Ultimate Sport Show - Grand Rapids

Promotions & Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Official Truck of the Ultimate Sport Show!

Win the Ultimate Fly-In Fishing Trip to North to Adventure!

All attendees are welcome to register to win the Ultimate Fly-In Fishing Trip for 4 to North To Adventure!  The grand prize winner will be drawn on Monday, March 19, 2012.

The prize trip includes a week long fly-in wilderness fishing trip package on the American Plan at Lodge Eighty Eight for up to 4 people including the flight in and out from White River, deluxe accommodations, boats, motor, gas, etc.  Trip to be based on availability in the summer of 2012.  Must be 18 years old or older to win.  No cash substitution is available to the winner.  Non-transferable.  If original booking is canceled, trip winner will forfeit the prize.  Travel to White River, taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner.


Ultimate Casting Competition - Win a Chance to Fish with Kevin VanDam!

Stop bragging to your buddies and put your money where your mouth is!  Contestants will compete in a side-by-side timed "Cast Off."  Each contestant will get 3 casts to "put it in the cup."  If you get a cast in the cup you will win a fishing prize and you will be entered into the Grand Prize drawing of the chance to go fishing with Kevin VanDam!  Grand Prize drawing will take place on Monday, March 19, 2012.

Check in at the NBAA booth for details and to enter.  No pre-registration required.  An entrance fee of $5 is required to register for the competition.  All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Kalamazoo Chapter of the March of Dimes.  First come, first served based on the time available.  An official NBAA judge will be on hand officiating the competition.  The Grand Prize winner need not be present to win.


Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger Food Drive

Thursday, March 15th ONLY!  Sponsored by Tony Gates and WLAV FM

Last year's food drive was so successful, we're repeating it!  This year's promotion is one night ONLY, Thursday, March 15th.  Bring your donation (minimum of 4 pounds or 6 cans or boxes) to the RV parked in front of DeVos Place and get in to the show FREE.  The food will be collected by MSAH volunteers and donated to God's Kitchen and other needy organizations.  Last year's drive, spearheaded by the popular WLAV-FM afternoon show host Tony Gates, resulted in several tons of food for the soup kitchen on South Division in Grand Rapids and other organizations who help the needy.  Beginning at 7am on Thursday, Gates will broadcast all day from an RV on Monroe Street in front of DeVos Place.  Help Tony Gates and MSAH volunteers set another record this year!

Eppinger Limited Edition Lures!

The first 500 lucky attendees to the Ultimate Sport Show on Thursday and Friday will receive a FREE commemorative Dardevle fishing lure courtesy of Eppinger Mfg.  Eppinger is a 4th generation family owned Michigan lure manufacturer with a century long history of producing the world famous Dardevle.  These special lures bear the logo of the show and a special run has been produced just for this event.  Make sure to attend early to secure this valuable collectors item!  Factory experts from Eppinger Manufacturing will be at the show every day to answer questions.

Complimentary Tackle Packs!

The first 250 lucky attendees to the Ultimate Sport Show on Saturday and Sunday will receive a FREE Tackle Packr!  Every angler has room for a tackle pack in his or her tackle box.

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Show Program produced by Woods-N-Water News.

Special Offer from YoChef's Catering

YoChef's Catering Company wants to be your new favorite caterer, and has the deal to prove it!  CLICK HERE to save $25 on your next catered event.

YoChef's Catering Executive Chef Joseff VanHorn has been in the hospitality business for over 22 years.  He has gathered all his skills and culinary knowledge from great establishments in Grand Rapids, MI and La Jolla, CA.  Joseff is also one of the featured chefs on WZZM 13's "Take Five & Company" where his culinary skills are put to the test.


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Hotels

DeVos Place is located within walking distance to four downtown Grand Rapids hotels, including:

·         Amway Grand Plaza Hotel

·         JW Marriott*

·         Courtyard Marriott*

 

*These hotels are connected via a temperature controlled elevated skyway.

 

For a list of other nearby hotels, check out these local resources:

·         Grand Rapids CVB

·         Kent County Lodging Association