The Up North Sports Snow & Ice Fishing Consumer Show is the largest snow and ice fishing show of the year, and it comes to Milwaukee the weekend of October 16-18 at the Wisconsin Center downtown.
This is your chance to see the largest inventory of 2021 Snowmobile and Ice Fishing Gear, equipment, and accessories in the same building! All the Top Manufacturers in both Ice and Snow including FXR, KLIM, 509, CASTLE X, FLY, BCA, DSG, TOBE in Snow and CLAM, ICE ARMOR, STRIKER, OTTER, STRIKEMASTER, 13 FISHING, ESKIMO, ION, MARCUM and RAZR in Ice Fishing will be there.
Hours:
Friday, October 16 – 3:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 17 – 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 18 – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Wisconsin Center is in the heart of the west side of Milwaukee’s downtown, right where Highway 145 (6th Street) ends at U.S. 18 (Wells Street). I-794, I-43/94, and Highway 32 also bring you within blocks of the venue.
Up North Sports Snow & Ice Fishing Consumer Show Address:
Wisconsin Center
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 908-6000 Website
The World Championship Derby Complex is gearing up for the changing seasons by hosting the Fall Motorsports Show & Swap, Friday through Sunday, September 11-13, 2020.
The Fall Motorspots Show & Swap featured 180 Swap Booths, all properly distanced across the 30 acres of Derby Complex property – so they’ll have proper COVID-19 measures because they have the room! The show opens at 3pm on Friday the 11th.
See 2021 Polaris, Ski-doo and Yamaha Snowmobiles on display, and exhibitors include: 2021 Wisconsin Military Snowmobile Ride (WMSR), American Council of Snowmobile Associations, AMSOIL, B & M Fabrications, Bag King, Bikeman Performance, Boondock Nation, Caliber, CBoysTV, Clutch Energy Drink, Composit Tracks, Conover ATV Club, Fly Racing, Great Lakes Nation, Hexco, International Snowmobile Hall of Fame, Jimmy McHugh, John Deere, Ken’s Sports, Krause Kustom Design, Meyer Yamaha, Mike Trapp 50th Anniversary Display, More Freakin’ Power, O’Reilly’s Auto Parts, Pat’s Auto and Sports, Port Yamaha/Arctic Cat & Snow Studs, Snowmobile Racing Hall of Fame, Sled Head Racing, Sled USA, Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club, Summit Motor Sports, Thunder Products Clutching, Track Inc, TrackSide, Ultimate Groomer Drags, USSA Racing, Vintage Snowmobile Displayers, Wild Eagle Lodge, Yellow Fever Collectors and ZBroz.
7:30pm on Friday, Octane Addictions invites you, as they’re saying, to “become Part of Breathtaking History!” You can see X-Game Type Action at the Friday night show outside under the light, featuring some of the Top FMX Riders in the World: Brian McCarty, Adam Jones, Anthony Murray and Travis Cady on their motorcycles doing amazing stunts, culminating with a UTV (side by side) Back Flip by Levi Rentz for the First Time in Wisconsin History. Autograph sessions will be available for all Octane Addictions riders… Times TBA.
9pm Friday night, Live Music follows with Refuse To Rust – playing songs of today and yesterday, their way.
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Mike Trapp winning the 1971 World Snowmobile Championship, Mike Trapp will be on hand to Sign Autographs Friday night!
Beer Garden and Food Vendors available daily as well as Beverage Carts with Beer, Soda and water throughout the grounds.
TICKETS:
Tickets will be for sale at the gate and online. Pre-purchased tickets will be ready for pickup at the yellow “Will Call” Building on the north end of the Derby Complex, located on Hwy. 45 in front of the barn on Sept. 11-12-13. Kids ages 12 and under are Free Admission.
CAMPING:
Camping on Grounds will be allowed with the Purchase of a Pass available in “Tickets” section on the Derby Complex website. Camping is primitive; no hookups or showers. There will, however, be Portable Toilets and Hand Sanitizers throughout the grounds.
The WCDC Fall Motorsports Show & Swap is coordinated through the efforts of the St. Germain Snowmobile Racing Hall of Fame, the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame, World Snowmobile Headquarters, the World Championship Derby Complex, and the Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club.
