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Events CalendarCompiled By melissa J. dixon

Consumer Show CalendarContact the show producers listed for information about exhibiting at 2009-2010 fishing and boating shows in your area.

Domestic ShowsAlabamaBirmingham

Jan. 21-24, 2010 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; www.birminghamboatshow.com

Mobile feb. 25-28, 2010 Mobile Boat Show, Mobile Conven-tion Center. Contact: Melissa Miller, Gulf Coast Shows, P.O. Box 2362, Mobile, AL 36652; 251-478-7469; melissa@gulfcoastshows.com; www. gulfcoastshows.com

ArizonaGlendale

feb. 26-28, 2010 Phoenix International Sportsmen’s Exposition, University of Phoenix Sta-dium. Contact: John Kirk, Internation-al Sportsmen’s Exposition, P.O. Box 2569, Vancouver, WA 98668-2569; 360-693-3700; jkirk@sportsexpos.com; www.sportsexpos.com

CaliforniaDel Mar

March 24-28, 2010 Fred Hall’s Fishing Tackle & Boat Show, Del Mar Fairgrounds. Contact: Mike Lum or Bart Hall, Fred Hall & Associates, P.O. Box 2925, Camarillo, CA 93011; 805-389-3339; mike@fredhall.com; www.fredhall.com

Long Beach March 3-7, 2010 Fred Hall’s Fishing Tackle & Boat Show, Long Beach Convention Center. Contact: Mike Lum or Bart Hall, Fred Hall & Associates, P.O. Box 2925, Camarillo, CA 93011; 805-389-3339; mike@fredhall.com; www.fredhall.com

Oxnard July 16-19, 2009 Ventura County Boat Show At Chan-nel Islands Harbor, Public Docks & Launch Ramp. Contact: Ray Hebert, Hebert Management Associates Inc., 849 N. Stanley Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046; 323-655-2010; rayhebertmgt@aol.com; www.venturaboatshow.com

Sacramento Jan. 21-24, 2010 Sacramento International Sports-men’s Exposition, Cal Expo. Contact: John Kirk, International Sportsmen’s Exposition, P.O. Box 2569, Vancouver, WA 98668-2569; 360-693-3700; jkirk@sportsexpos.com; www.sportsexpos.com

San Mateo Jan. 14-17, 2010 San Mateo International Sports-men’s Exposition, San Mateo County Event Center. Contact: John Kirk, In-ternational Sportsmen’s Exposition, P.O. Box 2569, Vancouver, WA 98668-2569; 360-693-3700; jkirk@sportsexpos.com; www.sportsexpos.com

ColoradoDenver

Jan. 7-10, 2010 Denver International Sportsmen’s Exposition, Colorado Convention Center. Contact: John Kirk, Interna-tional Sportsmen’s Exposition, P.O. Box 2569, Vancouver, WA 98668-2569; 360-693-3700; jkirk@sportsexpos.com; www.sportsexpos.com

Denver March 4-7, 2010 Colorado RV, Sports, Boat & Travel Show, National Western Complex. Contact: Dianne Seymour, Affinity Events, P.O. Box 480084, Denver, CO 80248-0084; 800-457-2434, ext. 25; dseymour@affinityevents.com; www.agievents.com

ConnecticutHartford

Jan. 28-31, 2010 41st CMTA Hartford Boat Show, Connecticut Convention Center. Contact: Grant Westerson, Connecticut Marine Trades Association, 20 Plains Road, Essex, CT 06426; info@ctmarinetrades.org; www.ctmarinetrades.org

Hartford feb. 26-28, 2010 13th Annual Fishing & Hunting Show, Connecticut Convention Center. Contact: Kristie Gonsalves, North East Expos Inc., 66 Heather Lane, North Granby, CT 06060; 860-844-8461; kristie@northeastexpo.com; www.fishinghuntingexpo.com

Norwalk Sept. 24-27, 2009 Norwalk International In-Water Boat Show, Norwalk Cove Marina. Contact: Jon Pritko, National Marine Manufacturers Association, 148 W. 37th St., 11th floor, New York, NY 10018; 212-984-7000; jpritko@nmma.org; www.boatshownorwalk.com

