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Progressive® Insurance Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow

January 25 - January 29, 2012
Kentucky Exposition Center
937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209
East Hall and South Wing A, B
 

Show Hours

    Wednesday, January 25….5pm–9pm — Customer Appreciation Day, Admission $6 (E-Ticket Only)
    Thursday, January 26….....12pm–9pm
    Friday, January 27………...12pm–9pm
    Saturday, January 28……..10am–9pm
    Sunday, January 29……….10am–5pm

General Admission - Service Dogs Only Allowed in Show

    Customer Appreciation Day, Wednesday, January 25 – Admission $6 (E-ticket Purchase Only)
    Adults (16 and older): $10
    Seniors (60+):    $8
    Children (15 and younger): FREE
    Active Military: FREE Just show your active military ID at the show office in South B Lobby, B106.

 
Ticket Discounts: On-line Only

    Customer Appreciation Day! Good Wednesday, January 25th only! $6
    Save on advance tickets: Adult tickets purchased prior to January 24, 2012 receive an automatic $2 discount!

 
Additional Discounts:  

  

    Kroger: SAVE $2 when you buy tickets at Kroger using your Kroger PLUS card. Tickets available at Kroger check-outs starting January 10 through January 29, 2012!

Features at a Glance
New! Twiggy, the Water-skiing Squirrel!

The world’s only water-skiing squirrel, Twiggy will dazzle attendees of all ages, With appearances on the Tonight Show, Late Show with David Letterman, CNN, Good Morning America and in hit movies including Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story and Anchorman: the Legend of Ron Burgundy, Twiggy is sure to entertain showgoers. Wearing her custom lifejacket, Twiggy water-skis behind a radio-controlled boat that cruises around a custom-made heated pool.
                                    Wednesday: 6pm & 8pm
Thursday: 1pm, 3pm, 5pm & 7pm
Friday: 1pm, 3pm, 5pm & 7pm
Saturday: 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm & 7pm
Sunday:  11am, 1pm & 3pm

 
NEW! Gills & Game Zone — Friday, 1/27–Sunday, 1/29!
See the latest gear, get expert advice and enjoy fishing & hunting-related activities.
 
Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources

    "Laser Shot", Virtual Hunting Game—Test your skills while being guided through the proper technique by patient and knowledgeable KDFWR staff.  KDFWR requests a $2.00 donation per customer. Proceeds will support KDFWR Summer Conservation Camp Program.

    FLW Boating Simulator—Experience the excitement of tournament fishing and a chance to feel what it's like piloting a Ranger boat accross open waters at high speeds.

    2012 Licenses and Elk Permits—Your one-stop shop for all the licenses you'll need including fishing, hunting, sportsmen's licenses and elk permits.

    Meet Tim Farmer—Fans of the Kentucky Afield television show will have a unique opportunity to meet Tim Farmer at the show. Farmer hosts the popular outdoor program on Kentucky Educational Television (KET) for the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, and has been taking viewers “across the Commonwealth in search of outdoor adventure” for more than a decade. Tim will be on hand from 2 to 4pm, Saturday at the Department of Fish and Wildlife’s booth.

 
Gills & Game Zone Fishing & Hunting Seminar Series—Sponsored by Allstate

Get tips and advice from top pros at the Gills & Game Seminar Series sponsored by Allstate! FREE Berkley fishing gift for seminar attendees while quantities last.

Informative, entertaining daily sessions hosted by top national and local pros to help expand your skills when fishing or hunting.

Fishing & Hunting stages hosted by Kentucky Outdoors the Magazine.

Fishing Seminars

    Mark Menendez – (Bass Seminars) Bassmaster Elite Series Pro
    Bill Braswell & Dan Dannenmueller – (Crappie Seminars) Crappie Masters, 2012 Angler Team of the Year
    Capt. Paul Willett (Catfish Seminars) – Licensed captain focusing on the Ohio River’s Blue Cat fishery.
    Randall Gibson – (Striper Fishing) Former Kentucky Striper record holder and professional fishing guide.
    Stephen Headrick – (Smallmouth & Walleye Fishing) The Smallmouth Guru, owner of Punisher Lures.

