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THE Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show
March 16-18, 2012
Memorial Coliseum – Ft. Wayne, IN

Here’s a taste of what you’ll find at the show…

Exhibitors featuring:

  • ATVs
  • Bicycles
  • Boats, canoes & kayaks
  • Camping gear
  • Fishing gear, guides, trips & lodges
  • Hiking and climbing gear
  • Hunting gear, guides, trips & lodges
  • Log & timber-frame homes
  • Motorcycles
  • Personal watercraft
  • RVs & trucks
  • Unique cottage furnishings and décor
  • Vacation ideas and outfitters
  • Water sports gear
  • Wood treatments & finishes
  • And much more…

Exhibitor List will be posted closer to show time.  For a look at the 2011 list click here.

Show Features & Attractions:

Here are just a few of the 2012 features and attractions – check back soon as we continue to grow:

  • Display Your Deer Mount at The Show – Bring in your deer mount for a weekend display and receive one free show admission and automatically be entered in a drawing for a free muzzle loading rifle given away by Osborn Polaris, Ft Wayne, IN.  The drawing will be on Sunday afternoon at 2:00pm.
  • JAKES Take Aim Program – Kids love this  free indoor inflatable shooting range and gun safety course provided by the National Wild Turkey Federation.
  • Catch Live Fish in Two Ponds! Bring your rod or try one of ours. We’ve got the bait!
  • “Try Before You Buy” Boat Pond. Take a brand new kayak or canoe for a test spin in our giant 25,000 gallon “lagoon.”
  • Tour a Log Cabin right on the show floor. You don’t have to imagine what it would be like any more. This one’s finished and furnished!
  • RV Blowout Sale! Check out dozens of makes and models from Northern Indiana’s top dealers and then drive yourself a sweet bargain!
  • Gear Up for Camping and Save! Whether you’re a backpacker, car camper or RVer, this year you’ll find great deals on a huge inventory of gear and accesories.
  • Adventure of a Lifetime – Book your dream vacation in a Canadian or Alaskan hunting/fishing lodge.
  • Bring Your Own Deer Mount and we’ll put it up in a special display area for all to see. You will be  automatically  registered to win a muzzle-loading rifle donated by Osborn Polaris.
  • Climb The Coliseum Free! Test your skills on a giant indoor climbing wall, courtesy of the US Army.
  • Hunting Dog Demo Area. Watch as expert handlers put these amazing canines through their paces and share their training secrets with you.
  • Remote Control NASCAR Speedway. Your in the “driver’s seat” as you race these 1/10th scale replicas of real NASCAR vehicles at speeds up to 200 MPH on the JAM RC Speedway!
  • Indoor “Beach” and sand castle building sponsored by Northern Indiana LAKES Magazine.
  • Free Hunting & Fishing Video Games and more in a 40-foot long video arcade.
  • Expert Archery & Fishing Demos presented by Gander Mountain champs and pros.
  • Free Seminars & Clinics featuring leading experts on all kinds of outdoor sports, travel, log and timber-frame home building and design and much more (see details below).
  • Hourly Prizes & Giveaways – see details below.

Free Seminars & Clinics:

Here are just a few of the seminars already scheduled for 2012.  Check back for the complete seminar program.

  • Small Boat Fishing on Lake Michigan – How to decide when and where to fish for Lake Michigan Salmon. If you have a small boat and you might be thinking of trying to get in on Lake Michigan Salmon fishing, it can be done. It takes the right planning and timing and a good eye to the weather. This seminar will give you some pointers on what to look for, when and how it can be done with inexpensive equipment.
  • Skemania Steelhead Fishing Out of a Small Boat on Lake Michigan – These tackle busting fish at certain times of the year are easily assessable to small boat fishing not far from shore. This seminar goes into depth on the equipment, baits and tactics you can use to hook a steelhead. Landing them however, you’re on your own.
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  • How to Select and Train a Hunting Retriever – Trinity Oaks Labs are home to FIVE Hunting Retriever Champion titled dogs, and holds its place as one of the TOP training and breeding kennels in the region.  They will be holding 4 seminars covering Selecting, Starting, and Training Your Hunting Retriever, as well as providing demos.

Below are some of the experts who were featured at the 2011 show.