District of ColumbiaWashington

feb. 11-15, 2010 48th Annual Washington Boat Show, Washington Convention Center. Contact: D. Stafford, TJS Productions Inc., 6017 Tower Court, Alexandria, VA 22304; 703-823-7960; tjsevents@aol.com; www.washingtonboatshow.com

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floridafort Lauderdale

Oct. 29–Nov. 2, 2009 The 50th Fort Lauderdale Interna-tional Boat Show, Bahia Mar, Broward County Convention Center. Contact: Steve Sheer, Show Management, 1115 NE 9th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304; 800-940-7642; info@showmanagement.com; www.showmanagement.com

fort Lauderdale Jan. 30-31, 2010 Florida Sportsman Fishing & Boat Show, War Memorial Auditorium. Contact: Denise Oyler, Florida Sportsman Magazine, 1505 Cotton-wood Trail, Sarasota, FL 34232; 941-378-0411; fsoyler@aol.com; www.floridasportsman.com/shows

fort Myers feb. 6-7, 2010 Florida Sportsman Fishing & Boat Show, Lee Civic Center. Contact: Denise Oyler, Florida Sportsman Maga-zine, 1505 Cottonwood Trail, Sarasota, FL 34232; 941-378-0411; fsoyler@aol.com; www.floridasportsman.com/shows

fort Walton Beach feb. 20-21, 2010 Florida Sportsman Fishing & Boat Show, Okaloosa County Fairgrounds. Contact: Denise Oyler, Florida Sports-man Magazine, 1505 Cottonwood Trail, Sarasota, FL 34232; 941-378-0411; fsoyler@aol.com; www.floridasportsman.com/shows

Jacksonville Nov. 7-8, 2009 Florida Sportsman Fishing & Boat Show, Prime Osborn Convention Center. Contact: Denise Oyler, Florida Sportsman Magazine, 1505 Cotton-wood Trail, Sarasota, FL 34232; 941-378-0411; fsoyler@aol.com; www.floridasportsman.com/shows

Miami Beach feb. 11-15, 2010 Miami International Boat Show, Miami Beach Convention Center and Sea Isle Marina & Yachting Center. Contact: Cathy Rick-Joule, National Marine Manufacturers Association, 9050 Pines Blvd. Suite 305, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024; 954-441-3231; crick-joule@nmma.org; www.miamiboatshow.com

Miami Beach feb. 11-15, 2010 Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach, Indian Creek Waterway along Collins Ave. Contact: Steve Sheer, Show Management, 1115 NE 9th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304; 800-940-7642; info@showmanagement.com; www.showmanagement.com

Naples Jan. 21-24, 2010 Naples Boat Show, Renaissance Village, 100 Goodlette Road South, Naples, FL 34102. Contact: Summer Hoglund, Marine Industries Associates of Collier County, P.O. Box 9887, Naples, FL 34101; 239-261-0882; director@miacc.org; www.miacc.org

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Orlando Nov. 14-15, 2009 Florida Sportsman Fishing & Boat Show, Central Florida Fairgrounds. Contact: Denise Oyler, Florida Sports-man Magazine, 1505 Cottonwood Trail, Sarasota, FL 34232; 941-378-0411; fsoyler@aol.com; www.floridasportsman.com/shows

Pensacola April 9-11, 2010 Pensacola Boat Show, Pensacola Civic Center. Contact: Melissa Miller, Gulf Coast Shows, P.O. Box 2362, Mobile, AL 36652; 251-478-7469; melissa@gulfcoastshows.com; www.gulfcoastshows.com

Sarasota April 15-18, 2010 Suncoast Boat Show, Ken Thompson Park/City Island. Contact: Steve Sheer, Show Management, 1115 NE 9th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304; 800-940-7642; info@showmanagement.com; www.showmanagement.com

