The Progressive® Insurance St. Louis Boat & Sportshow® is back at America’s Center & The Dome, January 30th through February 2nd.
This year they’ve added a new Career Day, Friday, Jan. 31, where students and job seekers can get career advice and hear about job openings from marine business professionals.
They’ve also added the Discover Boating Experience – The Hub for Boaters, featuring hands-on learning, dynamic demos, interactive activities and entertaining speakers to help educate and inspire boaters and dreamers alike. Enjoy short, powerful talks that will inspire your on-water and outdoor adventures at the main stage, and visit the Hub stations to take part in workshops, get one-on-one advice, see what’s new and more.
Plus, this year they also have The Show Me Stage, where attendees can learn from fishing experts during free daily seminars and watch fishing and casting demonstrations.
There’s so much to do but some of my favorite activities are for the kids. Back by Popular Demand! Paddle Sports Pool, is where attendees can get their feet wet checking out demos and testing a new Hobie or Jackson kayak. Seminars and open paddle times will be posted on-site.
Another fun activity is The Hawg Trough. It’s a 5,000-gallon, fully stocked fishing demo tank with seminars from pro anglers – a chance to see firsthand how fish react to various rods and bait.
The Kids Archery Range, presented by The National Wild Turkey Foundation and St. Louis Longbeards, where kids can learn about outdoor safety and practice their archery and marksmanship skills at an archery range and BB gun range.
Kids and adults will love the Upper Limits Rock Wall, where adventurous climbers can try their hand at an indoor climbing wall suited for all experience levels.
Pirate Island, is where kids can climb aboard a pirate ship, sing pirate sea shanties, and skirmish with swords with Captain Tim and his crew of pirate scallywags for a “high seas adventure.”
Last but not least, Willow Creek Trout Pond, is where little ones can practice their angling skills for free and reel in live trout.
Dates/Times:
Thursday, Jan. 30, 2-9 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 31, Noon-9 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Can you believe how much there is to do? What a fun way to spend the day!
This year we have a special discount code for you! The deal gives you a buy one get one FREE ticket with the coupon code: BOATGO5 at checkout.
Tickets are $12 for adults, and children under 12 are free.
PLUS 1 lucky STL Mommy reader will win a family 4-pack of tickets to this years show! To enter head over to my Facebook Page HERE and complete the entry requirements. The winner will be announced January 28th at noon.