GRAND RAPIDS, MICH: ShowSpan, Inc., Michigan’s largest producer of consumer shows, today announced 2013 dates for its Ultimate Sport Show tour. The “Big Three” lineup includes two shows in the Detroit market and the state’s longest-running show in Grand Rapids.
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH: ShowSpan, Inc., Michigan’s largest producer of consumer shows, today announced 2013 dates for its Ultimate Sport Show tour. The “Big Three” lineup includes two shows in the Detroit market and the state’s longest-running show in Grand Rapids.
Each year the Ultimate Sport Show tour attracts about 100,000 anglers, hunters, campers, boaters, conservationists and lovers of nature and the outdoors. Patrons come from throughout Michigan as well as Ohio, Indiana, Ontario and beyond.
“We’re very pleased with how the shows are coming together this year,” said show manager Adam Starr. “We’re ahead of where we were last year at this time and excited about selling out all of our exhibitor space. We’ve got some top-name talent coming in this year, including Kevin VanDam and Mark Zona, both nationally-known names and both will make appearances at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi during the Ultimate Fishing Show in January.”
Again this year, Outdoorama patrons will receive free crossover admission to the 6th Annual Cottage and Lakefront Living Show – Detroit, which will run concurrently with Outdoorama at Suburban Collection Showplace in February.
“We’ve got a great lineup of expert speakers for all the shows, and we’re working hard to add more as the shows get closer,” said Starr, who added that he was also excited to see the Michigan Taxidermy Association returning to the Ultimate Sports Show � Grand Rapids, at DeVos Place. “The taxidermy display is always a crowd pleaser and shows some of the best taxidermy work in the state. This is the only show that I know of that has a taxidermy competition on display.”
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Ultimate Fishing Show – Detroit:
- The Ultimate Fishing Show�Detroit, January 10 to 13 at Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, is the Midwest’s biggest pure-fishing show in America’s largest freshwater market.
- More than 200 booths of new rods, reels, lures and other tackle, plus outfitters, lodges, guides and charter fishing destinations are in the show, along with 200 new fishing boats representing 40 brands.
- Led by Kevin VanDam and Mark Zona, more than 75 free seminars are planned for novice to expert anglers.
- Special features: Hawg Trough, 110,000-gallon Lake Ultimate, Shore Lunch Fish Fry, kids Trout Pond and much more.
- Hours: Thursday, 3 to 9:30; Friday, 11 to 9:30; Saturday, 10 to 9; Sunday, 10 to 5. Admission: $10 adults, $4 children 6 to 14, free for children 5 and under.
- Information: www.UltimateFishingShow.com or 800-328-6550.
Outdoorama:
- The 40th Annual Outdoorama, February 21 to 24 at Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, is one of Michigan’s most popular shows for hunters, anglers, campers, boaters, hikers, conservationists, canoeists and wildlife enthusiasts.
- More than 150 booths of new products and fishing boats, pontoons, canoes, kayaks, deck boats, runabouts and ski and wakeboard boats are in the show. Dozens of free hunting and fishing seminars by national experts are scheduled, along with special appearances by Michigan Out-of-Doors TV hosts.
- MUCC’s “Big Buck Night,” “Wildlife Encounters” a daily Fish Fry, Trout Pond for kids, and Milt Wilcox’s “Ultimate Air Dogs” are among many special features. New this year is the addition of the WOW Whitetail Display, which features several famous bucks including the X-Factor Buck, the Kneisley Buck, Hole-in-the-Horn and others.
- The show is held in conjunction with the 6th annual Cottage and Lakefront Living Show – Detroit, providing the public with two major shows for one admission.
- Hours: Thursday and Friday, 2 to 9:30; Saturday, 10 to 9; Sunday, 10 to 5. Admission: $10 adults, $4 children 6 to 14, free for children 5 and under.
- Information: www.Outdoorama.com or 800-328-6550.
Ultimate Sport Show – Grand Rapids:
- The 68th Annual Ultimate Sport Show�Grand Rapids, March 21 to 24 at DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave. NW in downtown Grand Rapids, is one of America’s largest and longest-running outdoor shows. More than 350 exhibitors include 100-plus fishing tackle vendors, hunting gear, new fishing boats and 100 or more outfitters, lodges, guides, charter fishing and adventure-travel destinations throughout North America and abroad.
- Plus more than 100 non-stop fishing and hunting seminars occur on four stages, including 110,000-gallon Lake Ultimate.
- Statewide competition by the Michigan Taxidermists Association offers hundreds of the state’s best mounts for free viewing.
- Special features: Milt Wilcox’s “Ultimate Air Dogs,” MUCC’s “Big Buck Night, West” the Trout Pond, antique sporting goods displays, carvings by the Woodland Woodcarvers, and more.
- Hours: Thursday, 3 to 9:30; Friday, 11 to 9:30; Saturday, 10 to 9; Sunday, 10 to 5. Admission: $10 adults, $4 children 6 to 14, free for children 5 and under.
- Information: www.GRFish.com or 800-328-6550.
