In 2009 Wilderness Calls attended five trade shows, which were a huge success. In 2010 Wilderness Calls will be attending several trade shows. We are providing information on when and where the trade shows will be held, that Wilderness Calls will be attending. This will give everyone a chance to meet the staff and of course the Wise Old Redneck Guru, himself. After each trade show a review will be posted. We are looking forward to meeting people this year from the many diverse areas of the southeastern United States of America. Do not hesitate to stop by one of the trade shows and say hello!
The Tampa Tribune Outdoor Expo and Boat Show, in Tampa Florida.
March 5, 2010 March 6, 2010 March 7, 2010 Admission and Hours Admission to the Expo is FREE FOR ALL AGES on Friday (March 5) and free every day for kids 12 & under.Admission for ages 13-and-up is only $8.00 on Saturday and Sunday.Parking at the Fairgrounds is five dollars.
Show hours are 1:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Saturday and 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday.The State Fairgrounds are located east of Tampa near the junction of I-4 and I-75.
Admission to the Outdoor Expo is FREE FOR ALL AGES on Friday (March 5) and free every day for kids 12 & under.
The staff and consession stand gets a A and the overall score for the show is B+.
Wilderness Calls has completed it's second trade show for 2010 and we are looking forward to the rest of the trade shows later in the year. The "Tampa Tribune Outdoor Expo and Boat Show" was different than any trade show we have attended. The show was filled with boats and fishing equipment of every size and shape. The crowd varied from day to day. On Friday when the doors were opened, you would have thought everyone in Tampa, Florida was at the show. The aisles were packed with people! Then on Saturday and Sunday the crowds were more evenly flowing. The staff at the show was very helpful in directing us to where we needed to set up our home away from home. As the show went on, the staff of Wilderness Calls made friends with the nice people running the concession stand. I would give them folks an "A+"! They helped us with ice and cleaning of our cooking pots, which was more than appreciated by the Staff of Wilderness Calls. The rest of the staff at the show were friendly and we even met Mr. Frank the founder of the show! They made us feel welcome, even though we did not have a single fishing pole in our booth. To the staff of the Tampa Tribune Outdoor Expo and Boat, I would have to give them an "A". I am not sure if it was because we were a hunting company or if the people attending the show were surprised to see us there, but some of the crowd was less then friendly. We met some really nice people at the show, but it seemed to be a more stand offish crowd than what we have been used to. As always, we were glad to see the amount of children and young people at an outdoor show. This was a positive part of the show as always, for the children are the future for hunting as well as fishing. The crowd gets a "C", but that does not reflect on the staff or other venders that were at the show. This will give our experience at the Tampa Tribune Outdoor Expo and Boat a "B+" and we hope to attend again next year.
Lakeland Big Buck Expo Lakeland, Florida
July 09, 2010 July 10, 2010 July 11, 2010
Lakeland, Florida. The show that started it all for the STH Expos. This year we return to the Lakeland Center and are ready to bring you the biggest and best hunting expo in the south! This is one show you don't want to miss! See you there!
Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex 2100 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd., N. Birmingham , AL 35203
Friday, July 16, 2010 Saturday, July 17, 2010 Sunday, July 18, 2010
The World Deer Turkey Expo was established in 1983 and is held the 3rd weekend in July each year and is one of the largest hunting expos in the industry. It is primarily a deer show. Well established and well attended. Vendors report good sales' results.
Georgia Wildlife Federation Atlanta Buckarama Friday: August 6, 2010 Saturday: August 7, 2010 Sunday: August 8, 2010 The Atlanta Buckarama is recognized as one of the top shows in the nation. This show features the latest in hunting and outdoor sports products. The show is presented by the Georgia Wildlife Federation, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization as a fund raiser in support of education and conservation projects benefiting sportsmen.
