11 March 2010, 3:03 pm
Cabin fever got you down? Tired of sitting around the house waiting for summer to finally roll around? Ready to start planning for outdoor summertime fun? Then get off your couch and head to the Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show, March 12 – 14, 2010 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum (4000 Parnell Ave). A unique show layout will feature six specialty areas, making it easier for showgoers to find everything they need and want:
- RV and Motorsports
- Boats and Water Sports
- Hunting and Fishing
- Log Cabin and Cottage Living
- Vacation and Travel
- Biking, Hiking, Camping and Fitness
Visitors of the Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show can meet and speak with hundreds of question-ready exhibitors. Guests will learn about, compare and purchase various products for their outdoor and vacation adventures or hobbies, book hunting and fishing trips, browse for rustic furnishings and décor items for their lake or cabin home, as well as meet with log-home and timber-frame manufacturers.
Show hours are Friday 12 noon to 9 pm; Saturday 10 am to 9 pm; Sunday 10am to 5pm. Tickets are $8.00 at the Coliseum box office. Three-dollars off discount coupons are available at Gander Mountain (6043 Lima Road, Fort Wayne) and at both Dick’s Sporting Goods Fort Wayne locations (309 Coliseum Boulevard or 1520 Apple Glen Boulevard). Admission for children 16 and under is free.
Parking is available on-site, just a few steps away from the front doors. Cars, vans and pick-up trucks are $4.00 in the Main Lot and $8.00 in the Preferred Lot. Parking for buses is $12.00. There is a convenient drop-off and pick-up zone located in the circle drive, just off eastbound Coliseum Boulevard. Access to the circle drive is limited to 15 minutes. Dozens of features await discovery at the show; some of the most anticipated include:
- Log Cabin & Cottage Living Section – Visit over two-dozen manufactures of spectacular log and timber-frame homes, along with exhibitors that specialize in handmade wood furniture and other items perfect for your cottage or cabin home.
- Boats & RVs Galore – Get ready to hit the road and hit the waves! Check out over an acre of the latest makes and models of watercraft, campers, trailers and motor homes.
- Climb the Coliseum – Scale the heights of the Coliseum on the 32’ rock-climbing wall placed on the show floor. See if you can reach the top and ring the bell high among the rafters!
- 3D Moving-Target Archery Range – Hunting Simulations Org will construct a full-fledged 3D hunting simulator on the show floor for both experienced and beginning archers to sharpen their skills. Proceeds of this feature will benefit Hunt of a Lifetime, a nonprofit organization with a mission to grant hunting & fishing adventures and dreams to children age 21 and under who have been diagnosed with life threatening illnesses.
- Deer Mount Display – All attendees are encouraged to bring their trophy bucks, which will be displayed in a special feature area for the duration of the show. Everyone who brings a mount will be eligible to win a musket loader. The deer mount feature is sponsored by Monster Sports of Fort Wayne, which will be exhibiting in a motor sports area that will feature all makes and models of ATVs and motorcycles.
- Fly Fishing Area - FlyMasters of Indianapolis will be on-site for all three days with a 2,000 square foot fly-fishing area complete with a 1,000 square foot pond to provide FREE tying and casting lessons for show guests.
- Indoor Beach – Go ahead, take your shoes off and imagine you are walking along the beach with the waves crashing around you. Or make a sandcastle with your kids in a 400 square foot sandbox sponsored by Northern Indiana Lakes Magazine!
- Seminar and Clinic Stages – Guests will have the opportunity to ask questions and get answers to everything and anything concerning outdoor sporting, as well as find out what it takes to own your dream log or timber-frame home. Each day, specialists in the areas of fishing, hunting, boating, camping, fitness, etc. will give presentations to show visitors.
- Archery and Bass Casting Demos presented by Gander Mountain – Gander Mountain will bring their own team of renowned sportsmen to demonstrate bow and casting techniques.
- Great Door Prizes – Every hour on each day of the show, lucky winners will head home with goodies ranging from Dick’s Sporting Goods gift cards to beautiful one-of-a-kind handcrafted furniture pieces to trips, hunting and fishing gear and more!
- All visitors to the Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show will receive $10 in Gander bucks, valuable coupons from Dick’s Sporting Goods and a free copy of Northern Indiana Lakes magazine. In addition, many exhibitors are offering incredible low prices and special premiums at their booths that are not available on their websites, at their retail locations or anywhere else.
