Here's an update on the show from Rob Hurt:
Here are some things going on with the show.
The Event will be held at Blue Bank Resort Oct 10 and 11th. You can set up on the 9th. Tents will be provided, Vendors will need to bring their own tables and chairs. We will be including some Fishing and other outdoor related vendors this year. we feel this will draw a larger crowd, which will benefit everyone.
Rooms at Blue bank are $89.00 per night. These rooms are super nice. You can view photos of the resort at bluebankresort.com. Their phone number is 877-258-3226. They have already book 22 rooms so please call and get your reservations set. Vendors need to commit to coming as soon as possible. We will be sending out emails to over 60,000 viewer each week updating who will be attending as a vendor and what events will be held , so as you hear of someone coming please email me their name and contact info asap.
Here are some of the promoters that are helping with the event this year
1) John Phillips with Night Hawk Publications - He will be doing articles on different vendors attending the show and help promote the show in order to draw a large crowd.
2) Wade Bourne - Mr. Bourne is a major writer for DU and will be doing a radio show and articles before the event. and may do a live broadcast at the event.
3) Larry Ray- Has a radio show geared towards the outdoorsman, He will help promote the event and will do a live broadcast during the event
4) Brandon Butler- Will be promoting the event in 8 newspapers in MO, and IL.
5) Don Gasaway- Writes for several major magazines - He will be attending the show and doing stories on the vendors attending (Free publicity for the attending vendors)
6) MA Outdoors- TV show at the event
7) Wired 2 fish .com- Will be sending out Blogs of the event to over 375,000 sportsmen
8) Huge Mcnaughten - Southern Woods and Water magazine - Will do articles before and after the event
We would like to have new faces there this year. I would like to have Decoy people there, Duck call, Fishing, Outdoor Sporting goods, Guide services and so on as vendors.
Here are a few of the attending Vendors or Sponsors already committed to coming
1) B&M Fishing Poles
2) Polaris
3) Ranger Boats
4) Argo
5) Strike King
6) War Eagel
7) Final Flight Outfitters
8) Dixie Gun Works
9) Echo Calls
10) We are trying to get a big name fisherman like Bill Dance or Van Damn to do seminars along with the call making classes.
Guys this year is going to be an outstanding event. We have made arrangements for indoor facilities in case of rain or bad weather. I need your help to get vendors to commit. There is no charge for a booth space, Please get names and commitments to me asap.
Thank you,
Rob Hurt