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Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show

Shop the largest outdoor sports show in North America!

Find everything you need to enjoy the great outdoors at the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show®. If you like to hunt, fish, camp or participate in other outdoor sports, you can find all of the newest products, equipment, and vehicles--all under one roof for you to see, touch and compare.

Hunt for new products.

Kick the tires on the latest trucks, motorcycles, RVs, SUVs and ATVs. Check out the latest hunting and fishing boats. Get hands-on experience with the full range of hunting, fishing and archery products. Stock up on outdoor clothing and accessories. See model log homes and all of the furnishings you need for your private outdoor retreat.

Planning an outdoor vacation? You can meet face to face with operators of lodges, ranches and hunting preserves. Talk with hundreds of outfitters and guides who can take you on everything from a whitewater rafting adventure to a fishing trip in Alaska to an African safari.

Learn, compete and have fun.

And that's not all! Watch amazing demonstrations of archery, fly casting and more, each day of the show. Enter exciting contests and win valuable prizes. There's a wealth of entertainment for the whole family, with events and entertainment just about every hour, all nine days of the show!

Plan to be there!

Mark the show dates on your calendar, and make your plans to be a part of the outdoor sporting tradition at the 2007 Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show, February 3-11, 2007 at the State Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.


Dates Saturday February 07 through Sunday February 15, 2009
Location State Farm Show Complex
Address N Cameron St & Maclay St
City, State, Zip Harrisburg, PA, 17120
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Contact Name Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show
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Show Dates and Times

Show Hours
Saturday Feb 3: 9am-7pm
Sunday Feb 4: 10am-5pm
Mon-Fri Feb 5-9: 10am – 8pm
Sat Feb 10: 9am – 7pm
Sun Feb 11: 10am-5pm
Note: Box Office closes one hour prior to close of show, daily, and two hours prior on Sunday, 2/11.


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    Show Attractions

    Show Schedule

    See what's happening on any day of the 2007 Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show®.
    Simply select a date from below for a complete schedule of demonstrations, contests, auctions and more.

    SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2007

    Box Office Hours: 9am-6pm

    Show Hours: 9am-7pm

    SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2007

    Box Office Hours: 10am-4pm

    Show Hours: 10am-5pm

    MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2007

    Box Office Hours: 10am-7pm

    Show Hours: 10am-8pm

    TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2007

    Box Office Hours: 10am-7pm

    Show Hours: 10-8pm

    WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2007

    Box Office Hours: 10am-7pm

    Show Hours: 10am-8pm

    THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2007

    Box Office Hours: 10am-7pm

    Show Hours: 10am-8pm

    FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2007

    Box Office Hours: 10am-7pm

    Show Hours: 10am-8pm

    SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2007

    Box Office Hours: 9am-6pm

    Show Hours: 9am-7pm

    SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2007

    Box Office Hours: 10am-3pm

    Show Hours: 10am-5pm

     

    Contests at the 2007 Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show®

    Test your skills and win valuable prizes! There are exciting contests to enter or observe every day of the show. Whether your specialty is calling duck, sounding like an elk bugling, or casting, there's something for everyone, young and not-so-young alike.

    Bassmaster Casting Kids

    Sunday, February 4
    All day beginning at 10:00am

    Open to young people in two age groups, 7-10 and 11-14, the goals of this competition are to involve young people in fishing and to foster an appreciation for our outdoors. Bassmaster CastingKids competitions are similar to the old NFL punt, pass, and kick events, except the challenge is to flip, pitch and cast. Every competitor receives a certificate of competition and a copy of BASSMASTER Casting Kids Magazine, while the winner of each event in each age group will receive a rod and reel from Zebco and a medallion.

    Owl Hooting Contest

    Sunday, February 4 at 1:00pm

    Presented by the Michaux-Yellow Breeches Local Chapter of the PA Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. NWTF members compete Sunday, February 4th at 1:00pm in the Small Arena. For more information, please call Don Heckman (717) 763-6062.

    Pennsylvania Turkey Calling Contest 

    Sunday, February 4 at 1:00pm

    Professional Friction, Professional Open, Youth and Amateur Adult competitions are presented by the Michaux-Yellow Breeches Local Chapter of the PA Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. All contestants must be members of the NWTF. For more information, please call Don Heckman at (717) 763-6062.

    Keystone Regional Duck & Goose Calling Contest

    Wednesday, February 7 at 4:00pm
    Registration opens at 3:30pm

    Presented by the Susquehanna River Waterfowlers Association. The registration fee for each contest is $20.00. The Jr. Duck and Goose calling contest is at 3 PM and the Keystone Regional Duck calling contest is at 4 PM. For more information, please call Sam Palumbo at (717) 502-0337 or (717) 756-5032.

    Northeastern States Elk Calling Contest 

    Thursday, February 8 at 5:30pm
    Registration opens at 4:00pm

    Presented by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Each contestant gives two types of calls – one bull and one cow/calf call. The contest will take place in the Small Arena. Registration starts at 4 PM and is free. For more information, visit the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation booth during show hours, or call Dave Ragantesi at (570) 278-4747.

