MidWest Outdoors

Winter Free Fishing Weekend—Wisconsin statewide
2026-01-16 - 2026-01-18
January 16-18
Winter Free Fishing Weekend—Wisconsin statewide.
Fish without a fishing license or stamp, but all fishing regulations remain in effect.
For info: dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/anglereducation/freeFishingWeekend.

Cleveland Boat Show
2026-01-16 10:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-17 10:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
January 15-18
Cleveland Boat Show at the International Exposition Center, 1 I-X Center Dr, Cleveland, OH 44135
Hours: Thursday 12 – 9 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Marine Trade Assoc., (440) 899-5009, info@omta.com, omta.com, or clevelandboatshow.com.

Ohio RV & Boat Show
2026-01-16 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-17 10:00 - 20:00
January 9-18
Ohio RV & Boat Show, at the Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, OH 43211
Hours:
1/9 Friday noon-8pm
1/10 Saturday 10-8
1/11 Sunday 11am-5pm
MON-TUES closed
1/14-16 Wed-Fri 12 noon-8pm
1/17 Saturday 10-8
1/18 Sunday 11am-5pm
For info: info@ohiorvandboatshow.com, ohiorvandboatshow.com

2nd Annual Minnesota Sportsmen’s Show
2026-01-16 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-17 10:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-18 10:00 - 16:00
January 16-18
2nd Annual Sportsmen’s Show, at Canterbury Park, 1100 Canterbury Rd., Shakopee, MN 55379
Hours: Friday 12 – 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.
For info: Cenaiko Products, mnresortshow.com, cenaiko.com, info@cenaiko.com.

Milwaukee Boat Show
2026-01-16 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-17 10:00 - 20:00
January 16-18 and 21-25
Milwaukee Boat Show, at the Wisconsin Expo Center at State Fair Park, 8200 W Greenfield, West Allis, WI 53214.
Hours:
Friday, January 16, 12-8 pm
Saturday, January 17, 10 am – 8 pm
Sunday, January 18, 10 am – 5 pm

Wednesday, January 21, 1 – 8 pm

Thursday, January 22, 1 – 8 pm

Friday, January 23 12 – 8 pm

Saturday, January 24, 10 am – 8 pm

Sunday, January 25, 10 am – 5 pm

For info: ShowSpan, Inc., John Loeks, (616) 447-2860, showspan.com, events@showspan.com.

Grand Rapids Camper, Travel & RV Show
2026-01-16 12:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-17 10:00 - 21:00
January 15-18
Grand Rapids Camper, Travel & RV Show, at DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Hours: Thursday 3 – 9 p.m., Friday 12 – 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m to 5 p.m.
For info: Show Span, events@showspan.com, showspan.com.

Elkhart 350 Black Friday Gun, Knife & Outdoorsmen Show
2026-01-16 14:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-18 09:00 - 15:00
January 16-18
Elkhart 350 Black Friday Gun, Knife & Outdoorsmen Show at Northern Indiana Event Center, Orthwein Pavillion, 21565 Executive Pkwy., Elkhart, IN 46514.
Hours: Friday;; 2 – 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,. Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For info: Gun Slinger Promotions USA, 1gunshowpro@gmail.com, gunslingergunshows.com.

All-Canada Show Milwaukee
2026-01-16 15:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-17 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-18 10:00 - 15:00
January 16-18
All-Canada Show Milwaukee, Brookfield Conference Center, 325 South Moorland Rd., Brookfield WI 53005.
Hours: Friday, 3 – 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For info: allcanada.com

Big Rock Creek Gun Show
2026-01-16 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-17 09:00 - 15:00
January 16-17
Big Rock Creek Gun Show at Big Rock Creek, 1674 State Road 87, Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024.
Hours: Friday 4 – 8 p.m., Saturday 9 am to 3 p.m.
For info: Jam Services, Jayson, (715) 760-0658.

Lady’s View Elite – Women only league
2026-01-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Blythe’s Sport Shop, 2810 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, IN, 46383, United States
Lady’s View Elite – Women only league

Lady’s View Elite is a women’s shooting group dedicated to learning and practicing defensive shooting skills. We meet weekly on Fridays from 6-8pm at Blythe’s Sport Shop in Valparaiso, Ind. As a women’s group, we give each other support in the journey of becoming our family’s best protector. Through our weekly events, we build confidence in our abilities with like-minded women. The events are centered around structured drills that help you set goals and develop your skills. Regardless of skill level, we provide a welcoming environment of women empowering women!
Co-ed classes register at: www.mwtraininggroup.com
Women only classes register at: www.ladysview.com

NABA Ice Fishing Event at Nelson Lake
2026-01-17 08:00 - 14:00
January 17
NABA Ice Fishing Event at Nelson Lake Public Boat Landing, Nelson Lake, Hayward, WI 54843.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For info: northlandareabuilders.com/fishing-contest.

Central Wisconsin Gun Show
2026-01-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-18 08:00 - 14:00
January 17-18
Central Wisconsin Gun Show at Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds, 495 Martin Ave., Fond du Lac, WI 54935.
Hours: Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For info: Central Wisconsin Gun Collectors Association, cwgca@yahoo.com, centralwisconsingun.org;.

Macomb Gun Show
2026-01-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-18 09:00 - 15:00
January 17-18
Macomb Gun Show at Lakeside Mall (Former Sears Garage), 14100 Lakeside Circle, Sterling Heights, MI 48313.
Hours: Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For info: greatlakesgunshows.com.

Winter Fun Day, town-wide at Frederic
2026-01-17 10:00 - 15:00
January 17
Winter Fun Day, town-wide at Frederic, Wis. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fun winter activities. Vintage snowmobile display, snow sculpting, hockey and garage sale at the Elementary School, Ice Fishing Contests.
For info: 715-327-4836, fredericwi.com.

Peoria RV, Boat and Vacation Show
2026-01-17 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-18 10:00 - 16:00
January 17-18
Peoria RV, Boat and Vacation Show at the Peoria Civic Center, Peoria, IL.
Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For info: Events, Inc., events-inc.com.

Otter Lake Booster Club’s Free Children’s Fishing Contest
2026-01-17 11:00 - 14:00
January 17
Otter Lake Booster Club’s Free Children’s Fishing Contest at Otter Lake South Boat Landing, 365th Street, Stanley, WI 54768.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration begins at 10 a.m.
Ice fishing contest available for children age 15 and under, must be accompanied by an adult. Prizes will be awarded for each category and age group. Door prizes and a 50/50 raffle will always take place throughout the day.
For info: 715-644-4979.