  • Tom Mesnard, buck-hunting and hunting land management authority
  • Vince Weirick, the muskie master
  • Peter Rosi, builder of countless log homes – from cozy cabins to luxury dream homes
  • Alex Babich, the king of morel mushroom hunting
  • Tim Beaumont, gobbler hunting expert representing the National Wild Turkey Federation
  • Jarad Roper, crappie angler extraordinaire
  • Wayne Bell, expert on the care and maintenance of log homes
  • Jon Widboom, the “Flymaster of Indianapolis”
  • David Watters, timber-frame artisan and green building authority
  • Dave Bailey, Gander Mountain’s bass master
  • Ed Cable, Gander Mountain’s Indiana hiking & camping guru
  • Jake Hawkins, Gander Mountain’s archery sharpshooter
  • Bill Haynie, Gander Mountain’s tackle expert
  • PLUS MANY MORE – See the 2011 Seminar Schedule

Free for All:

All attendees will receive, free of charge:

Fantastic Door Prizes:

Every hour on the hour one lucky attendee wins a fabulous prize worth at least $50 and sometimes thousands! The 2012 prize list is just taking shape. Check out below what’s committed so far, and then look below that at the 2011 prize list to get an idea of what else is in store.

  • Bring in your deer mount for a weekend display and automatically be entered in a drawing for a free muzzle loading rifle given away by Osborn Polaris, Ft Wayne, IN.
  • One 5 hour walleye fishing trip for 5 people on a 31 foot boat – all tackle & bait included on Lake St. Clair
  • Wolf River Outfitters is giving away one 8 hour fishing trip on Wolf River in Fremont, Wisconsin.  Depending on when the trip is booked, the winner will be fishing Walleye to Northern Pike.  The Wolf River is also known for some of the best White Bass fishing in the world.
  • One Lake Michigan Salmon Charter for the spring and early summer 2012 season, April 2nd through July 12th. For 1-6 people, all gear including rods, reels and bait provided. Out of Michigan City, Indiana, Washington Park Marina.  Fishing Licenses are not included, this may be in Indiana or Michigan waters depending on the date and fish. All that is required is to dress appropriately, bring any food or drink on board.
  • Rolling Video Games is giving away two 1 hour parties where the trailer shows up at your house or event and you and as many friends as you invite can play unlimited video games for an hour. What a great party prize!
  • Trinity Oaks Labs will be raffling off 2 weeks of dog obedience training.  Trinity Oaks Labs are home to FIVE Hunting Retriever Champion titled dogs, and holds it place as one of the TOP training and breeding kennels in the region.
  • Hobie Mirage i12S Kayak (MSRP $1,849.00) – This is a full-size rigid touring boat without storage and transportation issues. The i12S’s wide hull makes for a stable ride and its MirageDriveR delivers speed, all-day comfort and performance. An enclosed forward hatch and a large, above-deck storage area with Bungee tie-downs give you the capacity for anything, from an evening paddle to a multi-day adventure. Click here for more details.

Our 2011 exhibitors and sponsors donated these amazing prizes. At least one was awarded every hour.

Show-Only Specials:

Exhibitors are encouraged to offer special pricing and premium offers you cannot get on their websites or at their retail locations. Check back for 2012 specials. 2011 offers included…

What They’re Saying:

Here is some of the feedback we got from show attendees:

  • “We came from Westville IN, two hours away, and…we enjoyed the show a lot…. We live in a log home, my husband hunts and fishes and we love the outdoors.”
  • “I enjoyed the show a lot because it was so well rounded…not too heavy hunting…not too heavy RV, unique things to buy…. Good job in my humble opinion. We spent two hotel nights in Fort Wayne just for this!”
  • “We really enjoyed the show and were glad that we attended!!”
  • “It was a great experience. We have four kids, so it was a treat to get to enjoy this as a family. The kids LOVED the [indoor] beach! Thank you!”
  • “For anyone interested in log home info this was a great show!”
  • “Good show…glad we went. We obtained several good contacts for goods and services that we will use.”
  • “LOVED all the log cabin vendors!!”
  • “Enjoyed our time there…. A great way to spend a day!”
  • “I thought the badges were a fantastic idea.  It saved a lot of time…. I was impressed with how organized this show was.”
  • “I liked the use of technology to pre-register and the printouts of contact information that I could use if I choose to for the vendors. Thanks for bringing an outdoor show to Fort Wayne this year.”
  • “Overall we were quite pleased with the show. Even the things that I don’t participate in were still interesting and helped to make it a well rounded show.”
  • “Really enjoyed your show…well done!”
  • “Overall a great show. Enjoyed so much more than we expected to see.”

About Ft. Wayne, IN

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Click here to contact Coliseum Productions, Inc.
19484 Whispering Woods Court
Noblesville, IN 46060
p: (317) 227-7419
f: (877) 491-3753
info@coliseumproductions.net