Two “Must-Attend” Expos are Just Around the Corner in Arizona
OutdoorHub 02.12.12
Outdoor enthusiasts are in for a treat when two huge expos take place over the next two months.
First, the International Sportsmen’s Expo (ISE) will be held from Feb. 23-26 (Thursday through Sunday) at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. The Arizona Game and Fish Department will have a robust presence at this year’s ISE, including the Kids Fishing Tank, live wildlife from the Adobe Mountain Wildlife Center, wildlife asset sales (antlers, mounts, etc.), the firearm safety unit, and more.
ISE hosts nearly 300 companies with exhibit booths, including local outdoor retailers and product manufacturers, plus guides, outfitters, lodges and resorts.
For more information, including attractions, hours and admission prices, visit www.sportsexpos.com
Next, the Arizona Game and Fish Department Outdoor Expo is set for March 31 and April 1 (Saturday and Sunday) at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix. This family friendly event offers loads of hands-on activities, demos and exhibits, including live wildlife exhibits, archery instruction, huge kids’ catch-and-release fishing tanks, the opportunity to try out various firearms in a safe range environment, a nature/hunter education field course, off-highway vehicle demonstrations, boating recreation displays and information, educational presentations, and the chance to visit with more than 150 outdoor organizations, agencies and retailers.
Admission and parking to the Game and Fish Outdoor Expo are free. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 31 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 1.
For more information, visit www.azgfd.gov/expo.
