Events Calendar COMPILED BY MELISSA J. DIXON Consumer Show Calendar Contact the show producers listed here for information about exhibiting at 2010-2011 fishing and boating shows in your area. San Diego Miami Beach Domestic Shows July 22-25, 2010 Feb. 17-21, 2011 Alabama San Diego Boat Show, San Diego Sheraton and Miami 23rd Annual Yacht & Brokerage Birmingham Cancer Survivors Park. Contact: Kerry Collar, Show, Location TBD. Contact: Show Man- Jan. 20-23, 2011 Southern California Marine Association, 1006 agement, 1115 N.E. Ninth Ave., Fort Lauder- 40th Annual Birmingham Sport & Boat E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA 92866; 714-633- dale, FL 33304; 800-940-7642; info@show Show, Birmingham-Jefferson Convention 7581; [email protected]; www.scma.com management.com; www.showmanagement.com Complex. Contact: Larry Coffen, Birmingham Colorado Naples Sport & Boat Show Inc., P.O. Box 1776, Port Denver Jan. 27-30, 2011 Aransas, TX 78373; 361-749-4436; birmingham Jan. 6-9, 2011 Naples Boat Show, 100 Goodlette Road S. [email protected]; www.birminghamboat International Sportsmen’s Exposition- Contact: Summer Hoglund, Marine Industries show.com Denver, Colorado Convention Center. Con- Association of Collier County, P.O. Box 9887, Mobile tact: John Kirk, International Sportsmen’s Naples, FL 34101; 239-682-0900; director@ March 18-20, 2011 Exposition, P.O. Box 2569, Vancouver, WA miacc.org; www.miacc.org Mobile Boat Show, Mobile Convention 98668; 360-693-3700; [email protected]; Orlando Center. Contact: Melissa Miller, Gulf Coast www.sportsexpos.com Aug. 6-8, 2010 Shows, P.O. Box 2362, Mobile, AL 36652; Connecticut Hot Summer Boat Show, Orange County 251-478-7469; [email protected]; Hartford Convention Center. Contact: Shelly Jones, www.gulfcoastshows.com Jan. 27-30, 2011 Central Florida Marine Trades Association Inc., 455 S. Lake Destiny Road, Orlando, FL 32810; CMTA Hartford Boat Show, Connecticut Alaska 407-298-1167; [email protected] Anchorage Convention Center. Contact: Grant W. West- March 31-April 3, 2011 erson, Connecticut Marine Trades Association, Orlando Great Alaska Sportsmen Show, Sullivan 20 Plains Road, Essex, CT 06426; 860-767- Feb. 10-13, 2011 Arena. Contact: Steve Shepherd, Aurora Pro- 2645; [email protected]; hartfordboatshow.com Central Florida Boat Show, Orange County ductions Inc., 3401 Denali St., Suite 202B, Hartford Convention Center. Contact: Shelly Jones, Anchorage, AK 99503; 907-562-9911; info@ Feb. 18-20, 2011 Central Florida Marine Trades Association Inc., 455 S. Lake Destiny Road, Orlando, FL 32810; auroraproductions.net; auroraproductions.net 14th Annual Fishing & Hunting Show, 407-298-1167; [email protected] Arizona Connecticut Convention Center. Contact: Glendale Kristie Gonsalves, North East Expos Inc., 66 St. Petersburg Feb. 24-27, 2011 Heather Lane, North Granby, CT 06060; Dec. 2-5, 2010 International Sportsmen’s Exposition- 860-844-8461; [email protected]; St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show 2010 Phoenix, University of Phoenix Stadium. www.fishinghuntingshow.com , Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin/Albert Contact: Contact: John Kirk, International Sportsmen’s Norwalk Whitted Park. Show Management, Exposition, P.O. Box 2569, Vancouver, WA Sept. 23-26, 2010 1115 N.E. Ninth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304; 800-940-7642; info@showmanage 98668; 360-693-3700; [email protected]; Norwalk Boat Show, Norwalk Cove Marina. ment.com; www.showmanagement.com