Show Location: Atlanta Expo Center 3650 Jonesboro Road Atlanta, GA 30335 I-285 South at Jonesboro Rd. Exit 55 Atlanta, Georgia
Show Hours: Friday: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM -5:00 PM Admission: $8.00 Regular Admission $5.00 Seniors 65 and older Kids 12 and under FREE For More Information: Georgia Wildlife Federation 11600 Hazelbrand Road, Covington, Georgia 30014 Phone: 770-787-7887 Fax: 770-787-9229 sstowe@gwf.org drithmire@gwf.org
Georgia Wildlife Federation Perry Buckarama Friday: August 20, 2010 Saturday: August 21, 2010 Sunday: August 22, 2010 The Perry Buckarama is recognized as one of the top shows in the nation. This show features the latest in hunting and outdoor sports products. The show is presented by the Georgia Wildlife Federation, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization as a fund raiser in support of education and conservation projects benefiting sportsmen.
Show Location: Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter I-75 South Exit 135 Perry, Georgia Show Hours: Friday: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM -5:00 PM Admission: $8.00 Regular Admission $5.00 Seniors 65 and older Kids 12 and under FREE Georgia Wildlife Federation 11600 Hazelbrand Road, Covington, Georgia 30014 Phone: 770-787-7887 Fax: 770-787-9229 sstowe@gwf.org
HUNTING & FISHING SHOW
Samuel Jr., Wilderness Calls Saltwater fishing professional/hunting guide and Dell, hunting guide, will be at the first annual Hunting and Fishing trade show in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida.
The show will be hosted by C.H. "Bull" Rigdon Fairgrounds, Ft Walton Beach, Florida.
August 21, 2010, Saturday 9AM-6PM August 22, 2010, Sunday 9AM-4PM
Admission is $5.00 for adults and children 12 and under are free.
Demonstrations, door prizes, contest and food prep of game and fish.
October, 19-21, 2010 Tuesday, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM Wednesday, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM Thursday, 8:30 AM-4:00 PM Moultrie Georgia 100 acres of exibitor space. Admission $12.00 per person/per day, children under 12 free, $20.00 for a multy-day ticket. Advanced purchases of tickets are $8.00 per day if purchased before October, 07 2010.
New Ag Technology and innovations are being introduced to the farm market every day, Farmers and agribusiness men alike must stay knowledgeable about the products and services that are changing the face of farming daily. That's why the sunbelt Expo continues to be a must see event for anyone involved in agriculture.
The First Annual Northwest Georgia Hunting & Fishing Expo Friday, January 22, 2010 Saturday, January 23, 2010 Sunday, January 24, 2010 Northwest Georgia Trade and Covention Center, in Dalton Georgia. Wilderness Calls staff will be staying at the Quality Inn in Dalton Georgia.
The staff of the Northwest Georgia Hunting & Fishing Expo gets a B Plus
The trade show season is officially underway for Wilderness Calls. On January 14, 2010 the Wilderness Calls trailer was loaded and headed north on Interstate 75, to Dalton, Georgia. It was the first annual Northwest Georgia Hunting & Fishing Expo trade show. (Do not miss the Wise Old Redneck Guru's version of the adventure through Atlanta, Georgia.) James and I arrived in Dalton, Georgia around 3:30 P.M. and our first impression was, " WOW! This is a small trade show! " We were greeted with warm smiles and all the help we needed however, to get set up. It felt as if we were in a huge trade show what with all the staff being very professional and friendly. When the doors opened on Friday morning we were ready for the big show! The people that attended the trade show were also very friendly and made us feel at home. Some of the venders we had met before and it was nice to see familiar faces. We quickly made some new friends with new venders and shared ideas. This was the first time a hunting trade show had been held in Dalton, Georgia, but I am sure it will not be the last. Wilderness Calls will be returning to Dalton next year to participate in the second annual Northwest Georgia Hunting & Fishing Expo trade show. For the size, I would give it a C and for the staff and organization, I would have to give them a B plus. With this combination I am sure in the future it will grow to become one of the bigger trade shows in northern Georgia.
