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When:
February 19 – 28, 2016
Hours:
Fri., Feb. 19 1pm-8pm
Sat., Feb. 20 10am-8pm
Sun., Feb. 21 10am-5pm
Mon.-Fri., Feb. 22-26 12pm-8pm
Sat., Feb. 27 10am-8pm
Sun., Feb. 28 10am-5pm
Where:
Indiana State Fairgrounds
1202 E. 38th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Fishing Seminars at the Hawg Trough
Come learn the latest techniques from nationally known anglers at our fishing seminars conducted atop the Hawg Trough. This 5,000 gallon aquarium measuring an astounding 40’ long, 4’ wide and 8’ deep, is one of the show’s leading attractions and fits nicely in the heart of Tackle Town. Here visitors can receive expert information from the pros as they watch various seminars conducted throughout the show. Watch in amazement as the best anglers in the country share their secrets and catch fish right before your eyes!
Mac and The Big Cheese – Ultimate Camp Cooking
Comedians Pat ‘Mac’ and Mike ‘The Big Cheese’ Faverman aren’t your average comedians. Pat Mac and Mike Faverman are nationally touring comedians and celebrity chefs with a passion for camp cooking. Co-founders of Ultimate Camp Cooking, Pat and Mike have created a series of DVDs, a popular cookbook, and do live performances around the nation.
Don’t miss the opportunity to see these two comedian chefs this year in the Travel Cafe at the Ford Indianapolis Boat, Sport & Travel Show.
K-9 X Games presented by Alpha K9 U
K-9 X Games (Shows) are performances by the Alpha K-9 U Crew exhibiting K-9 Obedience & the different Dock-Diving sports disciplines such as X-treme Retrieve, X-treme Vertical and demonstrating the newest discipline, X-treme Air, which will soon be added to the 2016 competition line up – then joining the Alpha K9 U Crew are Invited Handler Teams that will also be demonstrating the well-known “long jump for dogs” (Big Air) in this ever growing and thrilling K-9 sport.
Travel Cafe sponsored by Visit Indiana
The Travel Café is back with exciting travel destination presentations and videos! Along with the fresh new travel ideas presented by the exhibitors within the Travel & Tourism section of the show, there will be new and unique in-show dining options. The Travel Café will encourage attendees to linger through the use of live and entertaining programs and demonstrations, as well as an array of multi-media displays showcasing destinations represented at the Show. In short you can grab a bite, rest a spell and pick out a new vacation destination all at the same time, this year in the new Travel Café
Ask the Pros Seminar Series
The Ask the Pros Fishing Seminar Series provides a unique seminar format that puts show goers into direct contact with the seminar speakers. It is an interactive forum, providing invaluable opportunities for seminar attendees to ask the questions most important to them.
Saturday, February 27
2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 28
2:00 p.m.
DNR Programs
To celebrate 100 years of Indiana State Parks the DNR has a great series of educational programs designed to teach the public as much as possible about birds and snakes. You won’t want to miss these great displays at the show!
2016 Schedule:
Friday 2/19: S’more Smorgasbord with Jill Vance
2/19: Fort Harrison display with Jeff Cummings
Saturday 2/20: K9 Officers and their dogs 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
2/20: Native American lifeways display with Angie Manuel and Archaeology with Kelley Morgan
2/20: “Snakes Alive, Snakes Buffett” with Jarrett Manek
Sunday 2/21: Native American lifeways display with Angie Manuel
2/21: Education Raptors from Hardy Lake’s Dwight Chamberlain Raptor Center
Friday 2/26: S’mores Smorgasbord with Jill Vance
Saturday 2/27: Fort Harrison display with Jeff Cummings
2/27: Education Raptors from Hardy Lake’s Dwight Chamberlain Raptor Center
Sunday 2/28: Fossils display with Jeremy Beavin
2/28: ”Snakes Alive, Snakes Buffett” with Jarrett Manek
Antique Outboard Boat and Motor Exhibit
One of the great aspects of the Indy Boat Sport &Travel Show is the fact that folks can come and see the Latest, most innovative and up to date gear for outdoor men & women. Our 62nd Indy Boat Sport & Travel Show again is proud to add a special educational element to the event as Jay Walls and Rick Eichrodt will be displaying their Antique Outboard Motors and Boats for anyone who wishes to see how far outboard boat motors have come.
Their display will have over 60 motors, several over 100 years old, and a few factory racing models. Rick and Jay are both local members of the Antique Outboard Motor Club which is an International organization whose fundamental purpose is to provide a means of communication for those who are interested in research and exchange of knowledge pertaining to the history and preservation of antique outboard boat motors. Jay says that during show hours the antique outboard display booth will have knowledgeable club members available who can answer questions about motors or the hobby. Come see this blast from the past at the Indy Boat Sport &Travel Show.
TACKLE TOWN
Fishing is America’s most popular recreational pastime, and your angling passion is the inspiration behind Tackle Town – the 70,000 square-foot all-things-angling marketplace greeting all visitors as they enter the Ford, Indianapolis Boat, Sport and Travel Show.