www.sportsexpos.com Contact: Jon Pritko, National Marine Manufac- turers Association, 148 West 37th St., 11th floor, Tampa California New York, NY 10018; 212-984-7015; jpritko@ Sept. 10-12, 2010 Del Mar nmma.org; www.boatshownorwalk.com Tampa Boat Show, Tampa Convention March 24-27, 2011 Center. Contact: Cathy Rick-Joule, National The Fred Hall Show, Del Mar Fairgrounds. District of Columbia Marine Manufacturers Association, 9050 Pines Contact: Mike Lum or Bart Hall, ASA, P.O. Washington Blvd., Suite 305, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024; Box 2925, Camarillo, CA 93011; 805-389- Feb. 24-27, 2011 954-441-3231; [email protected]; 3339; [email protected]; www.fredhall.com Washington Boat Show, Washington Con- www.tampaboatshow.com Long Beach vention Center. Contact: Dee Stafford, TJS Productions, 6017 Tower Court, Alexandria, Tampa Sept. 9-12, 2010 Sept. 25-26, 2010 Long Beach Boat Show, Shoreline Village VA 22044; 703-823-7960; [email protected]; washingtonboatshow.com Florida Sportsman Fishing & Boat Show, Marina. Contact: Kerry Collar, Southern Florida State Fairgrounds. Contact: Denise California Marine Association, 1006 E. Chap- Florida Oyler, 1505 Cottonwood Trail, Sarasota, FL man Ave., Orange, CA 92866; 714-633-7581; Fort Lauderdale 34232; 941-378-0411; [email protected]; [email protected]; www.scma.com Oct. 28-Nov. 1, 2010 www.floridasportsman.com/shows Fort Lauderdale International Boat Long Beach Tampa March 9-13, 2011 Show, The Broward County Convention Cen- Contact: March 4-6, 2011 The Fred Hall Show, Long Beach Conven- ter. Show Management, 1115 N.E. The Tampa Tribune Outdoors Expo Ninth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304; 800- , Flori- tion Center. Contact: Bart Hall or Mike Lum, da State Fairgrounds. Contact: Kristen Hasara, ASA, P.O. Box 2925, Camarillo, CA 93011; 940-7642; [email protected]; www.showmanagement.com The Tampa Tribune, 200 S. Parker St., Tampa, 805-389-3339; [email protected]; FL 33606; 813-259-8224; [email protected]; www.fredhall.com Miami/Miami Beach www.tampaoutdoorexpo.com Feb. 17-21, 2011 Sacramento West Palm Jan. 20-23, 2011 Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Sept. 11-12, 2010 International Sportsmen’s Exposition- , Miami Beach Convention Center, Sea Florida Sportsman Fishing & Boat Show Isle Marina & Yachting Center, Miamarina at , Sacramento, Cal Expo. Contact: John Kirk, South Florida Fairgrounds. Contact: Denise International Sportsmen’s Exposition, P.O. Box Bayside. Contact: Cathy Rick-Joule, National Marine Manufacturers Association, 9050 Pines Oyler, 1505 Cottonwood Trail, Sarasota, FL 2569, Vancouver, WA 98668; 360-693-3700; 34232; 941-378-0411; [email protected]; [email protected]; www.sportsexpos.com Blvd., Suite 305, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024; 954-441-3231; [email protected]; www.floridasportsman.com/shows www.miamiboatshow.com FTR 74 JULY 2010 AMERICAN Georgia Michigan City SPORTFISHING Atlanta Aug. 19-22, 2010 Michigan City In-Water Boat Show Jan. 13-16, 2011 , Wash- TM ASSOCIATION Contact: Atlanta Boat Show, Georgia World Congress ington Park. Mike DiLorenzo, Lake Center, Hall C. Contact: Cathy Rick-Joule, Erie Marine Trades Association, 1269 Bassett Presents National Marine Manufacturers Association, Road, Westlake, OH 44145; 440-899-5009; 9050 Pines Blvd., Suite 305, Pembroke Pines, [email protected]; www.michigancityboatshow.com THE FL 33024; 954-441-3231; crick-joule@nmma. Iowa