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December 2023

Fri
01
Dec
St. Paul Ice Fishing & Winter Sports Show
01:00 pm
St. Paul RiverCentre, St. Paul MN United States
Fri
08
Dec
Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter Show
12:00 pm
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, 350 Harbor Drive Duluth, MN 55802 United States
Fri
08
Dec
The Wisconsin Ice Fishing Expo
01:00 pm
Sunnyview Expo Center, 500 E. County Road Y Oshkosh, WI 54901 United States

January 2024

Thu
04
Jan
Nashville Boat & Sportshow
02:00 pm
Music City Center, 201 Fifth Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203 United States
Fri
05
Jan
Fort Wayne All American Outdoor Expo
12:00 pm
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave. Ft. Wayne, IN 46805 United States
Fri
05
Jan
Let’s Go Fishing Show
12:00 pm
Gateway Center, One Gateway Drive Collinsville, IL 62234 United States
Fri
05
Jan
Ohio RV & Boat Show
12:00 pm
Ohio Expo Center, 717 E 17th Ave Columbus, OH 43211 United States
Wed
10
Jan
Chicago Boat Show
02:00 pm
McCormick Place South Building, 2301 S King Dr. Chicago, IL 60616 United States
Thu
11
Jan
ATA Trade Show **Trade Only**
08:30 am
America’s Center Convention Complex, 701 Convention Plaza St. Louis, MO 63101 United States
Thu
11
Jan
Ultimate Detroit Fishing Show
01:00 pm
Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. Novi, MI United States
Thu
18
Jan
Cleveland Boat Show
12:00 pm
I-X Center,, 1 I-X Center Dr Cleveland, OH 44135 United States
Thu
18
Jan
Minneapolis Boat Show
02:00 pm
Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55403 United States
Thu
18
Jan
Grand Rapids Camper, Travel & RV Show
03:00 pm
DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 United States
Fri
19
Jan
Milwaukee Boat Show
12:00 pm
Wisconsin Expo Center State Fair Park, 8200 W Greenfield West Allis, WI 53214 United States
Fri
19
Jan
Muskie Expo Chicago
02:00 pm
Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S Randall Rd. St. Charles, IL 60174 United States
Fri
19
Jan
All-Canada Show Milwaukee
03:00 pm
Brookfield Conference Center, 325 South Moorland Rd. Brookfield, WI 53005 United States
Fri
19
Jan
Cincinnati Boat Sport and Travel Show
05:00 pm
Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St Cincinnati, OH 45202 United States
Tue
23
Jan
SHOT Show, **Trade Only** 
08:30 am
Venetian Expo, 201 Sands Ave Las Vegas, NV 89169 United States
Wed
24
Jan
Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow
05:00 pm
Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Ln. Louisville, KY 40209 United States
Thu
25
Jan
Chicagoland Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo
12:00 pm
Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 Thoreau Drive Schaumburg, IL 60173 United States
Thu
25
Jan
East Tennessee Fishing Show & Expo
02:00 pm
Knoxville Expo & Grande Event Centers, 5441 Clinton Hwy Knoxville, TN 37912 United States
Thu
25
Jan
All-Canada Show
05:00 pm
Radisson Conference Center/Oneida Casino, 2040 Airport Drive Green Bay, WI 54313 United States
Fri
26
Jan
31st Annual Red River Valley Boat & Marine Products Show
12:00 pm
Fargo Dome, 1800 N University Dr Fargo, ND 58102 United States
Fri
26
Jan
Michiana Boat & Sports Show
02:00 pm
South Bend Century Center,, 120 Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd South Bend, IN 46601 United States
Fri
26
Jan
Iowa Boat, RV and Vacation Show
03:00 pm
UNI-Dome, 2501 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 United States
Sat
27
Jan
Detroit Boat Show
11:00 am
Huntington Place, 1 Washington Blvd. Detroit, MI 48226 United States
Wed
31
Jan
58th Detroit Camper and RV Show
01:00 pm
Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. Novi, MI United States