Fall Motorsports Show & Swap Address:
World Championship Derby Complex
1311 N. Railroad Street (U.S. 45/Highway 17/Highway 32)
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-4424 Website
The 2020 Wisconsin Sport Show Presented by the Eau Claire Leader Telegram will be held March 20th-22nd at the Chippewa Valley Expo Center at Old Mill Plaza on the west side of Eau Claire.
The 11th Annual Wisconsin Sport Show will feature:
Over 150 Exhibits
Thousands of Dollars in Door Prizes
Hunting and Fishing Seminars
FREE Parking
Concessions and Busch Light Beer Garden
Boats, Pontoons, Docks & Lifts
ATVs, and Outdoor Vehicles
Over 5,000 square feet of retail vendors and new product displays
Check the Wisconsin Sport Show website for additional details. You’ll find the Chippewa Valley Expo Center just off U.S. 12/Clairmont Drive and Highway 312, right by I-94 at Exit 59. U.S. 53 and Highways 37, 93, and 124 also bring you to Eau Claire.
Canoecopia is the largest paddlesports consumer event in the world. More than 250,000 square feet of kayaks, canoes, stand up paddleboards, outdoor equipment and clothing, all at the best prices of the season, make Canoecopia a “must go” place for gear! Over 180 seminars and clinics make Canoecopia an educational event where you can learn about the perfect gear for your style of paddling, develop skills to get you where you want to go, and discover some of the many places to paddle, both near and far.
If you’re interested in experiencing life on the water, Canoecopia is the best place to spend the weekend! Canoecopia is presented by Rutabaga Paddlesports.
Learn about gear for your style of paddling, develop skills to get you where you want to go, and discover many wonderful places to paddle, both near and far. The hard part may be deciding which to see.
“Meet the folks who make the boats!” Kayaks, canoes, stand up paddleboards, outdoor equipment and clothing, all at the best prices of the season. See what’s new in paddlesports and outdoor equipment, chat with experts about destinations in the Midwest and beyond, discover what’s newest, best and coolest! Admission is $15 for one day, $30 for a three-day pass. Children 17 and under are free. No credit cards; cash or check only at admission. Parking is $7 for one day, or $15 for all three days at the Alliant Energy Center.
You can reach the Alliant Energy Center easily from the Beltline (U.S. 12/18) via John Nolen Drive from the south, from John Nolen Drive from downtown (U.S. 151) or Park Street & Olin Avenues. Of course, U.S. 14, U.S. 151, and Highways 30 and 113 also bring you to Madison, where there’s plenty else to check out!
The Wisconsin Fishing Expo arrives at Exhibition Hall in Madison’s Alliant Energy Center February 28 – March 1, 2020 and continues to offer more than 125,000 square feet of exhibits!
In 2017, the Wisconsin Fishing Expo expanded for additional fishing- and hunting-related wildlife art and goods. In 2018, a new wing opened focusing on kayaks and other silent watercraft. This year, the Wisconsin Fishing Expo continues to add vendors and booths both upstairs and downstairs to further expand what you can explore!
You can still expect mom-and-pop fishing vendors with gear that anglers can’t find at box stores. There will also be a tremendous presence from some of the leading national brands in the fishing industry, including Clam, Berkley, Beaver Dam, ACME, Fenwick, Okuma, Gamakatsu, Ray Marine, Garmin, St. Croix, Fishing Hot Spots, Stren, and many, many more. Check out and meet
For boats, over 20 brands will be ready to sell from top bets like Crestliner, Alumacraft, Bass Cat, Yar Craft, Tracker, Ranger, Triton, Smoker Craft, Bennington, and others.
Plenty of Youth Activities will be available, bigger and better than ever. Check it out!
Kids mock Fishing Pond (brown bags .50 a try)
Free Face Painting
Free Balloon Animals
Free Rods, Reels and Gear at Youth Fishing Seminars (limited supply!)
Free Bow Fishing (Shoot at Fish Targets)
Minnow Races
Trout Pond with Tagged Fish for EXTRA PRIZES!
Kids Casting Competition
The Alliant Energy Center is easily accessed via Madison’s Beltline (U.S. 12/18) off John Nolen Drive (Exit 263) or Rimrock Road (Exit 262). U.S. 14 & 151 are close by. You can also come through downtown via U.S. 151 and follow John Nolen Drive down the causeway. There’s so much else to see and do in Madison, too!