    Tyrone Phillips - (Bass Seminars) FLW Series Angler

Hunting Seminars/Appearances

    Tim Herald – (Monster Whitetails) – Host of both THE ZONE (Sportsman Channel) and Nosler’s Magnum TV (Outdoor Channel), team member on Whitetail country (VS) and Hunt Masters (OC)
    Wilson Reynolds – (Duck & Turkey Calling Seminars) Primal instinct television show on VS. Network, 7-time World Champion Duck Caller
    Mike Hagan – (Predator & Turkey Hunting) Prostaffer for Bass Pro Shops and Poor Boys Outdoors television show
    Ed Morris – (Land Management/Food Plots) Quality Deer Management Association
    Dave Skinner– (Trail Cameras) – Trail Cam Tips and Tactics


 
Bass Tubs of Oklahoma

Get a whole new perspective on fishing—from the viewpoint of the fish. This 50-foot long, 5,000 gallon aquarium is stocked with native Kentucky smallmouth and largemouth bass provided by the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife. Enjoy a rare underwater view of fish reacting to and even striking diferent lures and baits during fishing and casting demonstration held throughout the show.
 Fred’s Shed Interactive Education Center

Watch, learn and do! If you're a do-it-yourselfer or boat or RV owner interested in maintaining, repairing or upgrading your vessel or vehicle, head to Fred's Shed for practical, professional advice.

Free, daily seminars and talk-show format clinics cover a variety of topics, and include demos and question/answer sessions. Host Keith Ammons will be joined by certified marine service technician "Fred", and other local boating and RVing experts who will share their expertise with you. Stop by to participate in hands-on clinics, get your questions answered and see the cutaway boat and motor.

Best of all, it’s all FREE, compliments of the Progressive® Insurance Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow®.


 
Wing-A-Thon Wing Eating Contest Returns!

Wing-A-Thon Wing Eating Contest –Win Polaris ATV, courtesy of Joe Hills
Cheer on contestants as they compete in the wing-eating contest, hosted by 95.7 WQMF, with wings provided by Hooters. The contestant with the biggest "appetite for success" will walk away with a Polaris ATV, courtesy of Joe Hills in Bardstown, Kentucky. Listen to 97.5 WQMF for more details and your chance to enter.
 
Qualifying Contest - At the following Hooters locations:

    Dupont-contest on Tuesday 12/27/11 @ 7pm
    Preston Highway-contest on Tuesday 1/3/12 @ 7pm
    Dixie Highway-contest on Tuesday 1/10/12 @ 7pm
    Jeffersonville-contest on Tuesday 1/17/12 @ 7pm
    Clarksville-contest on Tuesday 1/24/12 @ 7pm

 
Finals – Progressive Insurance Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow at the Kentucky Expo Center

    Two Semi-final rounds on Saturday, 01/28/12 @ 12:30pm
    Finals Saturday, 01/28/12 @ 2pm

 

 

Cornhole Tournament

Put your game to the test! Enter for fun, cash and other prizes. Sponsored by River's Edge Marina the double elimination tournament will feature coed brackets. All teams are guaranteed two games to 21; standard scoring, blind draw matches.

Entry fee:  $40 per team/or $20 per player before January 25th; $50 per team/or $25 per player January 25-28th Guaranteed $500 purse: First place $300  Second place $125  Third place, $75
Reserve space soon- 100 team limit!

Visit www.rivers-edge-marina.com for more information
Kids' Trout Pond—FREE for kids 12 and younger!

There's no limit to the fun! Catch-and-release fishing pond is a great way to introduce kids to the sport of fishing. Be sure to bring your camera to capture the moment when your little angler reels in a "big one".

FishingKids Book Giveaway: Fishing Kids encourages children to go outside and play with stories about fishing fun and the outdoor adventures of Spinner and Bobber. Kids who visit the Trout Pond will receive a free FishingKids book, while supplies last.

Patrick Star of SpongeBob SquarePants
Meet SpongeBob’s best friend and neighbor Patrick Star. He'll be on hand to greet his fans Saturday & Sunday from 12am–4pm.
©2010 Viacom International Inc. All rights reserved. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants, and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. Created by Stephen Hillenburg.

 

 

Fishing For Kids Casting & Minnow Races

FREE activity open to children ages three to 16. Kids will learn a variety of casting methods to hook the big one and race the small one! Children place their minnow in a lane and when the starting gate opens, it’s a swim to the finish!

Casting Contest:
            Friday            5:00pm–8:00pm
            Saturday       11:00am–2:00pm and  5:00pm–8:00pm
            Sunday          2:00pm–4:00pm                        
                                     
Minnow Races:
           Friday         5:30pm–6:30pm    
            Saturday     3:00pm–4:30pm
            Sunday       3:30pm–5:00pm
 
Schedules subject to change

 

Kentucky Bowhunters Association Kids Archery Shooting Range

FREE activity open to children ages 7 to 16. Learn how to shoot a bow and arrow, or improve your technique!

            Friday            5:00pm–8:00pm
            Saturday       11:00am–1:00pm, 2:00pm-4:00pm and 5:00pm–8:00pm
            Sunday         11:00am–1:00pm, 2:00pm-4:00pm