaiko Productions, Barry Cenaiko, (763) 755-8111, www.cenaiko.com
February 15-17
Black Hills Sport Show and Sales, Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City, SD, Jim Glines (605) 343-4279, www.backhillssportsshowandsales.org
February 15-17
Indiana Deer & Turkey Exposition, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Exposition Hall, Indianapolis, IN, Renfro Productions & Management, Inc. (800) 892-1723.
February 15-17
St. Louis Deer Classic and Outdoor Expo, Gateway Center, Collinsville, IL, Wildlife Heritage Assoc., Hugh Price (763) 746-2656, Fax (763) 746-2659, or hughprice@msn.com www.deer-expo.com February 15-17 and 22-24
Dayton RV Super Show, Airport Expo Center, Vandalia, OH, Odyssey Expositions, Pam Lynch, (941) 827-7144, www.rvexpo.com
February 15-24
Indianapolis Boat, Sport & Travel Show, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, IN, Renfro Productions & Management, Inc. Kevin Renfro (877) 892-1723, www.renfroproductions.com
February 16-24
Detroit Boat Show, Cobo Convention/Exhibition Center, Detroit, MI, MBIA, Jim Maples (734) 261-0123, ext. 202, Fax (734) 261-0880, www.mbia.org
February 21-24
Des Moines Sportshow, Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, IA, NMMA, Gerry Mulcahy, (314) 567-0020 or (800) 985-2402, gmulcahy@nmma.org www.desmoinessportshow.com or www.nmma.org
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February 21-24
Kansas Sports, Boat & Travel Show, Kansas Coliseum, Valley Center, KS, AGI Events, Debbie Hathorne (303) 892-6800, Fax (303) 892-6322, www.agievents.com
February 22-24
Illinois Deer & Turkey Classic, Interstate Center, Bloomington, IL, Target Communications (262) 242-3990, Fax (262) 242-7391, www.deerinfo.com
February 22-24
Madison Fishing Expo, Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Center, Madison, WI, (608) 245-1040, www.madfishexpo.com
February 22-24
Wisconsin Deer Classic and Hunting Expo, ShopKo Hall, Expo Centre, Green Bay, WI, (800) 628-7971.
February 23-24
Northwest Indiana Steelheaders Spring Fever Outdoor Show, Expo Center, Valparaiso, IN, Janet Ryan (219) 926-7938.
February 23-24
30th Original Fishermen’s Swap Meet & Boat Show, 4-H Building, Iowa State Fairgrounds. Mid-Iowa Bass Masters, Denny Farrell (515) 473-4089, www.midiowabassmasters.com
February 28-March 2
Mid-America Boat Show, Bartle Hall, Kansas City, MO, Convention Center, Pat Riha Productions (816) 931-4686, fax (816) 931-4782, www.patrihaproductions.com
February 28-March 2
Cottage and Lakefront Living Show, Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, MI, Showspan Inc., (616) 447-2860, www.showspan.com
February 28-March 2
35th Annual Outdoorama, Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, MI, Showspan Inc., (616) 447-2860, www.showspan.com
Feb 28-March 2, 2008
Central IL Recreational Show - Peoria Civic Center
Peoria, IL - 309-962-6465 - www.eventsltd.org
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February 28-March 2
Sportsmen's Boat, Camping, & Vacation Show, Fargodome, Fargo, ND, Cenaiko Productions, Barry Cenaiko, (763) 755-8111, Fax (763) 755-8241, www.cenaiko.comFebruary 29-March 2
37th All New Fishing and Outdoor Expo, Indoor Sports Center, Rockford, IL, Showtime Production, Inc., Brenda Rotolo (815) 877-8043, fax (815) 877-9037 brenda@showtimeproduction.net www.showtimeproduction.net
February 29-March 2
Iowa Deer Classic, Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, IA, Wildlife Images (262) 243-6021, www.iowadeerclassic.com
February 29-March 2
Rockford Boat Show, Indoor Sports Center/Expo, 880 E. Riverside, Rockford, IL, Showtime Prod. Brenda Rotolo (815) 877-8043, www.showtimeproduction.net
February 29-March 2
Extreme Muskie Expo,DuPage Expo Center, St. Charles, IL, Jim Stella (847)392-9718, www.extrememuskieexpo.com
February 29-March 2
QCCA RV Camping and Travel Show, QCCA Expo Center, Rock Island, IL, Quad City Conservation Alliance, Inc., (309) 788-5912, www.qccaexpocenter.com
February 29-March 2
NEW Sport Fishin’ Show, Expo Centre, ShopKo Hall, Green Bay, WI, (800) 628-7971.
