NEW! Take a Croc's™ Test Drive

Don’t miss this chance to wear, or “test drive” a pair of Crocs™ during your visit at the 54th St. Louis Boat & Sportshow. Once you do, you’ll see why Crocs™ are the hottest thing going in casual footwear. You will have the option to purchase the pair worn during the show or return them for an online coupon.

NEW FOR 2008! PASSPORT FAIR AT THE SPORTSHOW!

To make the passport application process more convenient, the U.S. Postal Service will offer a special Passport Fair at the 54th Annual St. Louis Boat & Sportshow. They will be located in booth numbers 1711 & 1713.  Their hours of operation will be Wednesday, 5 – 7 pm, Thursday, 2 - 8 pm, Friday, 12 – 8 pm, Saturday, 11 – 8 pm and Sunday, 11 to 5 pm.You may save time by having the application form filled out before coming to the Passport Fair. Visit the U.S. Postal Service website at www.usps.com/passport

What you need:
1. Original embossed Birth Certificate or original naturalization papers.
2. Two (2) passport pictures (we will do for $15 if they choose).
3. State picture I.D., preferably a driver’s license.
4. Two (2) forms of payment:
a. 1 check made out to U. S. State Department (no cash)
b. 1 check made out to U. S. Postal Service (or cash) for processing fee.
5. Completed form DS-11 (passport application)
6. If applying for children under age 14 both parents must be present.
7. If applying for children 14 and over one parent must be present.

Note: Standard processing only which takes four (4) to six (6) weeks processing time.

For information call (816) 374-9762

 

Dock Dogs - Big Air Dogs® and Extreme Vertical® Competition

DockDogs is the jumping dog performance sport that is growing by leaps and bounds! Canine Competitors run down a 40-foot dock into a 40-ft long pool of 4-foot-deep water. DockDogs is sure to make a big splash at the show!! www.dockdogs.com

Discover Boating Center

Your one-stop resource for boating information and advice. Staffed by experts who can answer all your questions and set you on a course to choosing a boat that will give you and your family years of enjoyment, the Discover Boating Center is here to help you become a boater.

• Straightforward answers to all your boating questions
• Expert, unbiased advice on buying a boat
• Information you can trust and local resources to help you get started

State Farm Boat Show Experience

The State Farm Boat Show Experience focuses on safe boating and gives consumers a unique opportunity to engage in a variety of video games and giveaways, or pose with friends and family for a free online photo.

Consumers can also test their boating skills in the State Farm Boat Race Challenge. The State Farm Boat Race Challenge allows 4 players to practice their boating techniques by racing a remote control boat. The player who comes in first wins a prize!

Stop by the State Farm booth for your chance to win a free iPod Shuffle®!
 

Turkey Calling and Owl Hooting Workshop/Contest

Learn the secrets of the pros, and try to win more than $10,000 in cash & prizes at the Mid-America Open Wild Turkey Calling and Owl Hooting Championships, the largest competition of its kind in the world.

Travelin' Fish Tank

Get a whole new perspective on fishing—from the viewpoint of the fish! This 12-foot tall, 40-foot long mobile glass aquarium is stocked with native fish so you can watch fish react to and even strike different lures during professional casting demonstrations held daily throughout the show!

• exposonline.com/fishtank

St. Louis Herpetological Society Snake and Lizard Exhibit

See and learn about poisonous and non-poisonous snakes in Missouri as well as a number of indigenous lizards and reptiles.

Bassmaster Kids Casting Competition

Kids can compete free for prizes in contests held each day by the St. Louis area Bassmasters Association. Winners qualify for the Missouri State Casting Championships held in March at Bass Pro Shop in Springfield, Missouri.

• espn.go.com/outdoors/bassmaster

Antique Boat Display

See the craftsmanship of yesterday in the antique boats displayed by local collectors at booth 4198.

Becky Thatcher Trout Pond

Kids can learn fishing and fish for trout. It's all free and available every day of the show.

Allstate Safety Weekends

Saturday & Sunday, February 9-10

First 200 children will receive a free life jacket courtesy of Allstate Boat Insurance.(While supplies last.)

Archery Room

The Archery Room located in the Dome meeting room 140 is a don’t miss event. Friday thru Sunday the Archery Room will present a chance for bow hunters to compete on the “pop-up 3D archer range”. This matches the archer against the clock, the 3D targets and other skilled archers. Bring your bow and field tip practice arrows and join the fun!