    Knife & Hawk Championships

    Saturday, February 10 at 6:00pm
    Registration opens at 5:00pm

    Presented by The PA Federation of Muzzleloaders. Daily winners return for championship competition on Saturday, February 10th at 6 PM. Knives and hawks must meet modified NMLRA rules. There is a $2 entry fee. Contestants have 5 throws each with knife and hawk for a combined score and must complete one full turn before striking target. For more information, please call Neal Panzarella at (717) 235-3993.

    PA 3-D Bowhunters Challenge

    Sunday, February 3-Sunday, February 11
    All day beginning at 10:00am

    Presented by The PA 3-D Bowhunters. Individual and Progessive Pot Money Shoot qualifying rounds will take place February 3-10th (till approximately 1 PM on the 10th). Daily winners for FBO/FBR/FSR, MCBH, MBF, MSR and MBR return for individual qualifying finals shoot-off on Saturday, February 10th at 2:15 PM. MBO and Open Money classes return on the same day at 5:15 PM. Daily winners for the CUB, TRD, MRU, YMR 13-14 and YMR 15-17 classes return for individual qualifying finals shoot-off on Sunday, February 11th at 10:30 AM. FHC, MHC and Hunter Money classes return for their finals shoot-off on the same day at 1:30 PM. There is a $15 entry fee for adults and seniors, an $8 entry fee for youth and a $5 fee for cubs. There is a $30 entry fee for the Progressive Pot Money Shoot. Sunday, February 4th is 12 and under Kids FREE Archery Shooting time from 3:30-5 PM. For more information, please call Jesse Shertzer at (717) 944-2069.


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    Show Venue and Location

    The Eastern Outdoor Sports Show is held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, which is located along Cameron and Maclay Streets in Harrisburg, just off Exit 67A of Interstate 81. Message boards and Keystone signs will direct show visitors onto alternate routes to alleviate traffic congestion on I-81. Other arteries include Route 39, Route 22/322, Route 230 and Elmerton Avenue.
    Click here to see a locator map

    From the West Shore or Carlisle: Take I-81 North to Cameron Street, Exit 67A. From Cameron Street turn left at the first traffic light, then proceed up the hill to the Farm Show Complex Parking. 

    From downtown Harrisburg: Take Second Street North to the 2100 block and turn right onto Maclay Street. Follow Maclay Street East across the railroad bridge to the traffic light at the Farm Show Building. Turn left onto Cameron Street and travel North to the next traffic light. Turn right and proceed to the Farm Show Complex Parking Lot.

    From the North: Take Routes 11-15 South following the Susquehanna River to I-81. Follow I-81 North across the river, then take Cameron Street Exit 67A. Turn left at the first traffic light and proceed up the hill to the Farm Show Complex Parking Lot.

    From the Upper Dauphin area: Take Route 147 South or Route 225 South to Route 322 (River Relief Route). Route 322 becomes Cameron Street after crossing over I-81. From Cameron Street, turn left at the first traffic light, then proceed up the hill and take a right into the Farm Show Complex Parking Lot.

    From Hershey: Take US-322 West to I-83. Follow I-83 North and merge with I-81 South. Take Cameron Street Exit 67A. Turn left at the first traffic light into the Farm Show Complex Parking Lot.

    From Lancaster: Take PA-283 North toward Harrisburg to I-83. Follow I-83 North and merge with I-81 South. Take Cameron Street Exit 67A. Turn left at the first traffic light into the Farm Show Complex Parking Lot.

    From York: Take I-83 North across the Susquehanna River to the east shore of Harrisburg. Follow I-83 to the north and merge with I-81 South. Take Cameron Street Exit 67A. Turn left at the first traffic light into the Farm Show Complex Parking Lot.

    From Lebanon: Take I-81 South toward Harrisburg. Take Cameron Street Exit 67A. Turn right at the first traffic light then left into the Farm Show Complex Parking Lot.

    From the Pennsylvania Turnpike Traveling West: Take Exit 19. Travel North on PA-283, which merges with I-83. Follow I-83 North and merge with I-81 South. Take Cameron Street Exit 67A. Turn right at the first traffic light, then left into the Farm Show Complex Parking Lot.

    From the Pennsylvania Turnpike traveling East: Take Exit 236. Travel north on Route 15 to 581 West, continuing on Route 581 West, merge onto I-81 North (north of Enola). Follow I-81 North across the Susquehanna River, then take the Cameron Street Exit 67A. Turn right at the first traffic light and then left into the Farm Show Complex Parking Lot.

    From the Harrisburg International Airport: Take 283 North (towards Harrisburg) to I-83 North. Then take I-81 South. Take Exit 67A (Cameron Street). Turn right at first traffic light. At the next light make a left into the Farm Show Complex Parking Lot.

    From another location: If you need directions from a location that is not listed above, please visit either www.mapquest.com or http://maps.google.com to get directions from your starting address to:

    N Cameron St & Maclay St
    Harrisburg, PA 17120


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