Duluth Sport Show – Learning, Shopping & Fun Posted on February 7, 2024March 26, 2024 by Lucie Cool Stuff at the Duluth Sport Show The Duluth Sport Show is a combo Boat, Sports, Travel & RV Show + the Northland Outdoors Duluth Deer Classic wrapped up as a giant sport burrito of an event. Meanwhile, for those who want to improve game if they want to participate in such events, they can try products like the garmin r10. Let’s get some of the basics out of the way. The event runs: February 15-18, 2024 Thursday – 3 pm – 8 pm Friday – 10 am – 8 pm Saturday – 9 am – 8 pm Sunday – 10 am – 4 pm You can save $$ by purchasing your TICKETS ONLINE HERE. Cool Stuff to SEE With hundreds of exhibitors, learning opportunities, and food, there’s plenty to see. . And Cool Stuff to EAT! . Chef Jerry and crew have been getting creative in the kitchen Don’t miss: BISON BURGERS SHRIMP BURGER GRILLED CHEESE FAMOUS ROAST BEEF SANDWICHES at the Beef & Beer Stand Friday only: TUNA SALAD ON CROISSANT Friday and Saturday : ELK SAUSAGE And Cool Stuff to LEARN & KID FUN There are also exciting SEMINAR areas. Sessions will feature national and regional experts teaching you their craft. I love to totally nerd out on a subject with someone who lives for it. Plus, you can ask them all your questions—just for the price of admission! The topics are wide-ranging. Here are just a few. (Full listings and schedule here) WHEEZY OUTDOORS GROUSE HUNTING BASICS | BEAR HUNTING BASICS Located in the French River Room 1 Captain Justin Wiese is one of the few fully licensed Captains and Hunting Guides in the area operating full-time and year-round. From a very young age, he had a boundless love for the woods and waters, especially that of Northern Minnesota. Pursuing a career in any other field was just not an option for him. Alice, who is also a licensed Hunting Guide, was born and raised in Alaska and brought up with the same level of dedication for the outdoors. With over 30 years of combined experience, their goal is to share that same passion with others. Together they started Wheezy Outdoors, where you are sure to not only get ultimate action but a closer connection with nature as well. MIDWEST GRILLING WITH MAD DOG AND MERRILL TV HOSTS of Midwest Grillin’ Secrets Located in the Lake Superior Ballroom Promoting the fine art of barbeque through mesmerizing performances, the self-proclaimed “grillologists,” Mad Dog and Merrill awaken taste buds wherever they go. These two outdoor cooking gurus present excitement amusement and fantastic mouth-watering recipes, all keeping with their motto: “There’s nothing you can’t cook on a grill!” FISHING TRIP WITH THE PROS SLIP BOBBER SECRETS | PADDLE TAIL FISHING FOR WALLEYE Located in the Lake Superior Ballroom Fishing Hall of Fame Legendary Angler Ted is one of the top competitors on the National Walleye Tour. He’s won the prestigious Professional Walleye Trail (PWT) Classic Championship and the PWT Top Gun Angler Award. In 2002, Ted smashed the all-time, one-day PWT tournament record, which still stands today, with a limit of 5 walleyes that weighed 53.2 pounds! HUMMINBIRD MARINE ELECTRONICS UNIVERSITY NEW this year is the Humminbird Marine Electronics University! Located in the Gooseberry Falls Room 1 This interactive class will cover all the basics, plus many tips and tricks, to get the most out of your Humminbird Electronics. Whether you’re a first-time user, novice or expert, you’re sure to learn something that will help you catch more fish. BOATING SKILLS VIRTUAL TRAINER Lake Superior Ballroom Test your mettle with the Boating Skills Virtual Trainer (BSVT), which is the industry’s premier interactive simulation-based boating safety program and powerful instructor tool. The BSVT allows students to maneuver a “Boston Whaler” on a lake of 3.5 miles x 4 miles in a riskless, virtual environment. Exercises are built in to allow an instructor to direct maneuvers from basic to advanced by adjusting wind and current direction and strength. Going to give it a go? PUPPY TRAINING 101 Located in the French River Room 2 Presented by Robert Zembo of Yellow Gator Kennel DID SOMEONE SAY PUPPIES? This seminar covers a basic introduction to training when you bring a puppy home. Robert has had dogs for 50 years. He has worked side-by-side with professional trainers and is experienced in running and training dogs for Hunt Tests at an amateur level. Come learn all about it! FOR THE KIDS FREE Face Painting & Balloon Animals with Cherri Cherri Merri Muffin provides free face painting and animal balloons for all kids throughout the day at the eating & drinking station. LIVE TROUT POND The Trout Tank fishing experience is a family tradition for many anglers and families over the last 50+ years! People constantly tell us their kids are experiencing the same excitement that they’ve had at the annual Duluth Sport Show! Drop a line, reel in some fun, and create some memories! Hope to see you at the Duluth Sport Show! Learn more about the entire event HERE
