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NFLCC Show Calendar
NFLCC shows and events are a chance to get
together with other collectors and buy, sell, and trade fishing tackle.
You must be a member to attend an NFLCC-sanctioned show, but you can usually
get a temporary membership or buy a full membership at the show. You
can usually participate in room trading before and after the show. You
can rent tables at most shows, but reserve early, as many popular show sell
out! We promise that you will never be disappointed in attending a
show.
If you would like your NFLCC Show Listed on
this Show Calendar, please send an email to the
webmaster
specifying the Date and Location, Contact Information, and the Show
Description. Please keep it simple and accurate and include all
information. We can also post your registration form, or specify the
Universal Registration Form.
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Date and Location |
Contact Information |
Show Description |
25th Annual Region 5 Antique and Collectible Fishing Tackle Show
March 7 & 8, 2008
Indianapolis, IN |
Jim Buchanan at 765.653.3670 or
at nflccindy@ccrtc.com |
Return to Indy! - new location for the former
Noblesville, IN Region 5 Show.
Mark your calendars and make plans now to attend the 25th Annual
Region 5 Antique and Collectible Fishing Tackle Show in Indianapolis, IN on
March 7 & 8, 2008. The show will
be held at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center just off of I-465 at Exit
16A on the west side of the city.
Show hosts, Jim Buchanan and Carl Schaum, have secured a room rate of
$69.00 for double or single rooms.
Call 317.299.8400 by February 7, 2008 and mention Lure Show to
receive the special rate. The
hotel features an indoor heated pool, hot tub, free continental breakfast,
and high-speed Internet access.
Numerous tourist attractions are available nearby including the:
Indianapolis Speedway, Childrens Museum, and Circle Centre Mall. The Show
Room is located in the hotel and room trading will be held on Thursday night
of the show. Eight-foot tables
are available for $25 each and a show registration of $10.
Show hours are 8am 7pm on Friday, March 7th and 8am
1pm on Saturday, March 8th.
Raffles, door prizes, member auctions and a public auction will be
held during the show. Questions?
Contact Jim Buchanan at 765.653.3670 or at
nflccindy@ccrtc.com.
Make table and show registration checks payable to Jim Buchanan and
mail to: Jim Buchanan, 5604 S County RD 300 W, Greencastle, IN
46135.
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March 15 & 16, 2008
Palmyra, NY |
Steve Hays
(315) 597-4793 |
The NFLCC Region 1 sanctioned Spring 2008 show will be held March 15 and 16,
2008 in Palmyra, New York. Host hotel is again the Palmyra Inn, 955
Canandaigua Road (State Route 21), Palmyra, NY, 14522 located approximately
5 miles north on Route 21 from the NYS Thruway (Interstate 90), Exit 43. The
Inn offers an exercise room, jacuzzi spa, free continental breakfast with a
microwave and fridge in every room. The Inn is a smoke-free building. We
will sell out all of our tables for this show so do not wait.Call and make
your room and table reservation now! Make room reservations by calling
1-800-426-9900 and mention NFLCC Fishing Tackle Show for our super-special
room rate. A few 2-bedroom sites are available at our special rate. First
come, first served. Room block expires Feb. 15 or when sold out. By
reserving under our group rate you agree to comply with NFLCC guidelines and
show rules for registration. Room trading Thursday and Friday. Saturday show
hours are 7:30 a.m. set-up for table holders only, 9:00 a.m. for members
without tables. Show closes 5 to 7 p.m. for dinner break and reopens 7-9
p.m. Sunday show hours are 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Show features Club
Shop, 50/50 raffles, and auction. There will be extensive promotion of this
show to the public. Items arriving at the show for appraisal and sale from
the public will be sold by auction to all present. Show registration is $10
each person attending, having tables, or just room trading at the hotel. Six
6' tables are $25 each. Table holders must set up and display in the show
area. Bring your own table cloths and table coverings. Table registration
deadline is Feb. 15, or until sold out - no refunds after Feb. 15. Make
checks payable to: Steve Hays, 242 Vienna Street, Palmyra, NY 14522. Include
your name, address, phone number, names of all those you are registering,
and quantity of tables. Verify if you will be setting up both days or just
for Saturday and whether you will be setting up in your room for room
trading or not. Before mailing your check, call Steve Hays at (315) 597-4793
to verify the availability of your table request. |
NFLCC Region 9
2008 Spring Meet
April 4th 5th 2008
Kelso, Washington |
Monte Martinsen
360-274-8045
Harvey Musselman
206-526-5814
oldbassman@hotmail.com |
The NFLCC Region 9
2008 Spring Meet will be held on Fri. April
4th and Sat. April 5th 2008. Location is the
Kelso Red Lion Hotel, Kelso, Washington.