MARCH 2008
March TBA
The Great Outdoor Recreation & Travel Show, Mid-America Center, Council Bluffs, IA, Leisure-Time Productions, Thom Hazell, (402) 215-5038, showinfo@cox.net
March 6-9
Sioux Empire Sportsmen's Boat, Camping & Vacation Show, Sioux Falls Arena & Convention Center, Sioux Falls, SD, Cenaiko Productions, Barry Cenaiko (763) 755-8111, www.cenaiko.com
March 7-9
Eastern Iowa Sport Show, UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls, IA, Iowa Show Productions, Inc., John Bunge (319) 232-0218, Fax (319) 235-8932, www.iowashows.com |
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March 7-9
Minnesota Deer Classic and Sport Show, Minnesota State Fair Grounds, Coliseum Building, St. Paul, MN, Wildlife Heritage Assoc., Hugh Price (763) 746-2656, Fax, (763) 746-2659 or hughprice@msn.com , www.deer-expo.com
March 7-9
Minnesota Deer and Turkey Expo, Four Season Centre, Steele County Fairgrounds, Owatonna, MN, Target Communications, (262) 242-3990, www.deerinfo.com
March 7-9
Boat Show, Fishing and Outdoor Expo, Orr and Illinois Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL, Let’s Go Promotions, Steve Lengyel (314) 355-1236, fax (618) 288-9852, www.letsgoshows.com
March 8
Fish & Hook Sport Show - Rockdale, IL
Call Clyde Sana 708-717-1215 March 8-9
The Iowa Sportsman Outdoor Sports, RV & Boat Show, Iowa Central Community College Career Education Building, Fort Dodge, IA, The Messenger, Leanne Darr (800) 622-6613, ext. 428, classads@messengernews.net www.messengernews.net
March 12-16
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show, Wisconsin Expo Center, West Allis, WI, Great Outdoors (800) 472-2070, www.jsonline.com/sportsshow
March 12-16
71st Cleveland Sport, Travel & Outdoor Show, I-X Center, Cleveland, OH, Expositions, Inc., Chris Fassnacht, (216) 529-1300, x-32, www.expoinc.com or www.sportandtravel.com .
March 13-16
Fort Wayne Sports, Vacation & Boat Show, 55th Anniversary, Allen County War Memorial Coliseum & Expo Center, Fort Wayne, IN, Renfro Promotions Kevin Renfro (877)892-1723, www.renfroproductions.com
March 13-16
Iowa RV and Travel Show, Iowa Events Center, HyVee Hall, Des Moines, IA, AGI Events, Vilma Fraguada, (800) 848-6247, www.agievents.com
March 13-16
Ultimate Sport and RV Show, DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI, Showspan Inc, Adam Starr, (616) 447-2860, Fax (616) 530-2122, www.showspan.com
March 13-16
Spring Boating Expo, Rock Financial Show Place, Novi, MI, MBIA, (734) 261-0123, www.mbia.org
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March 14-16
Ohio Deer & Turkey Expo, Bricker Building, Ohio Expo Center, State Fairgrounds, Columbus, OH, Target Communications (800) 324-3337, www.deerinfo.com
March 14-16
Lexington RV Super Show, Lexington Convention Center, Lexington, KY, Odyssey Expositions, (941) 827-7144, www.rvexpo.net
March 21-23
Fish and Game League Sport Show, Douglas County, Wessman Arena, Superior, WI, (715) 394-4982.March 28-30, 2008
Springfield RV & Camping Show - Illinois State Fairgrounds - 309-962-6465
www.eventsltd.org
March 28-30
17th Annual Northwest Michigan Camper & RV Show, Grand Traverse Civic Arena, Traverse City, MI, MARVAC, Bill Sheffer (800) 422-6478, www.marvac.org
March 28-30
Rockford RV, Camping & Travel Show, Indoor Sports Center/Expo, Lowes Park, IL, Showtime Productions, Brenda Rotolo (815) 877-8043, www.showtimeproduction.net
March 28-30
Lake Home & Cabin Show, Schaumburg Convention Center, Schaumburg, IL, Porchlight Productions LLC, Dave Greer, (952) 471-1192, www.lakehomeandcabinshow.com
March 28-30
Cottage & Lakefront Living Show at DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI. ShowSpan, Inc., (800) 328-6550, www.wisconsinboatshow.com or www.showspan.com
APRIL 2008
April TBA
QCCA In-Fisherman Swap Meet, Expo Center, Rock Island, IL, Quad City Conservation Alliance, Inc., Gary Dau (309) 788-5912, www.qccaexpocenter.com
April 2-6
Northwest Sportshow, Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN, NMMA, Jennifer Thompson, 800-777-4766, fax 612-827-1424, www.nmma.org or www.northwestsportshow.com
April 4-6
Wisconsin Deer & Turkey Expo, Exhibition Hall & Arena, Alliant Energy Ctr. of Dane County Expo Center, Madison WI, Target Communications (800) 324-3337, www.deerinfo.com
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April 4-6
Lake Home and Cabin Show, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Alliant Energy Center, Madison WI, Porchlight Productions, Dave Greer, (952) 471-1192, www.lakehomeandcabinshow.comApril 11-13
Lake Home and Cabin Show, Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN, Porchlight Productions, Dave Greer, (952) 471-1192, www.lakehomeandcabinshow.com
April 11-13
Boat and Fishing Show, Lansing Center, Lansing, MI, Showspan, Inc., Adam Starr (616) 447-2860, www.showspan.com |
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