St. Petersburg Dec. 3-6, 2009 St. Petersburg Power & Sail Boat Show, Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin & Albert Whitted Park. Contact: Steve Sheer, Show Management, 1115 NE 9th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304; 800-940-7642; info@showmanagement.com; www.showmanagement.com

tampa Sept. 11-13, 2009 Tampa Boat Show, Tampa Convention Center. Contact: Scott Cohen, National Marine Manufacturers Association, 9050 Pines Blvd., Suite 305, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024; 954-441-3242; scohen@nmma.org; www.tampaboatshow.com

tampa Sept. 26-27, 2009 Florida Sportsman Fishing & Boat Show, Florida State Fairgrounds. Contact: Denise Oyler, Florida Sportsman Magazine, 1505 Cotton-wood Trail, Sarasota, FL 34232; 941-378-0411; fsoyler@aol.com; www.floridasportsman.com/shows

West Palm Beach Sept. 12-13, 2009 Florida Sportsman Fishing & Boat Show, South Florida Fairgrounds. Contact: Denise Oyler, Florida Sports-man Magazine, 1505 Cottonwood Trail, Sarasota, FL 34232; 941-378-0411; fsoyler@aol.com; www.floridasportsman.com/shows

West Palm Beach March 25-28, 2010 Palm Beach International Boat Show, Flagler Drive. Contact: Steve Sheer, Show Management, 1115 NE 9th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304; 800-940-7642; info@showmanagement.com; www.showmanagement.com

GeorgiaAtlanta

Jan. 13-17, 2010 Atlanta Boat Show, Georgia World Congress Center. Contact: Scott Co-hen, National Marine Manufacturers Association, 9050 Pines Blvd., Suite 305, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024; 954-441-3242; scohen@nmma.org; www.atlantaboatshow.com

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IllinoisCollinsville

Jan. 8-9, 2010 Let’s Go Fishing Show, Gateway Center. Contact: Steve Lengyel, Let’s Go Promotions Inc., P.O. Box 38012, St. Louis, MO 63138; 618-288-9952; letsgoshow@aol.com; www.letsgoshows.com

KentuckyLouisville

Jan. 20-24, 2010 Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow, Kentucky Exposition Center. Contact: Kim Muncy, National Marine Manu-facturers Association, 143-A Arnold Drive, Shepherdsville, KY 40165; 502-957-1666; kmuncy@nmma.org; www.louisvilleboatrvshow.com

LouisianaNew Orleans

Jan. 6-10, 2010 New Orleans Boat Show, New Orleans Morial Convention Center. Contact: Barbara Sclafani, National Marine Manufacturers Association, P.O. Box 2086, Metairie, LA 70004-2086; 504-780-1818; bsclafani@nmma.org; www.neworleansboatshow.com

MarylandAnnapolis

Oct. 15-18, 2009 United States Powerboat Show, 1 City Dock. Contact: Bonnie Seidel-mann, United States Yacht Shows Inc., 980 Awald Road, Ste. 302, Annapolis, MD 21403; 410-268-8828; bonnie@usboat.com; www.usboat.com

Baltimore Jan. 20-24, 2010 Baltimore Boat Show, Baltimore Con-vention Center. Contact: Tara Davis, National Marine Manufacturers Associ-ation, 148 W. 37th St., 11th floor, New York, NY 10018; 410-224-7633; tdavis@nmma.org; www.boatshownorwalk.com

Stevensville April 22-25, 2010 Bay Bridge Boat Show, Bay Bridge Marina. Contact: Bonnie Seidelmann, United States Yacht Shows Inc., 980 Awald Road, Ste. 302, Annapolis, MD 21403; 410-268-8828; bonnie@usboat.com; www.usboat.com

MassachusettsWest Springfield

feb. 18-21, 2010 Springfield Sportsmen’s Show, East-ern States Exposition. Contact: Doug-las Sousa, Outdoor Sports Expo Group Inc., P.O. Box 207, Granby, MA 01033; 413-467-2171; dougoseg@gogtt.net; www.osegshows.com

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MichiganGrand rapids

feb. 17-21, 2010 Grand Rapids Boat Show, DeVos Place. Contact: Henri Boucher, ShowSpan Inc., 2121 Celebration Drive, Grand Rapids, MI 49525; 800-328-6550; events@showspan.com; www.grboatshow.com

Grand rapids March 18-21, 2010 Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids, DeVos Place. Contact: Adam Starr, ShowSpan Inc., 2121 Celebration Drive, Grand Rapids, MI 49525; 800-328-6550; events@showspan.com; www.grfish.com

