Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show Is The Event To See What’s New With New Exhibitors, More Gun Manufacturers, and More Fishing & Hunting Experts
Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show
HARRISBURG, PA --(Ammoland.com)- The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show will present its 57th edition of the largest show of its kind February 4-12, 2012 at the State Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA.
This years’ event will feature more gun manufacturers, more fishing products, more outfitters, guides & charters and more opportunities to learn from world-famous experts. With over 1,200 exhibitors and over 200 companies new to the Show–this years’ event will offer a very special experience for the novice to the seasoned sportsman.
Making its debut in 2012, the new “Sportsman’s Shop Gun Alley,” will feature more gun manufacturers, gun representatives and gun retailers than ever before with Thompson/Center Arms, Benelli, Stoeger, and first time exhibitor, Smith & Wesson.
The 2012 Show will feature the latest and greatest in hunting and fishing equipment and techniques with an expanded Fishing and Boat Hall, two full Archery Halls, and hundreds of guides and outfitters from across the USA and around the world.
“We’ve worked very hard to uncover new companies, new products and bring in more celebrities and experts offering their latest tips and techniques. If you want to know what’s new for the coming season, you cannot afford to miss this Show!” said Chris O’Hara, Event Director for the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show. “This year, we have more than 200 new exhibitors with more manufacturers than ever before. Big names like Hoyt USA, Fred Bear Archery, Summit Treestands, and returning after a 5 year hiatus, Muzzy Products,” added O’Hara.
Also new for 2012, both Cabela’s and BassPro Shops will be retailing fishing tackle and related products.
“Our Fishing Hall just keeps growing and growing,” said O’Hara.
O’Hara also said the 2012 Show will feature more boats, ATVs and RVs “Where else can you go to see everything connected with the great outdoors?”
A wide range of celebrity guests and seminar speakers will meet fans and provide expert advice and instruction throughout the show including: Fred Eichler, Greg & Jake Miller, Craig Boddington, Ralph & Vicki Cianciarulo, Lee & Tiffany Lakosky, Barry & Gene Wensel, Sean Mann, Chuck Adams, Pat Reeve & Nicole Jones, Jimmy Houston, Hank Parker, Dave Csanda, Frank Nale, and many more.
Family entertainment will include Raptors Up Close, Chris Brackett Archery Trick Shooting, Kids Trout Pond, and a NEW Kids Day on Saturday, February 11, featuring an entire day of fun activities for kids.
As always, the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show is home to a variety of calling and other outdoors type contests, which claim entries from contestants all over the USA and beyond.
Contests include:
- • 22nd Annual Northeastern States Elk Calling Contest (Youth & Adult Division)
- • Duck and Goose Calling
- • Owl Hooting
- • Turkey Calling: Youth Division
- • Turkey Calling: Amateur Adult Division
- • Turkey Calling: Professional Open Division
- • Turkey Calling: Professional Friction Division
- • The Pennsylvania Fly Tying Championship
- • 2012 PA 3D Bowhunters Challenge & Keystone IBO Indoor Nationals
- • SRWA Gunning Decoy Contest
- • Taxidermy Competition
- • Photography Contest
For more contest information including dates, times, and registration information, log onto www.easternsportshow.com.
Many of the traditions that guests enjoy are returning, as well. Favorites that pack the seminar areas include: Sausage & Jerky Making with Rick Fetrow, Deer Butchering with Chef Albert Wutsch, Fly Casting Demos with Dusty Wissmath and Frank Angelo, and a chance to win a coveted one-on-one archery skills seminar with Chuck Adams.
Children are invited to participate in the Capital City BASSMASTER Casting Kids Contest, held both Sundays, February 4 and 12 in the Maclay Street Lobby area of the Show. Part of a nationwide fishing competition, this contest is designed to teach children ages 7-14 the basics of fishing and about environmental concerns. The winners will also advance to the Pennsylvania Finals of BASSMASTER Casting Kids Competition. The Capital City BASSMASTERS also provide children of all ages free fishing instruction and a bagful of goodies that are donated from their sponsors and exhibitors at the Show.
For more information on the complete schedule of seminar speakers, contests and family entertainment offered at the 2012 Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show, visit www.easternsportshow.com.
Online ticket sales for the Show are open and discount tickets can be purchased at: www.easternsportshow.com
The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show presented by Outdoor Channel and Comcast. Now in its 57th year, the Show has grown to be the largest outdoor hunting and fishing event of its kind in North America. With more than 1,200 exhibitors, The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show brings the passion for the outdoors–indoors–by bringing outdoor sports enthusiasts of all ages from across the country to view the latest and best in hunting and fishing gear, shop for ATV’s and RV’s and plan & book hunting and fishing trips with outfitters & charters from around the world. The Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show also offers a wide range of seminars presented by experts along with hunting- and fishing-related contests and family-oriented entertainment. The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show is sponsored in part by Cabela’s, Thompson/Center Arms, Progressive Insurance and Chevrolet.
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