org; www.atlantaboatshow.com Cedar Falls Idaho Jan. 21-23, 2011 Boise Iowa Boat, RV and Vacation Show, UNI- Dome, University of Northern Iowa campus. d Feb. 10-13, 2011 ed Contact: e John Bunge, Iowa Show Productions Fr Treasure Valley Boat Show, Expo Idaho. Fr Contact: Bernie Mueller, Western Idaho Ma- Inc., P.O. Box 2460, Waterloo, IA 50704; 319- rine Dealers Association, 3725 Chinden Blvd., 232-0218; [email protected]; Boise, ID 83714; 208-336-3270 www.iowashows.com ll Cedar Falls Ha Illinois March 11-13, 2011 Chicago Eastern Iowa Sportshow, UNI-Dome, Jan. 12-16, 2011 University of Northern Iowa campus. Contact: SHOWS 81st Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoors Show, John Bunge, Iowa Show Productions Inc., P.O. McCormick Place-North. Contact: Keith Box 2460, Waterloo, IA 50704; 319-232-0218; Ogulnick, National Marine Manufacturers [email protected]; www.iowashows.com Association, 231 S. LaSalle St., Suite 2050, Chi- TThhee cago, IL 60604; 312-946-6242; kogulnick@ Clive nmma.org; www.chicagoboatshow.com Feb. 11-13, 2011 All-Canada Show-Des Moines, KJJY Events UUllttiimmaattee Chicago Center. Contact: Rodney Schlafer, Bay-Lakes Jan. 27-30, 2011 Marketing Inc., 1889 Commerce Drive, De Strictly Sail Chicago, Navy Pier. Contact: Pere, WI 54115; 920-983-9800, ext. 112; rod@ Outdoor Kevin Murphy, National Marine Manufacturers allcanada.com; www.allcanada.com Outdoor Association, 1151 Aquidneck Ave., Suite 448, Middletown, RI 02842; 401-293-5207; kmurphy Coralville @nmma.org; www.strictlysailchicago.com Feb. 4-6, 2011 EExxppeerriieennccee!! Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Sportshow, Cor- Collinsville alville Marriott Conference Center. Contact: Jan. 7-9, 2011 John Bunge, Iowa Show Productions Inc., P.O. Gateway Let’s Go Fishing Show, Gateway Box 2460, Waterloo, IA 50704; 319-232-0218; Contact: LONG BEACH Center. Steve Lengyel, Let’s Go Pro- [email protected]; www.iowashows.com motions Inc., P.O. Box 38012, St. Louis, MO 63138; 618-288-9952; [email protected]; Davenport March 9-13, 2011 www.letsgoshows.com Jan. 14-16, 2011 Quad City Boat and Vacation Show, Riv- Rockford erCenter. Contact: John Bunge, Iowa Show Long Beach March 4-6, 2011 Productions Inc., P.O. Box 2460, Waterloo, IA 5th Annual Fishing & Outdoor Expo, In- 50704; 319-232-0218; [email protected]; Convention Center door Sports Center. Contact: Brenda Rotolo, www.iowashows.com Showtime Productions Inc., P.O. Box 4372, Rockford, IL 61110; 815-877-8043; brenda@ Kentucky showtimeproduction.net; www.showtimepro Louisville SAN DIEGO duction.net Jan. 26-30, 2011 Rockford 54th Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow, March 4-6, 2011 Kentucky Exposition Center. Contact: Kim March 24-27, 2011 40th Annual Rockford Boat Show, Indoor Muncy, National Marine Manufacturers As- Sports Center. Contact: Brenda Rotolo, Show- sociation, 143-A Arnold Drive, Shepherdsville, Del Mar Fairgrounds time Productions Inc., P.O. Box 4372, Rockford, KY 40165; 502-957-1666; [email protected]; IL 61110; 815-877-8043; brenda@showtimepro www.louisvilleboatshow.com duction.net; www.showtimeproduction.net Louisiana Rockford Gonzales March 25-27, 2011 March 11-13, 2011 40th Annual Rockford RV, Camping & 32nd Annual Louisiana Sportsmen’s Outdoor Show, Indoor Sports Center. Show, Lamar-Dixon Expo Center. Contact: Contact: Brenda Rotolo, Showtime Produc- Bob Del Giorno, P.O. Box 2116, Kenner, LA tions Inc., P.O. Box 4372, Rockford, IL 61110; 70063; 504-464-7363; bob@lasportsmenshow.