Contact Show Hosts- Monte Martinsen 360-274-8045 or Harvey Musselman
206-526-5814
oldbassman@hotmail.com |
April 5, 2008
Wadsworth, OH |
Wayne Goss
(330) 699-3263,
cell (330) 805-3456
email: bas655@aol.com |
The Northeastern Ohio Antique
Fishing Show will be held April 5, 2008 from 8:00 am until 1:00 at the
Galaxy Banquet Center, 201 Park Centre Dr., Wadsworth, Ohio 44281. Eight
feet tables rent for $20 and registration is $5.00. Host motel is the
Holiday Inn Express, 231 Park Centre Dr., Wadsworth, Ohio 44281, phone (330)
334-7666. Room rate is $84.99 / mention the antique fishing show to get this
rate. Contact: Wayne Goss, 1816 White Chael Cir. N.W., Uniontown, OH 44685,
phone (330) 699-3263, cell (330) 805-3456, email: bas655@aol.com or Mike
Henkel, 1739 Mt. Pleasant St. N.E., North Canton, Ohio 44721, cell (330)
415-2627, email: Mhenkel@neo.rr.com. |
April 19, 2008
Effingham, IL |
David Boyer
(217) 644-2294
Brent Vonderheide
(217) 868-2427. |
The eighth annual Central
Illinois Lure Meet will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1501 W.
Fayette, Effingham, Illinois April 19, 2008 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Table
charge is $15; registration $10. Motel headquarters is the Comfort Inn
Suites (217) 342-3151, located at 1502 W. Fayette (across street from show).
Main showroom will be expanding to an additional 4,000 sq. ft. |
April 24-26, 2008
Temple, TX |
Joe Grohmann
(254) 778-8459
Juan Lopez (512) 635-0425
Andy Sonnier (254) 774-1967
Steve Evans (254) 721-2998 |
The NFLCC Lure Show and Swap Meet
will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 2218 W. Avenue D, in Temple,
Texas on April 24-26, 2008. Hotel is the Best Western Temple Inn & Suites,
602 N. Gen.Bruce Dr. (I-35). Mention NFLCC and receive discounted room rate.
You must secure your room before April 20 to receive the discounted rate.
All rooms include free high-speed internet, microwave and small
refrigerator. Checkin is 1:00 pm. Early checkin time must be pre-arranged
with the hotel. Hotel phone number is (254) 742-1122. The KC Hall will
provide a snack bar all day. Items such as cold drinks, frito pie, h ot
dogs, hamburgers, candy, etc., will be available at a reasonable price. Due
to license agreement, there will be no alcohol or smoking in the show hall.
RSVP Rules: Your check or money order must accompany your registration and
table request. There will be no individual buying of lures from the public
until after that individual has run items through the auction. This is a
sanctioned NFLCC show and all rules and by-laws apply. Show hours are
Thursday and Friday the 24th and 25th room trading 1:00 pm until ?. Saturday
the 26th, KC Hall from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. (members only); 11:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m., public admittance; 11:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., live auction.