Show Hours:
Friday – 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Saturday – 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Sunday – 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Admission:
$10.00 for Adult (Kids 12 and under are FREE)
A parking fee is charged per car by Dane County. (fee subject to change by Dane County, it’s usually $7 cash.)
Here’s a previous ad for the Wisconsin Fishing Expo:
Wisconsin Fishing Expo Address:
Exhibition Hall at Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison, WI 53703
(262) 305-1907 Website
DeerFest Is Everything Deer! This 10th Annual event, the largest all-deer event in the nation – returns to Washington County Fair Park just south of West Bend the weekend of August 2nd-4th, 2019.
DeerFest will feature over 250 booths in the Rage and Muzzy Halls, outdoor exhibits, and all the leading archery companies in the Block Archery Pavilion, where you can test-shoot the all new bows. Expert seminars, archery tournaments, pop-up archery, Browning trail camera photo contest, celebrity appearances, shed dog trials, Sunday live auction, door prizes and more complement the activities.
Willie Robertson, Travis “T-Bone” Turner, Lee & Tiffany Lakosky, Michael Waddell and more outdoor TV personalities will also appear and sign free autographs.
Friday Night Happy Hour sponsored by Stone Ridge Meats offers all DeerFest attendees ½ price concessions from 6pm to 9pm. Fresh, home made burgers, brats, and beverages all half price courtesy of Stone Ridge.
Check out the Live Gun Auction, as DeerFest 2019 will feature one of the largest live gun auctions to ever take place in Wisconsin. Over 375 firearms will be auctioned off live, along with crossbows from Ten Point and Raven along with hundreds of additional outdoor related products. This will be the largest live auction in DeerFest history.
DeerFest 10th Anniversary attendees will also have the exciting opportunity to shoot a fun and challenging 3D course featuring 20 of Kirsch Hunting’s most popular North American game animals. All participants will be entered into a free drawing with a chance to win over $7,500 in prizes including a guided Whitetail hunt with Buck Chasers! Find out more here.
Ticketed admission to DeerFest ranges from $10 per day (plus a $2.54 fee when you buy online) to $25 for a three-day pass. Children under 12 are admitted for $5. There is an extra charge to participate in select special events, such as the Stars & Stripes Shoot. Details here.
DeerFest Address:
Washington County Fair Park
3000 Highway PV (just off the U.S. 45 freeway)
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 677-5060 Website
Spreading across all of the La Crosse Center, the 42nd annual La Crosse Boat, Sports, Travel, RV and Hunting Show takes place February 7th – 10th, 2019. Bigger and better than ever, there’s more to see and more to do for the entire family.
This event showcases the widest variety of outdoor recreation equipment and activities all assembled in one place. Virtually every make and model of the newest 2019 boats will be on display along with motors, trailers, docks and lifts from a variety of manufacturers. All displays will be manned by well-informed representatives eager to show you the advantages of their product and often offering discounts available only at the show.
Each year there are new attractions and this year is no different. Don’t miss your chance to meet Time Bandit Captain Johnathan Hillstrand as seen on Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch. Johnathan will be appearing for the first time ever in La Crosse at the show on Friday and Saturday. Watch the Extreme Raptor Show or stroll through a Predators & Prey Exhibit. Attend one of Mad Dog & Merrill’s grilling presentations. Have your rack scored free of charge by Boone & Crockett Pope & Young. Back by popular demand is the colorful Parakeet Landing. Fish at the Rainbow Trout Pond. Don’t forget to bring the kids for free face painting and balloon animals with Cherri Merri Muffin. It’s all at the show along with hunting & fishing seminars from top professionals in their fields.
Again this year at the La Crosse Boat, Sports, Travel, RV & Hunting Show, nearly every make and model of RV’s, Fifth Wheels and Travel Trailers will be represented with friendly, knowledgeable personnel available to be sure you choose the unit that best fits your needs. If you are looking to plan your summer getaway many Resorts and Lodges will be on hand representing everything from bare-bones shelter to luxury vacationing with all the amenities. Guide services will also be at the show. These experienced professionals can show you where the best fishing spots are and give you information on what bait, lures and fishing techniques to help you get the most from your fishing excursion.
