March 8, 2005

International Sportsmen's Expo returns March 17-20

Sandy, Utah-- In its seventh year, the International Sportsmen's Exposition returns March 17-20 to the quarter-million-square-foot South Towne Exhibition Center in Sandy. Bigger and better than ever, this event will jump-start outdoor enthusiasts to spring and summer outdoor activities throughout the state of Utah. With wider isles and more things to see, this show promises great family fun as they prepare for spring and summer activities.

Show-goers will have an opportunity to visit with more than 500 companies from around the world, offering the Rocky Mountain's largest selection of products and services for anglers, campers, hunters, boaters and recreational-vehicle enthusiasts. This event will showcase more world famous hunting and fishing legends than ever before, along with wildlife art, and a wide assortment of recreational activities--all under one roof.

Visitors to ISE's Ultimate Campsite can see the latest camping gear and listen to fun and informative presentations offered at the Campfire Theater. Local radio show host and author Brian Brinkerhoff will host activities throughout the day featuring fishing opportunities, camping destinations and acoustic campfire concerts.

In addition, the Campfire Theater will cover RV tips, outdoor gear, wildlife photography and fishing workshops. Saturday morning, radio host, Brian Brinkerhoff will update listeners of the most exciting activities on Backcountry Utah airing 8-9 a.m. AM 630 KTKK.

Competitions include the fourth annual World Championship Dutch Oven Cook-Off, the Best-of-the-West distance fly-casting championships, the fourth annual Utah Duck and Goose Calling Championship and the fourth Annual Utah Elk Calling Championship, hosted by world champion caller Chad Schearer. More than $40,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded for these contests. Individuals are encouraged to sign up at the show.

To introduce new recreationists to the outdoors, demonstrations will include a fly casting pond, a fly-tying video theater and sporting-dog presentations, along with an ATV test track. As an additional treat, fishing presentations await at the huge, trout-filled mobile aquarium. There will also be two record displays at the show--Utah animal mounts and mounts from throughout the West. New horn and antler measuring information and a shed antler contest will be sponsored by Mossback Productions.

To support the future of outdoor recreation, the Youth Sports Fair, sponsored by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, features a catch-and-release trout pond, live bird, mammal and reptile displays, and several other hands-on activities of interest to the youngsters.

Show admission is $10, with discount coupons available at Gart Sports and Big O Tire stores. Youth 12 and under are admitted for free. Show hours are noon until 9 p.m. Thurs. and Fri.; 10a.m. until 9p.m. Sat.; and 10a.m. until 5p.m. on Sun. The South Towne Exhibition Center offers thousands of free parking spots, across the street and free shuttle busses for your convenience. For more information, visit http://www.sportsexpos.com. 

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