Membership registration is $20 family; non-member guest is $15. Six foot
table cost is $15 each with a limit of three tables. |
May 3, 2008
Kansas City, MO |
Jack Looney
(816) 350-0255
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The NFLCC Region 7 (Missouris
Original NFLCC Show - 28th year) will be held at the southeast corner of
I-70 and Blue Ridge cut-off in Kansas City, Missouri (across from the KC
Royals & Chiefs stadium across I-70 from last years meet) at the Holiday
Inn Hotel (816) 353-5300 or 1-800-HOLIDAY on Saturday, May 3, 2008 from 7:00
a.m. until over (approximately noon). (Fliers for this event will be
distributed at the Kansas City Sport & Travel Show and the Kansas City
Sporting Collectables Show prior to the show to promote public attendance.)
Room rates are $75 per night. Be sure to mention NFLCC when making
reservations for special rate. Reservations submitted before April 2 to be
assured the special room rate. Contact or mail reservations to: Jack Looney,
3912 Breckenridge Drive, Independence, MO 64055 (816) 350-0255 for show and
table reservations. Single 6' table $25; additional table $10; registration
$10; registration w/table $5. Friday night room trading. Dont miss food and
drinks provided by KC area collectors in the hospitality room. |
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July 10-12, 2008
Peoria, IL
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NFLCC
National Show
Gary Baze
moonlightlures@yahoo.com |
The 2008 NFLCC
National Show and Meeting will be held in Peoria, IL on July 10, 11, and 12.
Location is the Peoria
Civic Center 201 SW Jefferson.
Peoria,
Illinois. The host hotel is the Pere Marquette. Phone
number is 866-376-8886 or 309-637-6500. Overflow
hotel is Holiday Inn. Phone is 800-474-2501 or 309-674-2500.
Fill out the
National
Registration
Form and mail to the address on the form.
There are 250 rooms blocked at Rates of $87.00 per night with children 18
and under staying free with parents in the same room. This rate applies 4
days prior to and 1 day after the show dates. Jr. Suites are offered at
$175.00. There is no cancellation fee applied any time a reservation is
cancelled by 6:00 pm the day before arrival. Pets are allowed, but a $50
refundable fee is required. Please identify yourself as an NFLCC member when
reserving your room to insure the $87.00 rate. Reservations must be made
prior to June 6, 2008 to guarantee rates. The second hotel is the Holiday
Inn
City Centre. There are 250
rooms blocked here also with rates of $87.00 per night (1-4 people) children
17 and under stay free with adults in same room. They allow pets and there
is no cancellation fee if reservations are cancelled before 6:00 the day of
arrival. Please identify yourself as an NFLCC member when reserving your
room to insure $87.00 rate. Reservations must be made by June 10, 2008 to
guarantee rates. Please make reservation promptly.
MEET RESTRICTIONS: You must be a member in good standing
with the NFLCC, meaning all dues paid through June 2009, in order to attend
the show. Do not send dues to the Show Host!
Only fishing tackle and related items will be permitted in the
exhibit hall, either for display, sale, or trade.
POSITIVELY NO EXCEPTIONS!
REGISTRATION & TABLES: Advance registration is
$25.00 per member, including spouse and children. Each
paid member is allowed to bring one (1) non-NFLCC guest free of charge.
Additional guests must purchase a membership and registration.
Pre-registration will close on June 30, 2008. An
e-mail or postcard confirmation will only be sent to registrations that
specifically request one. Registration at the door will be $30.00 per
member, so register early. Table registration is $30.00 per table, with no
limit on tables. Tables will be assigned on a first come
first serve basis, so PLEASE RESERVE YOURS EARLY, as tables will go fast!
Also note on your registration any special requests.
Members wishing to have tables next to each other should send their
separate forms and checks in the same envelope.
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August 23, 2008 Rochester,
MN |
Marie Munson at
bbroreno@aol.com
(763) 557-9313
John Collen at
lureman@execpc.com
(262) 632-4735 |
The 2nd Annual Rochester Fishing Tackle Show and Swap Meet will
be held Saturday, August 23, 2008 at the Ramada
Hotel & Conference Center,
1517 16th Street SW,
Rochester,
MN.
Room trading on Thursday and Friday.
The show is being held at a new location this year!
Hotel has three floors for convenient in-room trading and ample, flat
lot parking.