Remember the huge boxes you like to rummage through at the back of your local tackle shop? You never know what little gems may be waiting for you in there until you’ve made it all the way to the bottom. We’re kind of like that, but with a handy exhibitor list and directory. Like your neighborhood bait shop on steroids, Tackle Town shows visitors over 100 unique exhibitors offering cutting edge, hard-to-find fishing tackle, gear and accessories at special show prices.
Of course, there’s more than fishing tackle at Tackle Town. You’ll also find boating accessories and fiberglass repair and restoration. Learn the latest tricks and techniques from the nation’s top fishing pros at daily seminars conducted atop the 4,000-gallon Hawg Trough – a massive aquarium loaded with all manner of lunker gamefish. Need more angling intel? You control the topics of discussion at our innovative, Fishing Camp: Ask the Pros interactive seminar series.
Tackle Town has everything for the fisherman or fishing family, including charter fishing captains and guides who can take you to the big ones, the Kids’ Zone, and an incredible array of other interesting events and attractions. If Tackle Town doesn’t have what you are looking for, then neither does anyone else!
Travel and Tourism Pavilion.
The lure of the great outdoors tugs on visitors throughout the entire Ford, Indianapolis Boat, Sport and Travel Show, but the undeniable force may be greatest inside the 50,000 square-foot Travel and Tourism Pavilion – the definitive place to plan your next family vacation, fishing trip, wilderness hunt or other unique outdoor excursion.
What makes the Travel and Tourism Pavilion truly unique is the fact that so many of the over-160 exhibitors are actual owners or operators of the lodges, resorts, camps or facilities they represent. Let’s face it. When you plop down your hard-earned dollars for any kind of trip, it is extra-nice to meet and chat with the actual folks in charge. And the fact that you’re dealing direct means more of your money stays in your pocket.
“You’re going where? You’re doing what?” We can hear your jealous buddies now.
With private, local, state and even national travel professionals representing exciting destinations in over 25 states and various Canadian provinces, no matter what kind of travel experience you’re looking for, you’ll be sure to find it for a super price at the Travel and Tourism Pavilion.
BOATS
Being boaters ourselves, we don’t think there’s any other single item a family can spend its money on that yields more smiles, enjoyment and great memories. That’s why we’ve dedicated an entire 180,000 square-foot building at the Ford, Indianapolis Boat, Sport and Travel Show to boats, boating-lifestyle products and accessories. Check back for a list of the manufacturers that will be present at the show.
February 19 – 28, 2016
Hours:
Fri., Feb. 19 1pm-8pm
Sat., Feb. 20 10am-8pm
Sun., Feb. 21 10am-5pm
Mon.-Fri., Feb. 22-26 12pm-8pm
Sat., Feb. 27 10am-8pm
Sun., Feb. 28 10am-5pm
Where:
Indiana State Fairgrounds
1202 E. 38th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Fishing Seminars at the Hawg Trough
Come learn the latest techniques from nationally known anglers at our fishing seminars conducted atop the Hawg Trough. This 5,000 gallon aquarium measuring an astounding 40’ long, 4’ wide and 8’ deep, is one of the show’s leading attractions and fits nicely in the heart of Tackle Town. Here visitors can receive expert information from the pros as they watch various seminars conducted throughout the show. Watch in amazement as the best anglers in the country share their secrets and catch fish right before your eyes!
Mac and The Big Cheese – Ultimate Camp Cooking
Comedians Pat ‘Mac’ and Mike ‘The Big Cheese’ Faverman aren’t your average comedians. Pat Mac and Mike Faverman are nationally touring comedians and celebrity chefs with a passion for camp cooking. Co-founders of Ultimate Camp Cooking, Pat and Mike have created a series of DVDs, a popular cookbook, and do live performances around the nation.
Don’t miss the opportunity to see these two comedian chefs this year in the Travel Cafe at the Ford Indianapolis Boat, Sport & Travel Show.
K-9 X Games presented by Alpha K9 U
K-9 X Games (Shows) are performances by the Alpha K-9 U Crew exhibiting K-9 Obedience & the different Dock-Diving sports disciplines such as X-treme Retrieve, X-treme Vertical and demonstrating the newest discipline, X-treme Air, which will soon be added to the 2016 competition line up – then joining the Alpha K9 U Crew are Invited Handler Teams that will also be demonstrating the well-known “long jump for dogs” (Big Air) in this ever growing and thrilling K-9 sport.
Travel Cafe sponsored by Visit Indiana
The Travel Café is back with exciting travel destination presentations and videos! Along with the fresh new travel ideas presented by the exhibitors within the Travel & Tourism section of the show, there will be new and unique in-show dining options. The Travel Café will encourage attendees to linger through the use of live and entertaining programs and demonstrations, as well as an array of multi-media displays showcasing destinations represented at the Show. In short you can grab a bite, rest a spell and pick out a new vacation destination all at the same time, this year in the new Travel Café
Ask the Pros Seminar Series
The Ask the Pros Fishing Seminar Series provides a unique seminar format that puts show goers into direct contact with the seminar speakers. It is an interactive forum, providing invaluable opportunities for seminar attendees to ask the questions most important to them.
