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INDIANA OUTDOOR NEWS ® 2012©
EVENTS FORT WAYNE It won't be long before the winter blues kick in and you will start thinking about that next fishing trip, hunting excursion or vacation with the family. Maybe it's time for a new 'toy' and this is the year your spouse gave the 'ok' for a boat, RV, ATV or motorcycle to fill that empty space in the driveway. Now that you cleaned out the garage, wouldn't that back corner be perfect for a new kayak, canoe or mountain bike? All that old fishing tackle, camping gear and grandpa's tent sure could stand to be replaced for the upcoming season. The annual Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show, March 16-18 at the Allen County Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne is the place to make it all happen. With over 10,000 outdoor enthusiasts gathering each year, you will find more than a hundred exhibitors, attractions, seminars and clinics featured in the following feature areas: • Vacation and Travel • Hunting and Fishing Outfitters • Log Cabin, Timber Home and Cottage Living • RVs and Motor Sports • Camping & hiking Gear • Boating and Water Sports • Biking and Fitness “Last year's show was another huge success, but it's time to take it to another level with even more new product demonstrations, trips & prizes to win and hands on fun for the entire family!”, says show organizer, David Marquart. “Our attendees have requested more deals on fishing and camping gear so we have expanded those areas to
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Start 2012 with Fun & Adventure at THE Outdoor, Sports, Lake & Cabin Show bring the latest must-have products to the Ft. Wayne area”, he continues. Features you won't want to miss include:
the kids how to shoot a rifle? The National Wild Turkey Federation is providing a free shooting range with safety lessons right on the show floor. Not to be missed!
• Let's catch some fish. Yes, this year we provide the rod, the reel and two pools full of live fish. Try your luck at reeling in a trout or bluegill. Leave the show with your own fishing 'tall tale'.
• Bring your own deer mount for free admission, and your mount will be displayed in a special area. As an added benefit for sharing your hunt, you will automatically be registered to win a muzzle loading rifle.
• Finally time to build that dream log cabin or timber frame home? This is the place. Dealers, manufacturers, builders, architects and suppliers from all over the country will be onsite to help get you started on your dream log or timber home. • Two of the country's largest portable pools will be onsite - over 25,000 gallons each. Always wanted to 'test drive' a kayak or HobieCat fishing floats - this is the place. Hope you don't get wet. • Does the deck need some new furniture? This show will have handcrafted rustic wood furniture from all over the country. It's one of a kind and priced to sell. • Can you surf the waves? Try your luck on our giant surfing machine. It's the 'bucking bronco' of the waves. • Duck calling contest. It is Ducks Unlimited’s 75th anniversary this year and they will be hosting a calling contest and also have a huge raffle of valuable hunting gear and trips to help with the great environmental support of DU. • Want a safe indoor place to teach
• Giant 'outfitter world' with great deals on tents, backpacks, hiking equipment and all the camping gear you will ever need • Seminars, demos, and more. Listen and watch fishing and archery professionals, master hunters, log and timber-frame home designers, leading travel experts and more as they educate visitors on a wide variety of topics on several stages throughout the show. FREE! • Door prizes given away every hour, every day! Every attendee will receive coupons and store bucks from Dick's Sporting Goods and Gander Mountain. Every hour, at least one lucky showgoer wins a fabulous prize or trip - even an inflatable HobieCat! FREE! • Massive 40-foot video game arcade will offer free play to all attendees, including multi-player hunting and fishing games. FREE! • Learn all the secret mushroom tricks and places from the Morel Mushroom Man. •
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Chamber of Commerce's Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting ceremony and luncheon Friday March 16th at noon. Thousands of local business owners have been invited. Contact the Chamber for details. • Fun activities for children. Back by popular demand, we are bringing the beach to your childreninside the Coliseum! Kids will have the opportunity to build sandcastles as they play in the 400 square-foot “indoor beach”. FREE! • Climb the Coliseum! Guests of all ages can get a workout while practicing their rock-climbing skills with the return of the climbing wall - and it's FREE provided by your local US Army recruiters. Again this year, tickets are valid throughout the entire weekend. “Get the most bang for your buck by coming out to the show early!”, Marquart said. Showgoers can obtain $3 discount coupons at the Fort Wayne Gander Mountain and Dicks Sporting Goods Stores. Starting February 1, half price discount coupons ($5 off) will be online at our website with VIP registration for a limited period of time. All visitors to the Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show will receive valuable coupons, be entered to win thousands of dollars in prizes and trips, along with a free subscription to Log Cabin Homes magazine, and complimentary copy of Indiana Outdoor News magazine. Mark your calendar and save the date - March 16-18, 2012 For more information on THE
Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show, call 317.227.7419 or log on www.sportsandcabinshows.com. Booth space and sponsorship opportunities are still available but going fast. Reserve your space today! Coliseum Productions is a team of seasoned consumer event management and sales professionals that produces top-notch shows across the country. Their management team has more than 25 years of experience with more than 3,000 events in 250 cities in the US and Canada.