Hotel is located off Highway 52. Simply exit at
16th Street Southwest, take a left and
go one block. Take a right onto Greenview
Drive. Hotel is on the right.
If flying in, hotel is approximately 80 miles southeast of the
Minneapolis-St. Paul airport and 8 miles from the
Rochester
International Airport.
Driving directions also available on show web site.
Show hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Show set-up opens at 7:00 a.m.
The show will be heavily advertised and is open to the public.
We will hold silent auctions on the day of the show.
Tables are $25 and include registration.
No limit on tables. Show
and tell tables are also available.
Registration without a table is $5.
Send payment and make checks payable to show host Marie Munson,
P.O. Box 47602, Plymouth,
MN 55447.
We have reserved a large room block in the three-floor wing of the hotel.
The hotel also features an indoor pool with two-story waterslide and
pool-side rooms. Standard room
rate is $79 and includes coffee pot, hairdryer, and high speed internet.
Pool area standard room and non-pool area Family Suite is $89.
All room rates up to 4 persons.
Hotel offers a complimentary continental breakfast and has a full
service restaurant and lounge.
Visit the hotel web site at
http://www.ramadarochester.com/ for accommodation descriptions and
details.
Call (800) 552-7224 to make your reservation.
Reservations must be made by July 25, 2008 to receive the NFLCC rate.
The hotel is located right next to the Apache Mall featuring over 100
stores and restaurants. Less
than an hour drive to Cabelas 150,000 sq. ft. Owatonna,
MN store. For more information,
visit the show web site at
http://www.southbendcollector.com/RochesterShow.htm or contact your show
hosts Marie Munson at
bbroreno@aol.com (763) 557-9313 or John Collen at
lureman@execpc.com (262) 632-4735
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Sept.
19-20, 2008
Grapevine, TX |
Chip Rice
(817) 295-7750
email:
macmatrix@yahoo.com |
The Grapevine Lure Show will take
place September 19-20, 2008 at the Hilton DFW Lakes, 1800 Hwy. 26 East,
Grapevine, Texas 76051 Hotel reservations can be made by calling toll-free
(800) 984-1344 or call the hotel direct (817) 481-8444. The Hilton DFW Lakes
hotel is just across the street from Bass Pro Shops and Grapevine Mills Mall
(to keep everyone busy before and after the meet). We always encourage the
public to bring in old tackle for the auction. The Hilton provides a free
DFW Airport Shuttle. There is even a lake behind the hotel for guests where
one of our members caught a nice bass last year. Admittance/registration is
$20 and tables are $25 each. Show will be held Friday the 19th from 4:00
until 10:00 p.m. and Saturday the 20th from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. |
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26-27, 2008
Decatur, AL
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Billy Prince
256-355-6726
mrbgprince@aol.com |
The 13th Annual River City
Antique Tackle NFLCC Show will be held September 26 and 27, 2008 in Decatur,
Alabama. This is the Region #3 Fall Show to be held at the Holiday Inn at
Hwy. 31 North and Alabama Hwy. 20. Call 1-800-553-3150 or (256) 355-3150
room rate is $74 (double or king). From I-65, take Decatur exit 340, West on
AL 20 (ALT 72) across the Tennessee river bridge - hotel is on the right.
Please reserve early. Show hours are Friday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturday 8
a.m. - 1 p.m. There will be 90 six-foot tables available at $25 each.