If hunting catches your fancy, you won’t be disappointed. Hunting destinations from Canada and as far away as Africa will be at the show. Also, be sure to check out the hunting equipment and accessories on display and consult with the staff to find the items that are just right for you. Boone and Crockett, Pope and Young will also be on hand and will measure your trophy racks for free while explaining the methods used to determine each measurement.
Hunting and Fishing seminars will be conducted throughout the entire run of the show. These interesting and informative seminars are given by top professionals in their fields. Consult the “Seminars” page on this website for dates, times and locations. You are sure to find at least one that will interest you.
Entertainment has always been a major part of the La Crosse Area Boat, Sports, Travel, RV and Hunting Show and this year will be no exception. Be sure and check out the entertainment page for further details!
La Crosse Boat, Sports, Travel, RV & Hunting Show Address:
La Crosse Center
300 Harborview Plaza
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7400 Website
La Crosse is a beautiful city, and the largest along the Mississippi River in Wisconsin. I-90, U.S. 14/61, U.S. 53, and Highways 16, 33, and 35 all bring you there!
The 2018 Milwaukee Muskie Expo is the Midwest’s best Muskie Fishing show for the entire family. You’ll get to see new products, demonstrations, workshops and techniques. You can also check out the latest from all the best musky vendors, manufacturers, retailers, clubs, guides and outfitters, lodges and resort.
There’s a huge variety of seminars and workshops all three days. Click on the poster to the right to see details!
Hours:
Friday, 2 pm – 9 pm
Saturday, 9 am – 6 pm
Sunday, 9 am – 3 pm
Admission:
Adults $10
VIP $20
Kids 12 & under FREE
Buy tickets here
The Muskie Expo takes place just off U.S. 45 at Pleasant Valley Road at Washington County Fair Park, just south of the city of West Bend. Highway 60 is just to the south, Highways 33 and 144 are just to the north.
Milwaukee Muskie Expo Address:
Washington County Fair Park Expo
3000 Pleasant Valley Road
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 677-5060 Website
Start:
February 9, 2018
End:
February 11, 2018
Venue:
Washington County Fair Park
Phone:
262-677-5060
Address:
3000 Pleasant Valley Road, West Bend, WI, 53095, United States
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October 16, 2020 – October 18, 2020
Up North Sports Snow & Ice Fishing Consumer Show
The Up North Sports Snow & Ice Fishing Consumer Show is the largest snow and ice fishing show of the year, and it comes to Milwaukee the weekend of October 16-18 at the Wisconsin Center downtown.
This is your chance to see the largest inventory of 2021 Snowmobile and Ice Fishing Gear, equipment, and accessories in the same building! All the Top Manufacturers in both Ice and Snow including FXR, KLIM, 509, CASTLE X, FLY, BCA, DSG, TOBE in Snow and CLAM, ICE ARMOR, STRIKER, OTTER, STRIKEMASTER, 13 FISHING, ESKIMO, ION, MARCUM and RAZR in Ice Fishing will be there.
Hours:
Friday, October 16 – 3:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 17 – 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 18 – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Wisconsin Center is in the heart of the west side of Milwaukee’s downtown, right where Highway 145 (6th Street) ends at U.S. 18 (Wells Street). I-794, I-43/94, and Highway 32 also bring you within blocks of the venue.
Up North Sports Snow & Ice Fishing Consumer Show Address:
Wisconsin Center
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 908-6000
Website
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September 11, 2020 – September 13, 2020
WCDC Fall Motorsports Show & Swap, Eagle River
The World Championship Derby Complex is gearing up for the changing seasons by hosting the Fall Motorsports Show & Swap, Friday through Sunday, September 11-13, 2020.
The Fall Motorspots Show & Swap featured 180 Swap Booths, all properly distanced across the 30 acres of Derby Complex property – so they’ll have proper COVID-19 measures because they have the room! The show opens at 3pm on Friday the 11th.