Novi Jan. 7-10, 2010 Ultimate Fishing Show Detroit, Rock Financial Showplace. Contact: Adam Starr, ShowSpan Inc., 2121 Celebration Drive, Grand Rapids, MI 49525; 800-328-6550; events@showspan.com; www.grfish.com

Novi feb. 25-28, 2010 Outdoorama, Rock Financial Show-place. Contact: Adam Starr, ShowSpan Inc., 2121 Celebration Drive, Grand Rapids, MI 49525; 800-328-6550; events@showspan.com; www.grfish.com

traverse City March 19-21, 2010 Traverse City Hunting & Fishing Show, Grand Traverse Civic Center. Contact: Jim Liska, Expo Promotions, P.O. Box 821, Harbor Springs, MI 49740; 231-526-1270; jliska@hughes.net; www.tchuntfishexpo.com

MinnesotaMinneapolis

Jan. 20-24, 2010 38th Minneapolis Boat Show, Minneapolis Convention Center. Contact: Jennifer Thompson, National Marine Manufacturers Association, 331 2nd Ave. S, Suite 701, Minneapolis, MN 55401; 800-777-4766; jthompson@nmma.org; www.minneapolisboatshow.com

Minneapolis March 24-28, 2010 78th Northwest Sportshow, Minneapolis Convention Center. Contact: Jennifer Thompson, National Marine Manufacturers Association, 331 2nd Ave. S, Suite 701, Minneapolis, MN 55401; 800-777-4766; jthompson@nmma.org; www.northwestsportshow.com

St. Cloud feb. 12-14, 2010 St. Cloud Sportsmen’s Show, St. Cloud Civic Center. Contact: Barry Cenaiko, Cenaiko Productions Inc., 9697 East River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55433; 763-755-8111; info@cenaiko.com; www.cenaiko.com

St. Paul Jan. 13-17, 2010 Minnesota Sportsmen’s Boat, Camping & Vacation Show, St. Paul River Centre. Contact: Barry Cenaiko, Cenaiko Productions Inc., 9697 East River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55433; 763-755-8111; info@cenaiko.com; www.cenaiko.com

MississippiBiloxi

March 5-7, 2010 Biloxi Boat & RV Show, Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center. Contact: Melissa Miller, Gulf Coast Shows, P.O. Box 2362, Mobile, AL 36652; 251-478-7469; melissa@gulfcoastshows.com; www.gulfcoastshows.com

MissouriSt. Charles

Jan. 15-17, 2010 Boat Show, Fishing & Outdoors Expo, St. Charles Convention Center. Contact: Steve Lengyel, Let’s Go Promotions Inc., P.O. Box 38012, St. Louis, MO 63138; 618-288-9952; letsgoshow@aol.com; www.letsgoshows.com

NebraskaLincoln

feb. 5-7, 2010 41st 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; pat-egan@comcast.net; www.nebraskasportsshow.com

Nevadareno

March 12-14, 2010 38th Annual Reno Boat, Sport & RV Show, Reno-Sparks Convention Center. Contact: Shirley Lockett, Lockett & Sullivan Inc., P.O. Box 71569, Reno, NV 89507; 775-852-7469; shirley@big shows.com; www.bigshows.com

New JerseyAtlantic City

feb. 3-7, 2010 Atlantic City International Power Boat Show, Atlantic City Convention Center. Contact: Jon Pritko, National Marine Manufacturers Association, 148 W. 37th St., 11th floor, New York, NY 10018; 212-984-7000; jpritko@nmma.org; www.boatshownorwalk.com

Edison Jan. 14-17, 2010 Garden State Outdoor Sportsmen’s & Adventure Show, New Jersey Con-vention & Exposition Center. Contact: Jack Kerr, Outdoor Sportsmen’s Shows Inc., P.O. Box 1666, Kernersville, NC 27285; 336-992-3500; kerkooss@ embarqmail.com; www.gsoss.com

New YorkAlbany

March 19-21, 2010 Northeast Outdoors Show, Empire State Plaza. Contact: Amanda Lecce, Ed Lewi Associates, 6 Chelsea Place, Clifton Park, NY 12065; 518-383-6183; alecce@edlewi.com; www.northeastoutdoorshow.com

