Sport show fever
Sometimes it seems that winter in Indiana will never end. Even worse, that feeling usually comes at the beginning of the season when there is no end in sight. Fortunately, relief is on the way for all the cabin fever victims as the winter Sport Show season is upon us.
Check out the calendar below for links to those sanity-saving outdoor events-
January 11-13: The All-Canada Show
Held at The Fountains in Carmel, this is a great place to find that special lodge or guide for a long-awaited Canadian fishing trip.
January 13-17: Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoor Show
Boating-focused show in Chicago at McCormick Place-North Hall
January 15-17: Valley RV and Camping Show
RV-focused show at the Century Center, South Bend
January 15-17 and 20-24: Cincinnati Travel, Sports and Boat Show
Large general sports show held at Duke Energy Convention Center
January 16-24: Central Indiana RV Show
RV-focused show at the Indiana State Fair Grounds, Indianapolis
January 20-24: Cincinnati Hunting and Fishing Show
Held in conjunction with Cincinnati Travel, Sports and Boat Show
January 27-31: America’s Outdoor Fishing & Hunting Show
Chicago’s biggest outdoor show, now revamped
January 28-31: Fort Wayne Camping & RV Show
RV-focused show at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne
January 28-31: Strictly Sail Chicago
“The midwest’s premier sailing boat show” held at Navy Pier
January 30-31: Indiana Fishing Expo
The 5th year for this fishing-only event held at the Johnson County fairgrounds
February 5-7: Cincinnati Boat and RV Super Show
42nd year for this RV & boat show
February 10-14: Chicago RV and Camping Show
Also the 42nd year for this RV-focused show
February 11-14: Columbus Sport, Vacation & Boat Show
General outdoor show held at Ohio expo center
February 19-21: Indiana Deer, Turkey & Waterfowl Exposition
The lucky 13th year for this popular expo
February 19-28: Indianapolis Boat, Sport & Travel Show
The BS&TS is the Big Daddy of regional outdoor shows. This year your ticket also includes the 1st annual Quiet Sports Outdoor Expo


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