See 2021 Polaris, Ski-doo and Yamaha Snowmobiles on display, and exhibitors include: 2021 Wisconsin Military Snowmobile Ride (WMSR), American Council of Snowmobile Associations, AMSOIL, B & M Fabrications, Bag King, Bikeman Performance, Boondock Nation, Caliber, CBoysTV, Clutch Energy Drink, Composit Tracks, Conover ATV Club, Fly Racing, Great Lakes Nation, Hexco, International Snowmobile Hall of Fame, Jimmy McHugh, John Deere, Ken’s Sports, Krause Kustom Design, Meyer Yamaha, Mike Trapp 50th Anniversary Display, More Freakin’ Power, O’Reilly’s Auto Parts, Pat’s Auto and Sports, Port Yamaha/Arctic Cat & Snow Studs, Snowmobile Racing Hall of Fame, Sled Head Racing, Sled USA, Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club, Summit Motor Sports, Thunder Products Clutching, Track Inc, TrackSide, Ultimate Groomer Drags, USSA Racing, Vintage Snowmobile Displayers, Wild Eagle Lodge, Yellow Fever Collectors and ZBroz.
7:30pm on Friday, Octane Addictions invites you, as they’re saying, to “become Part of Breathtaking History!” You can see X-Game Type Action at the Friday night show outside under the light, featuring some of the Top FMX Riders in the World: Brian McCarty, Adam Jones, Anthony Murray and Travis Cady on their motorcycles doing amazing stunts, culminating with a UTV (side by side) Back Flip by Levi Rentz for the First Time in Wisconsin History. Autograph sessions will be available for all Octane Addictions riders… Times TBA.
9pm Friday night, Live Music follows with Refuse To Rust – playing songs of today and yesterday, their way.
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Mike Trapp winning the 1971 World Snowmobile Championship, Mike Trapp will be on hand to Sign Autographs Friday night!
Beer Garden and Food Vendors available daily as well as Beverage Carts with Beer, Soda and water throughout the grounds.
TICKETS:
Tickets will be for sale at the gate and online. Pre-purchased tickets will be ready for pickup at the yellow “Will Call” Building on the north end of the Derby Complex, located on Hwy. 45 in front of the barn on Sept. 11-12-13. Kids ages 12 and under are Free Admission.
CAMPING:
Camping on Grounds will be allowed with the Purchase of a Pass available in “Tickets” section on the Derby Complex website. Camping is primitive; no hookups or showers. There will, however, be Portable Toilets and Hand Sanitizers throughout the grounds.
The WCDC Fall Motorsports Show & Swap is coordinated through the efforts of the St. Germain Snowmobile Racing Hall of Fame, the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame, World Snowmobile Headquarters, the World Championship Derby Complex, and the Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club.
Fall Motorsports Show & Swap Address:
World Championship Derby Complex
1311 N. Railroad Street (U.S. 45/Highway 17/Highway 32)
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-4424
Website
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March 20, 2020 – March 22, 2020
Wisconsin Sport Show, Eau Claire
The 2020 Wisconsin Sport Show Presented by the Eau Claire Leader Telegram will be held March 20th-22nd at the Chippewa Valley Expo Center at Old Mill Plaza on the west side of Eau Claire.
Tickets are available for $7.00 in advance, $10.00 at the door. Children 11 and under are free.
Advanced, discount tickets are available at Festival Foods and at the Eau Claire and Rice Lake Menards stores.
Freedom Friday: All retired and active-duty military members get in FRIDAY for just $5. ID/proof of service may be required.
Senior Sunday: All individuals 62 years of age and older get in SUNDAY only for just $5. ID/proof of age may be required.
Wisconsin Sport Show Address:
Chippewa Valley Expo Center
5150 Old Mill Plaza Drive
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 579-7127
Website
Hours:
Friday 3pm – 8pm
Saturday 9am – 6pm
Sunday 9am – 4pm
Check the Wisconsin Sport Show website for additional details. You’ll find the Chippewa Valley Expo Center just off U.S. 12/Clairmont Drive and Highway 312, right by I-94 at Exit 59. U.S. 53 and Highways 37, 93, and 124 also bring you to Eau Claire.
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March 13, 2020 – March 15, 2020
Canoecopia
Canoecopia is the largest paddlesports consumer event in the world. More than 250,000 square feet of kayaks, canoes, stand up paddleboards, outdoor equipment and clothing, all at the best prices of the season, make Canoecopia a “must go” place for gear! Over 180 seminars and clinics make Canoecopia an educational event where you can learn about the perfect gear for your style of paddling, develop skills to get you where you want to go, and discover some of the many places to paddle, both near and far.
If you’re interested in experiencing life on the water, Canoecopia is the best place to spend the weekend! Canoecopia is presented by Rutabaga Paddlesports.