New York Jan. 20-24, 2010 New York National Boat Show, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Contact: John Pritko, National Marine Manufac-turers Association, 148 West 37th St., 11th floor, New York, NY 10018; 212-984-7015; www.nyboatshow.com

North CarolinaGreensboro

Jan. 22-24, 2010 Bass & Saltwater Fishing Expo, Greensboro Coliseum Complex. Contact: Russell Gray, Southeast Productions, P.O. Box 7282, Greens-boro, NC 27417; 336-855-0208; rgray@ncboatshows.com; www.ncboatshows.com

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raleigh Jan. 8-10, 2010 Bass & Saltwater Fishing Expo, North Carolina State Fairgrounds. Contact: Russell Gray, Southeast Productions, P.O. Box 7282, Greensboro, NC 27417; 336-855-0208; rgray@ncboatshows.com; www.ncboatshows.com

North Dakotafargo

Jan. 22-24, 2010 Red River Valley Boat & Marine Prod-ucts Show, Fargodome. Contact: Bar-ry Cenaiko, Cenaiko Productions Inc., 9697 East River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55433; 763-755-8111; info @cenaiko.com; www.cenaiko.com

fargo March 4-7, 2010 Red River Valley Sportsmen’s Boat, Camping & Vacation Show, Fargodome. Contact: Barry Cenaiko, Cenaiko Pro-ductions Inc., 9697 East River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55433; 763-755-8111; info@cenaiko.com; www.cenaiko.com

OklahomaOklahoma City

Jan. 21-24, 2010 Oklahoma City Boat Show, Oklahoma City Fairgrounds. Contact: Nick Sadler, Oklahoma City Boat Dealers Association, P.O. Box 15596, Del City, OK 73155; 405-733-3474; www.okcboats.com

OregonPortland

Jan. 9-17, 2010 Portland Boat Show, Portland Expo Center. Contact: Peter O’Loughlin, O’Loughlin Trade Shows, P.O. Box 80750, Portland, OR 97280-1750; 800-343-6973; billo@otshows.com; www.otshows.com

Portland feb. 10-14, 2010 Pacific Northwest Sportsmen’s Show, Portland Expo Center. Contact: Bill O’Loughlin, O’Loughlin Trade Shows, P.O. Box 80750, Portland, OR 97280-1750; 800-343-6973; billo@otshows.com; www.otshows.com

redmond March 4-7, 2010 Central Orange Sportsmen’s Show, Deschutes Fair & Expo Center. Contact: Bill O’Loughlin, O’Loughlin Trade Shows, P.O. Box 80750, Portland, OR 97280-1750; 800-343-6973; billo@otshows.com; www.otshows.com

PennsylvaniaErie

March 5-7, 2010 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; tom@eriepromoandexpo.com; www.sportandtravelexpo.com

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rhode IslandNewport

Sept. 17-20, 2009 Newport International Boat Show, Newport Yachting Center, Bowen’s Wharf, Bannister’s Wharf and Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina. Contact: Nancy Piffard, Newport Exhibition Group, P.O. Box 698, Newport, RI 02840; 401-846-1115; npiffard@newportexhibition.com; www.newportboatshow.com

Providence March 19-21, 2010 New England Saltwater Fishing Show, Rhode Island Convention Center. Contact: Stephen Medeiros, Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Associa-tion, 6 Arnold Road, Coventry, RI 02816; 401-826-2121; stevem@risaa.org; www.nesaltwatershow.com

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South DakotaSioux falls

March 11-14, 2010 Sioux Empire Sportsmen’s Boat, Camping & Vacation Show, Sioux Falls Arena & Convention Center. Contact: Barry Cenaiko, Cenaiko Productions Inc., 9697 East River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55433; 763-755-8111; info@cenaiko.com; www.cenaiko.com

tennesseeNashville

Jan. 6-10, 2010 Nashville Boat & Sportshow, Nashville Convention Center. Contact: Kim Muncy, National Marine Manu-facturers Association, 143-A Arnold Drive, Shepherdsville, KY 40165; 502-957-1666; kmuncy@nmma.org; www.louisvilleboatrvshow.com

texasBelton

Jan. 8-10, 2010 Central Texas Boat Show, Bell County Exposition Center. Contact: Rick Smith, Central Texas Marine Association, 4410 S. General Bruce Drive, Temple, TX 76502; 254-773-9931; rick@marineoutlet.com; www.centraltexasboatshow.com

