Sunday, March 9, 2008

Second Show Surpasses First, Third One Planned

The 2nd Annual Southern Illinois Boat and Fishing Show presented by Marion Toyota turned out to be a great success with more than 8,900 attending the three day event.

Next year's show is set for Friday through Sunday, Jan. 31 to Feb. 2.

Proceeds benefit the Youth Outdoor Education Foundation and the Williamson County Events Commission. For more information contact the Williamson County Tourism Bureau at 618-997-3690 or by e-mail.

Thursday, December 20, 2007

Marion Toyota Sponsors Boat Show

MARION – The Southern Illinois Boat and Fishing Show sponsored by Marion Toyota will return to the region during the first weekend of February.

The Williamson County Events Commission, in partnership with the Youth Outdoor Education Foundation, will produce the event at the Williamson County Pavilion behind the Illinois Centre Mall in Marion on February 1-3.

“The first show we did last February turned out great with nearly 7,200 people flocking to the event,” said Jon Musgrave, executive director of the Williamson County Tourism Bureau which operates the Pavilion.

“Last year we promised a hard-core boat and fishing show for the sportsmen of Southern Illinois and their families and it’s still going to be a hard-core boat and fishing show this year, just bigger and better,” promised organizer Ron Allen.

“We’re expanding a bit this year. We have some boat dealers from Kentucky coming up. One of the most important things we are proud of is that it will still be free to the public,” Allen added.

The 2nd Annual Southern Illinois Boat & Fishing Show is the only such show south of the St. Louis MetroEast. Hours will be 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 3.

There will be a $500 cash drawing on Friday night and bluegrass entertainment on Saturday afternoon, in addition to a number of seminars throughout the day.

Interested vendors can contact Allen by phone at 217-787-8862 or 217-725-7602, or by e-mail at allen92@insightbb.com. Interested persons can also contact Musgrave at the Williamson County Tourism Bureau at 618-997-3690 or jmusgrave@wctb.org.

The Youth Outdoor Education Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organization, the mission of which is to assist in providing free or low cost programs to educate youth in the safe and responsible use of the outdoors.

The Williamson County Events Commission is a non-profit, charitable organization organized to build and develop the city-owned Williamson County Pavilion conference center and exposition hall.

For more information on the event check out the show’s website at www.BoatAndFishingShow.com.

Advertising Opportunities Abound for Show Program

In our ongoing efforts to finance this show, we are once again offering advertising in our official program and are asking you to help our efforts by purchasing an ad. Our rates are very reasonable, ranging from ($95 for a business card size to $495 for a full page.

Four your convenience we have enclosed a participation agreement and would ask that you return it to us no later than Friday, January 18, 2008. Our staff is available to help with any layout and design problems.

Thank you in advance for your consideration and if you have any questions and/or comments, please contact the Williamson County Tourism Bureau at 618-997-3690.

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Boat and Fishing Show set for Feb. 1-3

The 2nd Annual Southern Illinois Boat & Fishing Show will be held again at the Williamson County Pavilion in Marion during the first weekend of February on Feb. 1-3, 2008.

Vendors interested in participating should contact the Williamson County Tourism Bureau at 618-997-3690 or at info@wctb.org.

The show is sponsored by the Youth Outdoor Education Foundation and the Williamson County Tourism Bureau.

The Pavilion is located behind the Illinois Centre Mall just off of Illinois Route 13 at 1602 Sioux Drive by way of the Williamson County Parkway.