Learn about gear for your style of paddling, develop skills to get you where you want to go, and discover many wonderful places to paddle, both near and far. The hard part may be deciding which to see.
“Meet the folks who make the boats!” Kayaks, canoes, stand up paddleboards, outdoor equipment and clothing, all at the best prices of the season. See what’s new in paddlesports and outdoor equipment, chat with experts about destinations in the Midwest and beyond, discover what’s newest, best and coolest! Admission is $15 for one day, $30 for a three-day pass. Children 17 and under are free. No credit cards; cash or check only at admission. Parking is $7 for one day, or $15 for all three days at the Alliant Energy Center.
You can reach the Alliant Energy Center easily from the Beltline (U.S. 12/18) via John Nolen Drive from the south, from John Nolen Drive from downtown (U.S. 151) or Park Street & Olin Avenues. Of course, U.S. 14, U.S. 151, and Highways 30 and 113 also bring you to Madison, where there’s plenty else to check out!
Canoecopia Hours:
Friday: 4pm – 9pm
Saturday: 9am – 6pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm
Canoecopia Address:
Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 267-3976
Website
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February 28, 2020 – March 1, 2020
Wisconsin Fishing Expo
In 2017, the Wisconsin Fishing Expo expanded for additional fishing- and hunting-related wildlife art and goods. In 2018, a new wing opened focusing on kayaks and other silent watercraft. This year, the Wisconsin Fishing Expo continues to add vendors and booths both upstairs and downstairs to further expand what you can explore!
You can still expect mom-and-pop fishing vendors with gear that anglers can’t find at box stores. There will also be a tremendous presence from some of the leading national brands in the fishing industry, including Clam, Berkley, Beaver Dam, ACME, Fenwick, Okuma, Gamakatsu, Ray Marine, Garmin, St. Croix, Fishing Hot Spots, Stren, and many, many more. Check out and meet
For boats, over 20 brands will be ready to sell from top bets like Crestliner, Alumacraft, Bass Cat, Yar Craft, Tracker, Ranger, Triton, Smoker Craft, Bennington, and others.
Plenty of Youth Activities will be available, bigger and better than ever. Check it out!
The Alliant Energy Center is easily accessed via Madison’s Beltline (U.S. 12/18) off John Nolen Drive (Exit 263) or Rimrock Road (Exit 262). U.S. 14 & 151 are close by. You can also come through downtown via U.S. 151 and follow John Nolen Drive down the causeway. There’s so much else to see and do in Madison, too!
Show Hours:
Friday – 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Saturday – 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Sunday – 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Admission:
$10.00 for Adult (Kids 12 and under are FREE)
A parking fee is charged per car by Dane County. (fee subject to change by Dane County, it’s usually $7 cash.)
Here’s a previous ad for the Wisconsin Fishing Expo:
Wisconsin Fishing Expo Address:
Exhibition Hall at Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison, WI 53703
(262) 305-1907
Website
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August 2, 2019 – August 4, 2019
DeerFest
DeerFest Is Everything Deer! This 10th Annual event, the largest all-deer event in the nation – returns to Washington County Fair Park just south of West Bend the weekend of August 2nd-4th, 2019.
DeerFest will feature over 250 booths in the Rage and Muzzy Halls, outdoor exhibits, and all the leading archery companies in the Block Archery Pavilion, where you can test-shoot the all new bows. Expert seminars, archery tournaments, pop-up archery, Browning trail camera photo contest, celebrity appearances, shed dog trials, Sunday live auction, door prizes and more complement the activities.
Willie Robertson, Travis “T-Bone” Turner, Lee & Tiffany Lakosky, Michael Waddell and more outdoor TV personalities will also appear and sign free autographs.
Friday Night Happy Hour sponsored by Stone Ridge Meats offers all DeerFest attendees ½ price concessions from 6pm to 9pm. Fresh, home made burgers, brats, and beverages all half price courtesy of Stone Ridge.
Check out the Live Gun Auction, as DeerFest 2019 will feature one of the largest live gun auctions to ever take place in Wisconsin. Over 375 firearms will be auctioned off live, along with crossbows from Ten Point and Raven along with hundreds of additional outdoor related products. This will be the largest live auction in DeerFest history.