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Houston Jan. 8-17, 2010 Houston International Boat, Sport and Travel Show, Reliant Center at Reliant Park. Contact: Ken Lovell, Houston International Boat, Sport and Travel Show Inc., 8909 Knight Road, Houston, TX 77054; 713-526-6361; www.houstonboatshows.com

Houston June 9-13, 2010 23rd Annual Houston Summer Boat Show, Reliant Center at Reliant Park. Contact: Ken Lovell, Houston Interna-tional Boat, Sport and Travel Show Inc., 8909 Knight Road, Houston, TX 77054; 713-526-6361; www.houstonboatshows.com

McAllen July 17-19, 2009 19th Annual Texas Hunters & Sportsman’s Expo, McAllen Conven-tion Center, 700 Convention Center Blvd., McAllen, TX 78501. Contact: Chris or Justin Curl, Texas Hunters Association, P.O. Box 2647, McAllen, Texas 78502; 956-664-2884; txhuntasso@aol.com; www.texashunterassociation.com

UtahSandy

March 18-21, 2010 Salt Lake City International Sports-men’s Exposition, South Towne Exposition Center. Contact: John Kirk, International Sportsmen’s Exposition, P.O. Box 2569, Vancouver, WA 98668-2569; 360-693-3700; jkirk@sportsexpos.com; www.sportsexpos.com

Virginiarichmond

Jan. 15-17, 2010 Richmond Fishing Expo, Richmond International Raceway Complex. Contact: Russell Gray, Southeast Productions, P.O. Box 7282, Greensboro, NC 27417; 336-855-0208; rgray@ncboatshows.com; www.ncboatshows.com

WashingtonPuyallup

Jan. 27-31, 2010 Washington Sportsmen’s Show, Puyallup Fair & Events Center. Contact: Bill O’Loughlin, O’Loughlin Trade Shows, P.O. Box 80750, Portland, OR 97280-1750; 800-343-6973; billo@otshows.com; www.otshows.com

tacoma April 1-4, 2010 Tacoma Dome Boat Show, Tacoma Dome. Contact: Peter O’Loughlin, O’Loughlin Trade Shows, P.O. Box 80750, Portland, OR 97280-1750; 800-343-6973; billo@otshows.com; www.otshows.com

WisconsinMilwaukee

Jan. 15-24, 2010 Milwaukee Boat Show, Wisconsin Expo Center at the State Fair Park. Contact: Henri Boucher, ShowSpan Inc., 2121 Celebration Drive, Grand Rapids, MI 49525; 800-328-6550; events@showspan.com; www.milwaukeeboatshow.com

Milwaukee feb. 12-14, 2010 Milwaukee Muskie Expo, Wisconsin State Fair Park, World’s Largest Muskie Manufacturers. Contact: Douglas Reu-ter, Reuters Show Productions, 2310 Chilcote Terrace, Port Charlotte, FL 33981; 608-445-4645; dr924fish@ yahoo.com; www.muskieexpo.com

West Allis March 10-14, 2010 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; go2 show@msn.com; www.jsonline.com/sportsshow

International ShowsCanadaOttawa, Ontario

feb. 25-28, 2010 Ottawa Boat & Sportsmen’s Show, Lansdowne Park. Contact: Tanya Kury, Canadian National Sportsmen’s Shows, 30 Village Centre Place, Mississauga, ON L4Z 1V9; 905-361-5241; kury@sportshows.ca; www.sportshows.ca

toronto, Ontario March 17-21, 2010 Toronto Sportsmen’s Show, Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Contact: Tanya Kury, Canadian National Sports-men’s Shows, 30 Village Centre Place, Mississauga, ON L4Z 1V9; 905-361-5241; kury@sportshows.ca; www.sportshows.ca

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