February 2024

Thu
01
Feb
All-Canada Show – Chicago
05:00 pm
Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S Randall Rd. St. Charles, IL 60174 United States
Fri
02
Feb
Southern Illinois Boat and Fishing Show
03:00 pm
The Pavilion, 1602 Sioux Dr. Marion, IL 62959 United States
Fri
02
Feb
West Kentucky Boat and Outdoor Show
04:00 pm
CFSB Center, 1401 KY-121 Murray, KY 42071 United States
Thu
08
Feb
LaCrosse Sport Show
03:00 pm
LaCrosse Convention Center, 300 Harbourview Plaza LaCrosse, WI United States
Thu
08
Feb
Fort Wayne Boat Show and Sale
03:00 pm
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave. Ft. Wayne, IN 46805 United States
Fri
09
Feb
35th Annual St. Cloud Sportsmen’s Boat, Camping and Vacation Show
12:00 pm
St. Cloud River’s Edge Civic Center, MN United States
Fri
09
Feb
Central Wisconsin Sports Show
03:00 pm
Central Wisconsin Convention and Expo Center, 10101 Market St Rothschild, WI 54474 United States
Wed
14
Feb
Grand Rapids Boat Show
02:00 pm
DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 United States
Thu
15
Feb
FAE Midwest Sportsmen Classic Sports Show
08:00 am
Michiana Event Center, 455 E. Farver St. Shipshewana, IN United States
Thu
15
Feb
Chicago RV and Camping Show
12:00 pm
Donald E. Stephens Convention Ctr., 5555 N. River Road Rosemont, IL 60018 United States
Thu
15
Feb
Duluth Sports Show
03:00 pm
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, 350 Harbor Drive Duluth, MN 55802 United States
Thu
15
Feb
QCCA Fishing, Hunting and Outdoor Adventure Show
04:00 pm
QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Ave. Rock Island, IL United States
Fri
16
Feb
Milwaukee Muskie Expo
12:00 am
Washington County Fair Park, 300 Pleasant Valley Rd. West Bend, WI United States
Fri
16
Feb
Tinley Park Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo
09:00 am
Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Drive Tinley Park, IL 60477 United States
Fri
16
Feb
USA International Sportsmen’s Show & Outdoor Recreation & Travel
10:00 am
Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Boulevard Monroeville, PA 15146 United States
Fri
16
Feb
Ford Indianapolis Boat, Sport & Travel Show
01:00 pm
Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St. Indianapolis, IN 46205 United States
Thu
22
Feb
Cottage and Lakefront Living Show—Detroit
01:00 pm
Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. Novi, MI United States
Thu
22
Feb
Outdoorama
01:00 pm
Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. Novi, MI United States
Fri
23
Feb
RV and Boat Show Main Sales Event
11:00 am
EAA Grounds, 3130 Knapp St Oshkosh, WI 54902 United States
Fri
23
Feb
Indiana Deer, Turkey & Waterfowl Exposition
12:00 pm
Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St. Indianapolis, IN 46205 United States
Fri
23
Feb
Wisconsin State Hunting and Fishing Expo
12:00 pm
Resch Expo, 840 Armed Forces Dr Ashwaubenon, WI 54304 United States
Fri
23
Feb
QCCA RV and Camping Show
12:00 pm
QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Ave. Rock Island, IL United States
Fri
23
Feb
Gaylord Boat Show
12:00 pm
The Ellison Place, 150 Dale Dr Gaylord, MI 49735 United States
Fri
23
Feb
Wisconsin Fishing Expo
01:00 pm
Alliant Energy Ctr., 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way Madison, WI 53713 United States
Fri
23
Feb
The Boat Show in Springfield
02:00 pm
Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Avenue Springfield, IL 62706 United States
Fri
23
Feb
Lake County Boat Show
02:00 pm
Lake County Fairgrounds (IN), 889 S. Court Street Crown Point, IN 46307 United States
Fri
23
Feb
Cedar Rapids Sportshow
03:00 pm
Alliant Energy Powerhouse Convention Center, 350 First Avenue NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 United States
Sat
24
Feb
Salmon Unlimited Swap
07:00 am
River Park Moose Lodge, 8601 W.Fullerton Avenue River Grove, IL 60171 United States
Thu
29
Feb
59th Annual Red River Valley Sportsmen’s Boat, Camping & Vacation Show
05:00 pm
Fargo Dome, 1800 N University Dr Fargo, ND 58102 United States

