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2008/01/02 23:25:35 (permalink)

Outdoor show

has anyone heard the dates on the outdoorshow that is coming to pittsburgh this year? i have yet to hear anything
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    pghmarty
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    RE: Outdoor show 2008/01/03 00:39:33 (permalink)
    http://sportandtravel.com/pittsburgh/

    Feb. 13-17, 2008: Allegheny Sport, Travel & Outdoor Show, Pittsburgh Expo Mart, Wed.-Thurs. 3-9 p.m., Fri. 12-9 p.m., Sat. 10-9 p.m., Sun. 10-6 p.m.
    http://www.sportandtravel.com for more info.

    PITTSBURGH, PA (January 16, 2006) . Sports enthusiasts from across the region can come inside to the great outdoors when the 22 nd annual Allegheny Sport, Travel and Outdoor Show, sponsored by Coors Light Beer, runs Wednesday, February 14 through Sunday, February 18 at the Monroeville ExpoMart.
    Produced by Expositions, Inc., the area's only show dedicated to hunting, fishing and camping features hundreds of state-of-the-art exhibitors, dozens of live demonstrations, and a top-notch line-up of seminar experts. With more than 50 sessions with some of sports' finest pros and biggest money winners, the schedule is literally overflowing with a wide-ranging slate of speakers.
    "This year the Allegheny Sport Show will really cater to local outdoorsmen," said Show Producer Chris Fassnacht. "This show's non-stop schedule features high quality seminars and demonstrations about hunting, fishing and camping in Western PA. We've invited the experts who really know the waters and fields around Pittsburgh ."
    Fishing fanatics will be thrilled to the gills with scheduled lectures and demonstrations by hometown experts including John Bodner, Fred Davoli and Keith Eshbaugh. They'll be joined by one of the sport's nationally ranked authorities: Doug Strickland.
    Those scavenging for the latest hunting tips and equipment will delight with presentations by Riley Foster, Rich Kerlin and Greg Neumann. The show also features hundreds of exhibits with comprehensive information on planning the perfect vacation or arranging fishing and hunting expeditions.
    New this year is a hardy line-up of main stage presentations by animal experts from the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium. Highlighting North American and Rainforest animals, the presentations are expected to include alligators, a great horned owl, kinkajou, a macaw and many other fascinating wild creatures.
    Among local outdoor sports authorities, the Allegheny Sport Show is particularly noted for its depth of state-of-the-art equipment that's often difficult to locate at local retailers. But less experienced sportsmen will also want to stop by to check out the rods, reels, lures, hunting gear, electronic navigational devices and other equipment that's slated to be on sale at some of the best prices of the season.
    And those planning spring and summer vacations will want to chat with the Show's many seasoned travel professionals. On-the-go types can coordinate fun family camping adventures, adventuresome fishing charters, and even once-in-a-lifetime hunting excursions in exotic locales. At this year's Show, professional travel planners are expected to be on hand from as close as Ohio Pyle and as far away as Alaska and even Africa .
    The Show will also feature a wide range of Canadian lodges, camps and outfitters. And since valid U.S. ****s are now required for travel between the U.S. and our neighbor to the north, the Show will also host an information center for those travelers who need to acquire ****s.
    "This show showcases a wide range of information and products," Fassnacht explained. "Avid fans of outdoor sports will find state-of-the-art products. And just once-in-a-while participants can get the information and advice they need to get moving."
    In addition, experienced fishermen from the Allegheny County Sportsmen's League will be on hand at the Indoor Trout Pond to offer novice enthusiasts advice for casting and angling. The proceeds from this exhibit benefit youth conservation programs in Allegheny County .
    Admission to the 2007 Allegheny Sport, Travel and Outdoor Show is $8.50 for adults. Children 12 and under are admitted free with paid adult admission. More than 40,000 parking spaces are available free of charge. "Dollar Off" coupons for the show are available at participating McDonald's restaurants and beverage stores that sell Coors Light Beer.
    Show hours:

    Wednesday, February 14    3 - 9 p.m. Thursday, February 15        3 - 9 p.m. Friday, February 16             Noon - 9 p.m. Saturday, February 17        10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

    If it was at the convention center I would avoid it like the plague.
    post edited by pghmarty - 2008/01/03 00:41:42


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    RE: Outdoor show 2008/01/12 22:53:12 (permalink)
    If you are not real picky about brand, you can get about a 6 month supply of snuff for free there too.
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    RE: Outdoor show 2008/02/11 01:04:38 (permalink)
    I have gone the last couple years it's pretty good show.
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    RE: Outdoor show 2008/02/12 22:35:03 (permalink)
    ORIGINAL: DanesDad

    If you are not real picky about brand, you can get about a 6 month supply of snuff for free there too.

     
    last year my buddy got 29 cans i believe...
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    RE: Outdoor show 2008/02/14 23:28:44 (permalink)
    went today.. same as last year...
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    RE: Outdoor show 2008/02/18 11:45:45 (permalink)
    FYI - this was the LAST Allegheny Sport, Travel & Outdoors Show to be held at the Expo Mart...  The building is being torn down for (another) strip mall.

    Starting next year, the show will be held at the COnvention Center indowntown Pgh.  Not sure how well it will be received at that point.  A number of vendors said they were not going if was being held there.
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    RE: Outdoor show 2008/02/18 12:44:31 (permalink)
    Anything at the convention center will be overpriced.
    They would be better off moving it to a fairgrounds or somewhere the low budgeted vendor might have a chance to show his product.
    If a space was $800 at the Expo-Mart it would probably be $1800 at the Convention Center.
    Ticket prices would also go up 50% and dont forget $10-$15 to park
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