For more information on The Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show, log on to www.sportsandcabinshows.com.
8 March 2010, 8:23 pm
THE Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show will be host to over 100 Exhibitors and 3 stages featuring 24 different seminars over three days, March 12-14th. There will be something for everyone at the Allen County Memorial Coliseum in Ft. Wayne, IN, this weekend. The Exhibitors will be offering Show-Only Specials and Prize Giveaways. For more information about the show, visit www.outdoorsportslakecabinshow.com.
Click here to view a list of Exhibitors, their booth locations and show map.
Click here to download the daily seminar schedule.
5 March 2010, 3:16 pm
The Exhibitors at THE Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show at the Allen County Memorial Coliseum in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, on March 12-14th, have been busy putting together some great prizes, giveaways, and show-only specials.
Some of the register-to-win prizes and giveaways include:
- Ten $50.00 gift cards from Dick’s Sporting Goods
- A Kayak from Fort Wayne Outfitters
- A $600.00 Queen-Size Log Bed from Rustic Rails
- Free Eastern White Pine Seedling from Honest Abe Log Homes/T&M Log Homes
- Free Northern Indiana Lakes Beach Ball with Subscription at the show
- 10% Off any Deck or Picnic Table from Portable Wood Products
- And many more…
Click here to see more of the Show-Only Specials and Register-to-Win Prizes. For more information about THE Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show, visit www.outdoorsportslakecabinshow.com.
2 March 2010, 7:38 pm
Coliseum Productions admin office says the phone is ringing off the hook! All of the 1,000 free tickets are gone, but not to worry. Register now for VIP $3.00 off admission plus receive show special information. 40,000 coupons for $3.00 off admission are now available. Show VIPs can skip the on-site computer registration and pick up their badge at the VIP desk. Ads are hitting the airwaves, so be sure to register now or contact us to get coupons to distribute to your VIPs.
For more information regarding THE Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show, visit www.outdoorsportslakecabinshow.com.
26 February 2010, 2:36 pm
In search of an incomparable adrenaline rush? Both beginning and veteran bow-hunters will experience that emotion during a one-of-a-kind simulated 3-D archery adventure at this year’s Fort Wayne Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show.
The show runs March 12-14th at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.
Whether you’re a seasoned bow-hunter who wants some extra practice, a novice interested in learning the finer points of the sport, or a showgoer anxious to help a great cause, the Hunter Simulation Organization’s Indoor 3-D Motion Target Archery Range is sure to challenge your abilities!
For just five dollars, guests will get 10 shots on the simulator to hit as many North American game animals as possible, while avoiding several decoys. Visitors can bring personal hunting gear or check out bows and arrows on site.
All proceeds from the 3-D Motion Target Archery Range will benefit Hunt of a Lifetime, a not-for-profit organization that grants hunting and fishing dream adventures for young people ages 21 and under who have been diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses.
The Hunting Simulation Organization (HSO) is the governing body for motion target shooting events on local, regional, and national levels. Through its events, HSO offers its members the opportunity to participate in a fast-paced sport suitable for all ages.
For information about all of the great things to see and do at the Fort Wayne Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show, log on to www.outdoorsportslakecabinshow.com.
23 February 2010, 9:44 am
THE Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show at the Allen County Memorial Coliseum in Ft. Wayne, Indiana on March 12-14th, is mentioned in the February issue of the State of Indiana Ducks Unlimited Newsletter. Be sure to stop by and visit the Ducks Unlimited booth while at the show.
Are you getting cabin fever? Well kick that cabin fever to the curb and plan on attending the all-new Fort Wayne Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show where there will be something for everyone in the family! You will not find a more complete and diverse show anywhere in the Northern Indiana/Western Ohio areas. Show hours are Friday, March 12th from 12 noon to 9 pm; Saturday, March 13th, from 10 am to 9 pm; and Sunday, March 14th from 10 am to 5 pm. Tickets are $8 at the Coliseum box office. $3 off coupons are available at Gander Mountain (6043 Lima Road) and either Dick’s Sporting Goods locations (309 Coliseum Blvd or 1520 Apple Glen Blvd). Those who register online at www.sportsandcabinshows.com will also receive a $3 off admission coupon redeemable at the Coliseum box office. Admission for children 16 and under is FREE! Also FREE tickets will be offered to the first 1,000 people who register online prior to March 1, 2010.
