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TRAVELERS Kids Trout Pond

FREE FISHING--Compliments of Travelers Insurance

In this FREE Kids Activity, compliments of Travelers, youngsters can learn what its really like to go fishing. The Kids Trout Pond is now located in the South Wing near the Take Me Fishing Center.


Dock Dogs Show Schedule

Sunday (January 27)
Registration Opens              10:00 am
Open dock begins                10:00 am
Big Air Wave #4                   11:00 am
BA Amateur Finals                1:30 pm 
BA Semi-Pro Finals               2:00 pm
BA Pro Finals                        2:30 pm
Speed Retrieve                      3:30 pm

Monday-Thursday (January 28-31)
Onsite Registration Opens          5:00 pm
Open Dock                                5:00 pm
Big Air Waves #1, 2, 3, & 4         6:30 pm

 

Please check out www.dockdogs.com for weekend (February 1-3) schedule times and more information.


Dock Dogs - Big Air Dogs® and Extreme Vertical® Competition

DockDogs is the jumping dog performance sport that is growing by leaps and bounds! Canine Competitors run down a 40-foot dock into a 40-ft long pool of 4-foot-deep water. DockDogs is sure to make a big splash at the show!!  www.dockdogs.com


Rail Jam – Sponsored by BoatWorks & MasterCraft

See the hot pros on the circuit demonstrate their wakeboarding and wake skating skills right here at the show! These energetic performances are sure to get you in the summer frame of mind! Foot Print: 50’ x 180’ 
www.stepupproductions.com.

Rail Jam Show Schedule

Saturday-(January 26)
2:00, 4:00, 6:00, & 8:00

Sunday-(January 27)
2:00, 4:00

Monday-Thursday (January 28-January 31)
7:30

Friday (February 1)
3:00, 6:00, 8:00

Saturday (February 2)
2:00, 4:00, 6:00 & 8:00

Sunday (February 3)
12:30, 2:00
 


Allstate Safety Weekends

Compliments of Allstate Boat Insurance

The first 100 kids, aged 12 and under, that visit The Discover Boating Center Saturday and Sunday on both weekends of the show will receive life jackets from Allstate Boat Insurance.


“Fishing for Laughs” Comedy Show

Curt Strutz, The Bassmeister, brings the excitement of fishing to both children and adults. The audience will be laughing (adults will have just as much fun as the kids), and the children begging to be the next volunteer to assist the Bassmeister on stage.

Thursday, January 31            7:15 pm
Friday, February 1                3:00 & 7:00 pm
Saturday, February 2            1:00 & 8:00 pm
Sunday, February 3              2:00 pm


Discover Boating Center

Your one-stop resource for boating information and advice. Staffed by experts who can answer all your questions and set you on a course to choosing a boat that will give you and your family years of enjoyment, the Discover Boating Center is here to help you become a boater.

  • Straightforward answers to all your boating questions
  • Expert, unbiased advice on buying a boat
  • Information you can trust and local resources to help you get started


BASS TUBS of Oklahoma Fishing Demonstration

    Saturday, 1/26                            11:00, 5:00 & 8:00 pm
    Sunday, 1/27                              11:00 & 4:00 pm
    Monday, 1/28                               6:30 & 8:00pm
    Tuesday, 1/29                               6:30 & 8:00pm
    Wednesday 1/30 & Thurs. 1/31      6:30 & 8:00 pm
    Friday, 2/1                                    2:00 & 4:00 pm
    Saturday, 2/2                              11:00 & 4:00 pm
    Sunday, 2/3                                12:00pm

Chuck will conduct daily fishing demonstrations in the Bass Tub, a 50-foot, 5,000-gallon glass tank stocked with native Kentucky game fish, including various types of bass, perch, crappie and catfish. Spectators can observe how the fish react to, and strike at, various types of bait and fish


Take Me Fishing Center

Reel fun for everyone from aspiring anglers to full-blown fishing fanatics! This interactive exhibit features hands-on activities, presentations and demonstrations that will give you the know-how to get started or improve your fishing skills. Be sure to check out the daily seminar schedule and enter giveaways for your chance to win great fishing prizes, too.


Fishing and Hunting Seminars

Get tips and learn from professional anglers and guides. Fishing seminars will include hands-on demonstrations in casting, baiting and fishing techniques, presentations on understanding sonar, proper rod and lure selection, seasonal patterns for bass and other species. Hunting topics will include tips and techniques for successful turkey, deer, and waterfowl hunting along with mastering game calls. Scheduled speakers include: Jay Yelas, Randell Gibson, Charlie Hildreth, Bill Epeards and Dave Rennaker.


