Chicago – Fact Sheet
Location: Pheasant Run Resort Expo Center, Hwy. 64, St. Charles
Dates: Thursday-Sunday, Jan. 12-15, 2012
Hours: Thursday, 5-9
Friday, 3-9
Saturday, 10-6
Sunday, 10-4
Admission:
Adults: $10
Seniors & children (13-16) $8
Children 12 and under Free
FREE PARKING
About the show: The 29th annual All-Canada Show offers Canada’s BEST fishing and hunting and brings the largest contingent of Canadian lodge, camp and outfitters in this market. Midwest outdoors people use the show to plan their perfect adventure to Canada.
A-C markets: The 2012 All-Canada Show will travel to the following Midwest U.S. markets: St. Louis, Indianapolis, Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay,Minneapolis.
Just a sampling of the great attractions:
Musk Ox Mount from High Arctic Lodge presented by Cabela’s. This 800 pound musk ox was taken in September 2011 in Nunavut. Come to the show and bring your kids to see one up close and personal….don’t miss it.
FREE Seminars by Norm McCreight – This Canadian guide is back for his 26th straight year as host of the main stage. In addition he will give two seminars.
Anthony J. Padgett Gallery – Meet Anthony J. Padgett, the 2010 Wild Wings Peoples’ Choice Award winner. His gallery features original artwork, prints and cabin decor. Padgett painted “Locked at Lac Seul,” the original artwork of two trophy moose near Lac Seul, Ontario. Also in the gallery are unique Canadian gifts, food items and clothing. Anglers will also find must have lures for their Canadian adventures.
Prizes--Grand prize for all seven shows is an original work of art by Anthony J. Padgett PLUS a $1,000 Cabela’s gift card. NO purchase necessary.
First prize –Vacation Prize includes: three days and four nights for two people to Temple Bay Lodge , Eagle Lake, ON www.templebay.com American Plan lodging including all meals, boat, motor, gas, guide (two day minimum) and tax.
Eppinger night--Opening night, all paid admission show guests will receive a FREE Eppinger lure. Kids ages 8 -16 will receive a free Eppinger lure on all show days.
Travel Centre--Again at the Travel Centre show guests will receive FREE maps and travel information from across Canada.
FREE magazine--Guests will receive a free copy of All-Canada Adventures full-color 100-page magazine ($5.25 value).
FREE Hunting simulator—Attendees test their hunting skills on a computer generated video simulator. Hunt for bear, whitetail or Elk using our FREE Cabela's hunting simulator.
Others--A Canadian Shore Lunch will be served in concessions, including Canadian walleye. Sponsor exhibits will display the latest models.
‘Locked at Lac Seul’ presented by Cabela’s is back by popular demand. This exhibit includes two trophy moose with original antlers locked in a duel to the death. The display is the largest of its kind in the world.
National Sponsors--National sponsors in 2012 include Northwestern Ontario, Canada, Cabela's, Labatt Blue, Yamaha Canada, Eppinger, Gates Taxidermy, Travel Manitoba, Anthony Padgett Gallery, Triumph Boats, and Spectra Print.
Video/ On Air Stock still photos, "B-Roll video tapes" are available and several newsworthy "Canadian characters" are available for live or call-in interviews.
For more info: Complete bios are available on all seminar personalities and other information on the show. Please contact Sam Hutchison (920) 430 - 5131 X 240 or via e-mail sam@hvsproductions.com. Or visit our web site: AllCanada.com , click on "All-Canada Show" button on home page then click on "Media Info."
NOTE: Bay-Lakes Marketing Inc. of De Pere, Wisconsin produces the All-Canada Show. Stock photos, videotape, and background on several newsworthy Canadian exhibitors and adventures are available. Complete bios on all seminar personalities are available.
Media tickets will be sent for admission to the show. To request media tickets call Sam Hutchison (920) 430 - 5131 X 240 or via e-mail sam@hvsproductions.com. For a complete list of media releases visit our website at: www.allcanada.com.