March 2024

Fri
01
Mar
Northwest Indiana Fishing and Outdoor Expo
12:00 am
Lincoln Center, 2450 Lincoln St. Highland, IN 46322 United States
Fri
01
Mar
Springfield RV Mega Show
10:00 am
Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N Grant Ave. Springfield, MO 65803 United States
Fri
01
Mar
Up North Expo
02:00 pm
Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55403 United States
Fri
01
Mar
Iowa Deer Classic
02:00 pm
Iowa Events Center, 730 Third Street Des Moines, IA 50309 United States
Fri
01
Mar
Fishing Boating Outdoor Show
03:00 pm
Marinettee Expanding Horizons, 2501 Pierce Avenue Marinette, WI 54143 United States
Thu
07
Mar
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show
12:00 pm
Wisconsin Expo Center State Fair Park, 8200 W Greenfield West Allis, WI 53214 United States
Thu
07
Mar
29th Port Huron Camper & RV Show
01:00 pm
Blue Water Convention Center, 500 Thomas Edison Parkway Port Huron, MI 48060 United States
Fri
08
Mar
Wisconsin Decoy & Sporting Collectible Show
10:00 am
Hilton Garden Inn, 1355 W. 20th Ave. Oshkosh, WI 54902 United States
Fri
08
Mar
Open Season Sportsman’s Expo
02:00 pm
Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd Overland Park, KS 66211 United States
Fri
08
Mar
Illinois Deer Classic
02:00 pm
Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave. Peoria, IL 61602 United States
Fri
08
Mar
Rockford RV, Camping & Travel Show
02:00 pm
Mercyhealth Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E Riverside Blvd. Loves Park, IL 61111 United States
Fri
08
Mar
Central Wisconsin RV & Camping Show
03:00 pm
Central Wisconsin Convention and Expo Center, 10101 Market St Rothschild, WI 54474 United States
Fri
08
Mar
Eastern Iowa Sportshow
03:00 pm
UNI-Dome, 2501 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 United States
Sat
09
Mar
Fish & Hook Sport Show
08:00 am
Lockport VFW Post 5788, 1029 East 9th Street Lockport, IL United States
Sat
09
Mar
Fish & Hook Sport Show
08:00 am
Lockport VFW Post 5788, 1029 East 9th Street Lockport, IL United States
Thu
14
Mar
Whitetail Classic Sports Show and Auction
12:00 am
Cirle M Auctions Gallery, 611 N. Main St. Maquoketa, IA United States
Thu
14
Mar
Northwest Sportshow
01:00 pm
Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55403 United States
Thu
14
Mar
Novi Boating Show
02:00 pm
Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. Novi, MI United States
Thu
14
Mar
57th Sioux Empire Sportsmen’s Boat, Camping & Vacation Show
05:00 pm
Sioux Falls Arena & Convention Center, 1201 Northwest Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57104 United States
Fri
15
Mar
Traverse City Boat Show
12:00 pm
Grand Traverse County Civic Center, 1213 W. Civic Center Drive Traverse City, MI 49684 United States
Fri
15
Mar
Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo
01:00 pm
Fri
15
Mar
Open Season Sportsman’s Expo
02:00 pm
Ohio Expo Center, 717 E 17th Ave Columbus, OH 43211 United States
Fri
15
Mar
Wisconsin Sports Show
03:00 pm
Chippewa Valley Expo Center, 5150 Old Mill Plaza Drive Eau Claire, WI 54703 United States
Fri
22
Mar
Cottage & Lakefront Living Show
12:00 pm
DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 United States
Fri
22
Mar
Up North Expo
02:00 pm
Alliant Energy Ctr., 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way Madison, WI 53713 United States
Fri
22
Mar
Open Season Sportsman’s Expo
02:00 pm
Kalahari Resort-Wisconsin Dells, 1305 Kalahari Dr. Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 United States

April 2024

Fri
05
Apr
Up North Lake & Cottage Show
10:00 am
Grand Traverse County Civic Center, 1213 W. Civic Center Drive Traverse City, MI 49684 United States