Saturday, February 27
2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 28
2:00 p.m.
DNR Programs
To celebrate 100 years of Indiana State Parks the DNR has a great series of educational programs designed to teach the public as much as possible about birds and snakes. You won’t want to miss these great displays at the show!
2016 Schedule:
Friday 2/19: S’more Smorgasbord with Jill Vance
2/19: Fort Harrison display with Jeff Cummings
Saturday 2/20: K9 Officers and their dogs 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
2/20: Native American lifeways display with Angie Manuel and Archaeology with Kelley Morgan
2/20: “Snakes Alive, Snakes Buffett” with Jarrett Manek
Sunday 2/21: Native American lifeways display with Angie Manuel
2/21: Education Raptors from Hardy Lake’s Dwight Chamberlain Raptor Center
Friday 2/26: S’mores Smorgasbord with Jill Vance
Saturday 2/27: Fort Harrison display with Jeff Cummings
2/27: Education Raptors from Hardy Lake’s Dwight Chamberlain Raptor Center
Sunday 2/28: Fossils display with Jeremy Beavin
2/28: ”Snakes Alive, Snakes Buffett” with Jarrett Manek
Antique Outboard Boat and Motor Exhibit
One of the great aspects of the Indy Boat Sport &Travel Show is the fact that folks can come and see the Latest, most innovative and up to date gear for outdoor men & women. Our 62nd Indy Boat Sport & Travel Show again is proud to add a special educational element to the event as Jay Walls and Rick Eichrodt will be displaying their Antique Outboard Motors and Boats for anyone who wishes to see how far outboard boat motors have come.
Their display will have over 60 motors, several over 100 years old, and a few factory racing models. Rick and Jay are both local members of the Antique Outboard Motor Club which is an International organization whose fundamental purpose is to provide a means of communication for those who are interested in research and exchange of knowledge pertaining to the history and preservation of antique outboard boat motors. Jay says that during show hours the antique outboard display booth will have knowledgeable club members available who can answer questions about motors or the hobby. Come see this blast from the past at the Indy Boat Sport &Travel Show.
TACKLE TOWN
Fishing is America’s most popular recreational pastime, and your angling passion is the inspiration behind Tackle Town – the 70,000 square-foot all-things-angling marketplace greeting all visitors as they enter the Ford, Indianapolis Boat, Sport and Travel Show.
Remember the huge boxes you like to rummage through at the back of your local tackle shop? You never know what little gems may be waiting for you in there until you’ve made it all the way to the bottom. We’re kind of like that, but with a handy exhibitor list and directory. Like your neighborhood bait shop on steroids, Tackle Town shows visitors over 100 unique exhibitors offering cutting edge, hard-to-find fishing tackle, gear and accessories at special show prices.
Of course, there’s more than fishing tackle at Tackle Town. You’ll also find boating accessories and fiberglass repair and restoration. Learn the latest tricks and techniques from the nation’s top fishing pros at daily seminars conducted atop the 4,000-gallon Hawg Trough – a massive aquarium loaded with all manner of lunker gamefish. Need more angling intel? You control the topics of discussion at our innovative, Fishing Camp: Ask the Pros interactive seminar series.
Tackle Town has everything for the fisherman or fishing family, including charter fishing captains and guides who can take you to the big ones, the Kids’ Zone, and an incredible array of other interesting events and attractions. If Tackle Town doesn’t have what you are looking for, then neither does anyone else!
Travel and Tourism Pavilion.
The lure of the great outdoors tugs on visitors throughout the entire Ford, Indianapolis Boat, Sport and Travel Show, but the undeniable force may be greatest inside the 50,000 square-foot Travel and Tourism Pavilion – the definitive place to plan your next family vacation, fishing trip, wilderness hunt or other unique outdoor excursion.
What makes the Travel and Tourism Pavilion truly unique is the fact that so many of the over-160 exhibitors are actual owners or operators of the lodges, resorts, camps or facilities they represent. Let’s face it. When you plop down your hard-earned dollars for any kind of trip, it is extra-nice to meet and chat with the actual folks in charge. And the fact that you’re dealing direct means more of your money stays in your pocket.
“You’re going where? You’re doing what?” We can hear your jealous buddies now.
With private, local, state and even national travel professionals representing exciting destinations in over 25 states and various Canadian provinces, no matter what kind of travel experience you’re looking for, you’ll be sure to find it for a super price at the Travel and Tourism Pavilion.
BOATS
Being boaters ourselves, we don’t think there’s any other single item a family can spend its money on that yields more smiles, enjoyment and great memories. That’s why we’ve dedicated an entire 180,000 square-foot building at the Ford, Indianapolis Boat, Sport and Travel Show to boats, boating-lifestyle products and accessories. Check back for a list of the manufacturers that will be present at the show.