Dates Saturday January 24 through Sunday February 01, 2009
Location Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center
Address 937 Phillips Lane
City, State, Zip Louisville, KY, 40209
Get Directions

Contact Name Kimberly Muncy
Phone
Phone 2
Email Send A Message

Show Dates and Times

Show Hours

  • Saturday, Jan. 26 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sunday, Jan. 27 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Monday, Jan. 28   5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tuesday, Jan. 29   5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Wednesday, Jan. 30   5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Thusday,  Jan. 31   5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Friday, Feb. 1   12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Saturday, Feb. 2   10:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sunday, Feb. 3   10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ticket Info

Admission

Adults: $9
2-day pass: $14.00
Seniors (65 ) $7.00
Youth 13 - 15: $4.00
Children 12 and under: Free

Special Offers

Giveaways & Weeknight Promotions

Free $50 Gift Certificate from Boater’s World
Be one of the first 200 boat buyers at the show and receive a Free $50 Gift Certificate
from Boater’s World. Just take your proof of purchase to the show office, South Wing B
Lobby, Room B106 and the first two hundred individuals will receive the Boater’s World
Gift Certificate ($50.00) by providing a copy of their invoice and completing the Boater’s
World Captain’s Rigging form.
 

WIN a Four Winns 180 Horizon 2008
Courtesy of The Boating Center, Four Winns and Volvo. Find out more details and register to win at The Boating Center in the South Wing booth #S1600.
For more information on The Boating Center, click here
 

Let’s Go Fishing with Kentucky Trophy Fishing
Register to win a day fishing trip with a guide on Lake Cumberland. Courtesy of Kentucky Trophy Fishing. Register to win at the Take Me Fishing Center located in the South Wing.

Weekend Getaway on a Presidential Houseboat!
Courtesy of Jamestown Resort & Marina. Register to win a weekend getaway on a Presidential Houseboat! Accommodations for 12 guests including hot tub. Register to win at the registration area located in the North Wing.


$500 Fishing, Hunting or Travel Booth Shopping Spree
The winner will be notified on Saturday evening at 9pm, and will come to the show on Sunday, February 3 to spend their winnings. Register to win at the registration area located in the North Wing.

7 day/7night Trip to Bear Lake Wilderness Camp
Booth #S5450
A private island nestled in the heart of Bear Lake will be your starting point for seven days of possibly the finest fishing you will ever experience. See entry form for details. Register to win at the registration area located in the North Wing.
 

Whitewater Rafting trip for 4 from Rivermen
The thrill of whitewater rafting awaits you and three friends!
Your outdoor adventure begins with a 2 nights camping trip and a day on the New River. The package includes: two-night camping, one-day whitewater river excursion, breakfast, lunch and dinner. (Cabin lodging is available with upgrade). Register to win at the registration area located in the North Wing.


Show Attractions

2008 Yamaha Cruiser SHO

"With the industries largest displacement engine, 1812cc and its ultra-light weight, Yamaha's new Cruiser SHO is The Most Advanced, Luxurious High Performance Watercraft Ever."

Available at:
Lake Cumberland Marine
Somerset, KY
606-677-0939

Yamaha of Louisville
Louisville, KY
502-254-1118

Anew BackYard

I handcraft the most comfortable wooden chair ever invented. These chairs come in four different sizes (Short, Regular, Wide, and Tall.) for the perfect fit and they come in rockers or gliders Our Gorgeous Cedar Furnishings include The Adirondack, Garden, and Children Collections. All furniture is handcrafted with stainless screws, bolts, bearings, glider arms, premium outdoor glue, and are available finished, painted any color, or unfinished.

Jamestown Presidential Houseboats

The Presidential houseboats are equipped with:
- Two 4 cylinder Mercruiser I/O motors
- 15 KW generator
- Central heating and air-conditioning
- Hot tub optional -$150
- Electric galley including refrigerator/freezer, oven/stove, microwave, and coffee maker
- Two large 120 qt. cooler
- Color TVs and DVD
- Electric Dryer
- Two bathrooms with showers
- Sleeping accommodations:
- 6 private cabins with queen beds
- Flying bridge with piloting controls
- Tubular Slide 
 
Kuhns Bros Log Homes & Country Log Cabins

Still "Dreaming" of sitting by the fire in your own "Log Cabin"? Dream NO longer...It's Time! We make "Dreams" REALITY! Cozy Log Cabins to Luxury Log homes. The process of achieving the special log home lifestyle you've always dreamed about is a unique and individual experience...we are here to guide you all the way through...from design through construction!

Please Contact Us:
Craig & Donna Whelan
Tel: 812-738-9011
E-mail:KuhnslogsIN@aol.com

WWW.LOGHOMESINDIANA.COM


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