June 2024

Fri
14
Jun
The Minocqua Antique & Classic Boat Show LLC
12:00 pm
Sat
15
Jun
The Minocqua Antique & Classic Boat Show LLC
10:00 am

July 2024

Tue
30
Jul
Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter Show
08:00 am
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, 350 Harbor Drive Duluth, MN 55802 United States

August 2024

Fri
23
Aug
Illinois Deer and Beer Fest 2024
03:00 pm
Interstate Center, 1106 Interstate Dr. Bloomington, IL 61705 United States
Sat
24
Aug
Illinois Deer and Beer Fest 2024
09:00 am
Interstate Center, 1106 Interstate Dr. Bloomington, IL 61705 United States
Sun
25
Aug
Illinois Deer and Beer Fest 2024
09:00 am
Interstate Center, 1106 Interstate Dr. Bloomington, IL 61705 United States

September 2024

Thu
12
Sep
15th Annual Progressive Metro Boat Show
01:00 pm
Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metro Parkway Harrison Township, MI 48045 United States
Thu
12
Sep
Metro Boat Show
01:00 pm
Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metro Parkway Harrison Township, MI 48045 United States
Fri
13
Sep
15th Annual Progressive Metro Boat Show
01:00 pm
Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metro Parkway Harrison Township, MI 48045 United States
Fri
13
Sep
Metro Boat Show
01:00 pm
Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metro Parkway Harrison Township, MI 48045 United States
Sat
14
Sep
15th Annual Progressive Metro Boat Show
11:00 am
Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metro Parkway Harrison Township, MI 48045 United States
Sat
14
Sep
Metro Boat Show
11:00 am
Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metro Parkway Harrison Township, MI 48045 United States
Sun
15
Sep
15th Annual Progressive Metro Boat Show
11:00 am
Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metro Parkway Harrison Township, MI 48045 United States
Sun
15
Sep
Metro Boat Show
11:00 am
Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metro Parkway Harrison Township, MI 48045 United States
Fri
20
Sep
Indianapolis Fall Boat & RV Show
10:00 am
Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St. Indianapolis, IN 46205 United States
Sat
21
Sep
Indianapolis Fall Boat & RV Show
10:00 am
Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St. Indianapolis, IN 46205 United States
Sun
22
Sep
Indianapolis Fall Boat & RV Show
10:00 am
Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St. Indianapolis, IN 46205 United States

October 2024

Wed
02
Oct
35th Annual Fall Detroit Camper & RV Show
01:00 pm
Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. Novi, MI United States
Thu
03
Oct
35th Annual Fall Detroit Camper & RV Show
01:00 pm
Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. Novi, MI United States
Fri
04
Oct
35th Annual Fall Detroit Camper & RV Show
01:00 pm
Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. Novi, MI United States
Sat
05
Oct
35th Annual Fall Detroit Camper & RV Show
10:00 am
Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. Novi, MI United States
Sun
06
Oct
35th Annual Fall Detroit Camper & RV Show
10:00 am
Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. Novi, MI United States
Thu
10
Oct
Fall Whitetail Classic Auction and Show
12:00 am
Cirle M Auctions Gallery, 611 N. Main St. Maquoketa, IA United States

November 2024

Sun
03
Nov
The Early Show
10:00 am
Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st Street Oak Brook, IL 60523 United States
Fri
08
Nov
Dakota Angler Ice Institute Show
03:00 pm
Sioux Falls Arena & Convention Center, 1201 Northwest Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57104 United States
Sat
09
Nov
Dakota Angler Ice Institute Show
10:00 am
Sioux Falls Arena & Convention Center, 1201 Northwest Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57104 United States
Sun
10
Nov
Dakota Angler Ice Institute Show
10:00 am
Sioux Falls Arena & Convention Center, 1201 Northwest Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57104 United States
Sat
16
Nov
Hard Water Ice Fishing Expo
09:00 am
National Sports Center, 1700 105th Ave NE Blaine, MN 55449 United States
Sun
17
Nov
Hard Water Ice Fishing Expo
10:00 am
National Sports Center, 1700 105th Ave NE Blaine, MN 55449 United States
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