Parking is available on-site just a few steps away from the front doors. Cars, vans and pick-up trucks are $4.00 in the Main Lot and $8.00 in the Preferred Lot.
22 February 2010, 12:46 pm
Bring the family to THE Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show at the Allen County Memorial Coliseum in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, on March 12-14th for the chance to win some great prizes.
All attendees will receive:
- $10 in Gander Bucks to be used at any Gander Mountain store for $10 off any purchase over $50. Stop by their booth at the show for more information.
- Free Indiana Outdoor News newspaper, magazines and much, much more
A lot of prizes will be given away at the show on the hour. All you have to do is attend and register to win. Winners will be announced all day, every day over the PA. Prizes will include:
- Mountain Bikes
- Kayaks
- Fishing Trips
- Casino Credits
- Dick’s Sporting Goods gift cards
- Ski Jackets
- Log Furniture
- Canoes
- Wood Treatment
- Hunting Packs
- Timber Frame Home Design Consulting
- Fly Fishing Lessons
- Archery Lessons
- and much more
For more information about THE Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show, visit www.outdoorsportslakecabinshow.com.
19 February 2010, 10:35 am
Throughout the Allen County Memorial Coliseum in Ft. Wayne, IN, on March 12-14th, there will be many great activities for the entire family to enjoy. If adrenaline is your thing then try your hand at the massive 32-foot high indoor rock-climbing wall. The indoor wall is located amongst the exhibits, make it to the top among the rafters of the building and ring the bell to let everyone know you made it all the way up! When you are ready to relax enjoy the sands of the 400 square foot indoor beach, brought to you by Northern Indiana Lakes Magazine, build a sandcastle or pull off your shoes to enjoy the feeling of the warm sand beneath your feet as you imagine the great vacation you have just booked! There will be seminars and clinic areas throughout the show floor where you can hear from experts on anything you enjoy outdoors. There will also be seminars and clinics throughout the weekend from industry insiders of the log and timber-frame housing industries, stick around to have all of your questions answered and watch your log cabin/timber-frame dreams come true!
Be sure to visit the Log Cabin and Cottage Living area of the show for a unique look at the log and timber-frame housing industry. Talk to builders on hand and see a completed log home built onsite. Also shop the aisles of rustic décor and housewares that can give any home the rustic lodge feel. The exhibitors will be happy to help you through any phase of decorating, remodeling, or through the complete construction of your very own log or timber-frame home!
For more information about the activities and how to get a discount on the purchase of admission, visit THE Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show’s website at www.outdoorsportslakecabinshow.com.
18 February 2010, 4:02 pm
The Cleveland Log Cabin & Timber Frame Pavilion at the 73rd annual Cleveland Outdoor Sportsman Show attracted 15,000 attendees February 11-14th. According to Coliseum Productions, this was a record attendance for a log/timber show.
Some of the exhibitors featured in the 10,000 square foot area included:
- Hidden Valley Log Homes
- Custom Log Homes
- Mohican Log Homes
- Hickory Circle Timberwrights
- BPB Log Homes
- CTA
- Hochstetler Milling
- Heritage Log Homes
- Kuhn’s Brothers Log Homes
- Barna Log Homes
- Custom Woodcraft Builders
- Badger Brothers
- Riverbend Timber Frames
- Suwannee Log Homes
- Walnut Valley Log Homes
- Fairview Log Homes
- New Energy Works Timber Works
- Northern Log Supply
- Appalachian Log Homes
- Cedarcraft
All exhibitors received copies of the show attendee data.
Visit www.outdoorsportslakecabinshow.com for information on Coliseum Productions’ next show in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, at the Allen County Memorial Coliseum on March 12-14th called THE Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show.
17 February 2010, 2:36 pm
THE Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show announced a special display of attendees’ deer mounts. All attendees are encouraged to bring their trophy bucks which will be displayed in a special feature area for the duration of the show. Everyone who brings a mount to display while they are at the show will be entered to win a musket rifle. The deer mount feature is sponsored by Monster Sports of Fort Wayne, which will be exhibiting in a motor sports area that will feature all makes and models of ATVs and motorcycles.
If you will be bringing your deer mount to the show to display, please contact us so we can be sure to have a space reserved on our display board.
For more information about THE Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show at the Allen County Memorial Coliseum in Ft. Wayne, IN, on March 12-14th, visit www.outdoorsportslakecabinshow.com.
