Hard Water Ice Fishing Expo
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Coming to Hard Water Expo?
- Huge Collection of shelters and wheelhouses
- Seminars and Appearance from Ice Team Pros
- Kids trout fishing pond
- Environmental education
- Latest gear, augers, tackle, rods and reels and much more!
- Guides and resort destinations
- Product demonstrations
- Free parking
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| DATE | TIME | SPEAKER | TOPIC |
| Friday, November 17 | 4:00pm | Mike Rodger | Today’s Technology |
| 5:00pm | Scott Merwin/ Jeremy Colsen | Breaking Down New Lakes Efficiently as a Team | |
| 6:00pm | Chris Granrud | Ice Fishing Masters Course for Monster Fish | |
| Saturday, November 18 | 11:00am | Jim & Maria Stevenson | Wheelhouse Tips and Tricks |
| 12:00pm | Junior Ice Team | Q&A with Junior Ice Team Pros | |
| 1:00pm | Mike Raetz | Spoon-Fed Panfish | |
| 2:00pm | Scott Seibert | Lake Trout Tips and Rigging | |
| 3:00pm | Gage Griffin | Shallow Water Jumbo Perch |
Friday, November 17th: 2 pm – 8 pm
Saturday, November 18th: 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday, November 19th: 9 am – 3 pm
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Admission Prices
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Adult
18 and older
$12 / Day
- Huge Collection of shelters and wheelhouses
- Seminars and Appearance from Ice Team Pros
- Kids trout fishing pond
- Environmental education
- Latest gear, augers, tackle, rods and reels and much more!
- Guides and resort destinations
- Product demonstrations
- Free parking
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Youth
12-17 Years Old
$7 / Day Pass
- Huge Collection of shelters and wheelhouses
- Seminars and Appearance from Ice Team Pros
- Kids trout fishing pond
- Environmental education
- Latest gear, augers, tackle, rods and reels and much more!
- Guides and resort destinations
- Product demonstrations
- Free parking
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Children
11 and Under
Free
- Huge Collection of shelters and wheelhouses
- Seminars and Appearance from Ice Team Pros
- Kids trout fishing pond
- Environmental education
- Latest gear, augers, tackle, rods and reels and much more!
- Guides and resort destinations
- Product demonstrations
- Free parking
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Military and Veterans
Please have Military ID
$5 / Day
- Huge Collection of shelters and wheelhouses
- Seminars and Appearance from Ice Team Pros
- Kids trout fishing pond
- Environmental education
- Latest gear, augers, tackle, rods and reels and much more!
- Guides and resort destinations
- Product demonstrations
- Free parking
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Senior Discount
Ages 65 and Up
$5 / Day
- Huge Collection of shelters and wheelhouses
- Seminars and Appearance from Ice Team Pros
- Kids trout fishing pond
- Environmental education
- Latest gear, augers, tackle, rods and reels and much more!
- Guides and resort destinations
- Product demonstrations
- Free parking
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Weekend Pass
Visit Hardwater Expo All Weekend!
$33 / Weekend
- Huge Collection of shelters and wheelhouses
- Seminars and Appearance from Ice Team Pros
- Kids trout fishing pond
- Environmental education
- Latest gear, augers, tackle, rods and reels and much more!
- Guides and resort destinations
- Product demonstrations
- Free parking
Looking to Become a Vendor?
Hard Water Vendor Information
The National Sports Center will do everything possible to accommodate specific booth location requests. However, assignment of booth locations will be at the discretion of the NSC.
2023 Hard Water Expo Floor Plan – Coming Soon!
View the floor plan below to see where booths are located and other venue information. Booth space is located in both the Welcome Center and the Sport Expo Center. Seminars will be in the Welcome Center.
Parking
Vendor Parking Located in Lot J. Vendors are not allowed to leave their trailers in the main parking lot.
View the Floor plan here.
Thursday, November 16th: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, November 17th: 7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
**All vendors must be moved in no later than 12:30 pm on Friday, November 17th
Each booth includes four credentials for admission, additional credentials available by request.
Standard Booth
Each booth will contain the following:
– 8’ high background drape
– 3’ high side divider drape
– 1 – Vendor name sign
– 1 – Table (if requested on vendor application)
– 2 – Chairs (if requested on vendor application)
– Wireless Internet Access
Booth Pricing
– Standard Booth (10’x8′): $565
– Corner Booth (10’x8′): $665
– Non Profit Booth (10’x8′): $300
– Wheel Houses (Outdoor: 10’x25′): $295
Please see add-on notes below regarding power and ethernet options for indoor space.
Booth Add-ons
Power and ethernet are available for all indoor spaces for a small fee and can be requested on the vendor application. Power is not available for wheel house locations in the parking lot.
A deposit in the amount of 50% of the total due is required with your application to reserve your space, with the balance due Friday, September 29, 2023. Deposits are non-refundable. If you paid in full and cancel 45 days prior to the event you are eligible for a refund equal to 50% of your total balance paid. Cancellations less than 45 days from the event are not eligible for a refund.
Make a Payment
Make a payment for your space here.
There will be a vendor only gathering with a complimentary Appetizers and Cash Bar.
Sunday, November 19th: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
All Vendors must clean up their areas prior to leaving. If not cleaned, a $150 cleaning fee will be charged to you for each booth space.
The National Sports Center is not responsible for lost or stolen property. Only credentialed vendors will be allowed entry before show hours. Exhibitors are required to exit expo space within 45 minutes of show end time for lock down. Security will be onsite before, during and after the show to secure property.