DeerFest 10th Anniversary attendees will also have the exciting opportunity to shoot a fun and challenging 3D course featuring 20 of Kirsch Hunting’s most popular North American game animals. All participants will be entered into a free drawing with a chance to win over $7,500 in prizes including a guided Whitetail hunt with Buck Chasers! Find out more here.
Ticketed admission to DeerFest ranges from $10 per day (plus a $2.54 fee when you buy online) to $25 for a three-day pass. Children under 12 are admitted for $5. There is an extra charge to participate in select special events, such as the Stars & Stripes Shoot. Details here.
DeerFest Address:
Washington County Fair Park
3000 Highway PV (just off the U.S. 45 freeway)
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 677-5060
Website
Check out DeerFest TV here!
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February 7, 2019 – February 10, 2019
La Crosse Area Boat, Sports, Travel, and RV Show
Spreading across all of the La Crosse Center, the 42nd annual La Crosse Boat, Sports, Travel, RV and Hunting Show takes place February 7th – 10th, 2019. Bigger and better than ever, there’s more to see and more to do for the entire family.
This event showcases the widest variety of outdoor recreation equipment and activities all assembled in one place. Virtually every make and model of the newest 2019 boats will be on display along with motors, trailers, docks and lifts from a variety of manufacturers. All displays will be manned by well-informed representatives eager to show you the advantages of their product and often offering discounts available only at the show.
Each year there are new attractions and this year is no different. Don’t miss your chance to meet Time Bandit Captain Johnathan Hillstrand as seen on Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch. Johnathan will be appearing for the first time ever in La Crosse at the show on Friday and Saturday. Watch the Extreme Raptor Show or stroll through a Predators & Prey Exhibit. Attend one of Mad Dog & Merrill’s grilling presentations. Have your rack scored free of charge by Boone & Crockett Pope & Young. Back by popular demand is the colorful Parakeet Landing. Fish at the Rainbow Trout Pond. Don’t forget to bring the kids for free face painting and balloon animals with Cherri Merri Muffin. It’s all at the show along with hunting & fishing seminars from top professionals in their fields.
Again this year at the La Crosse Boat, Sports, Travel, RV & Hunting Show, nearly every make and model of RV’s, Fifth Wheels and Travel Trailers will be represented with friendly, knowledgeable personnel available to be sure you choose the unit that best fits your needs. If you are looking to plan your summer getaway many Resorts and Lodges will be on hand representing everything from bare-bones shelter to luxury vacationing with all the amenities. Guide services will also be at the show. These experienced professionals can show you where the best fishing spots are and give you information on what bait, lures and fishing techniques to help you get the most from your fishing excursion.
If hunting catches your fancy, you won’t be disappointed. Hunting destinations from Canada and as far away as Africa will be at the show. Also, be sure to check out the hunting equipment and accessories on display and consult with the staff to find the items that are just right for you. Boone and Crockett, Pope and Young will also be on hand and will measure your trophy racks for free while explaining the methods used to determine each measurement.
Hunting and Fishing seminars will be conducted throughout the entire run of the show. These interesting and informative seminars are given by top professionals in their fields. Consult the “Seminars” page on this website for dates, times and locations. You are sure to find at least one that will interest you.
Entertainment has always been a major part of the La Crosse Area Boat, Sports, Travel, RV and Hunting Show and this year will be no exception. Be sure and check out the entertainment page for further details!
La Crosse Boat, Sports, Travel, RV & Hunting Show Address:
La Crosse Center
300 Harborview Plaza
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7400
Website
La Crosse is a beautiful city, and the largest along the Mississippi River in Wisconsin. I-90, U.S. 14/61, U.S. 53, and Highways 16, 33, and 35 all bring you there!
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February 9, 2018 – February 11, 2018
Milwaukee Muskie Expo
Hours:
Friday, 2 pm – 9 pm
Saturday, 9 am – 6 pm
Sunday, 9 am – 3 pm
Admission:
Adults $10
VIP $20
Kids 12 & under FREE
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The Muskie Expo takes place just off U.S. 45 at Pleasant Valley Road at Washington County Fair Park, just south of the city of West Bend. Highway 60 is just to the south, Highways 33 and 144 are just to the north.
Milwaukee Muskie Expo Address:
Washington County Fair Park Expo
3000 Pleasant Valley Road
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 677-5060
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