Registration is $10. Make check payable to Billy Prince (non-refundable
after Sept. 15). Room trading Thursday night. Send registration to: Billy
Prince, 2019 Franklin Avenue, SW, Decatur, AL 35603. For more information
call Billy at (256) 355-6726 (home) or (256) 565-8191 (cell) or email him at
mrbgprince@aol.com. |
| October
4, 2008
Wisconsin Dells, WI |
20th annual Wisconsin Dells show
Tom and Mich
Schofield
715-877-3328
tschofield@centurytel.net |
The
20th annual Wisconsin Dells
show will be held Saturday,
October 4, 2008 at the Howard Johnson Hotel
and Conference Center (formerly the Antiqua Bay
Resort) Highway 13,
Frontage Road, just off I-90/94 at exit 87. Room
trading on Thursday and Friday. The meet will run
from 7:30 am until 2 pm Saturday. Table
charge is $20 and registration
without table is $10. To make reservations at
the Howard Johnson, call 608-254-8306 or
877-543-3557. Mention the
show to get the show rate of $75+tax/double
occupancy. Tell them if you will be displaying in
your room. This is
important because display rooms get a preferential
location (hopefully). Show hosts are Tom and Mich
Schofield. Send Universal Registration Form to Tom
Schofield, S. 4355 Oak Knoll Rd, Fall Creek, WI 54742. For more information, call
or email at 715-877- 3328
tschofield@centurytel.net.
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October 18-19, 2008
Allentown, PA |
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The Allentown, PA show will be held Oct. 18 and 19,
2008 at the Days Inn Convention Center in Allentown, PA.
More information will be posted here soon. |
Oct 31-Nov 1, 2008
Kelso, Washington |
REGION 9 FALL MEET
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The Region 9 Fall Tackle Meet
will be held at the Kelso
Red Lion Hotel at I-5 Exit 39 on the east side of the freeway. Hotel room rate of $61.95
per night for standard rooms and $65.95 per night for Deluxe Rooms.
Please
be sure and mention the NFLCC or Lure Meet when you are making your
reservations to insure that you receive the reduced room rate.
The phone number for the Hotel is 360-636-4400
The Show Hours will
be 7:30 AM until 2:00 PM in the Ballroom .
All registered show attendees and table holders are welcome into the
Ballroom at 7:30 AM Saturday morning. The public is welcome to attend this show at 9:30AM.
The cost of registration is $10.00 for members[spouses and children
are free]. Show tables are
$15.00 with a limit of three.
It is highly recommended to register EARLY as the tables have sold out in
the past shows.
PLEASE MAKE ALL CHECKS
PAYABLE TO MONTE MARTINSEN.
Montes address is: Monte Martinsen,
7380 Old Pacific Highway N., Castle Rock, WA
98611. Montes phone number is
360-274-8045.
We will have at
least five tables for display purposes.
These Display tables are free and I ask you to feel
free to bring a part of your collection for display.
We all really enjoy looking at the fruits of all
your collecting efforts.
Free Coffee, Soft Drinks, and Donuts will be available in the Ballroom
Saturday morning. Also,
for Regional NFLCC Meets
tableholders can have up to 25% of related sporting collectables [excluding
firearms] for sale or trade.
We will have an AUCTION at this
show. The Auction will take
place at 11:00 AM and will consist of any items that the membership would
like to auction and any items brought in by the public that they want
auctioned. I will make every effort
to make this auction interesting and fun.
In addition we will have a number of
DOOR PRIZES that will be given away at 10:45 AM. Additional
information, contact me at Harvey Musselman. 831 NE
90Th St., Seattle,WA
98115-3039
Email:
oldbassman@hotmail.com
Phone# 206-526-5814
PLEASE MAKE CHECK
PAYABLE TO MONTE MARTINSEN & MAIL TO 7380 OLD PACIFIC HWY.N.,CASTLE ROCK,WA
98611
THE $10.00
VISITOR/GUEST REGISTRATION CAN BE APPLIED TO AN ANNUAL
NFLCC MEMBERSHIP THE DAY OF THE SHOW ONLY.
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November 7 & 8, 2008
Osage Beach, MO |
Jeff Green (573) 480-3939 or Rex
Bannister (573) 793-3303. |
The 14th Annual Lake of the
Ozarks Fishing Tackle Show will be held November 7th and 8th, 2008, at
Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri. Room trading will take place
Friday evening, November 7, and the show will be held from 8:00 a.m. until
1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 8. Hotel reservations can be made by calling
Tan-Tar-A Resort at (800) 826-8272 or (573) 348-3131. Be sure to mention the
Tackle Show to receive the special rate for the show. Admission to the show
on Saturday is $10 for the whole family and $20 for a display table. Please
be sure to reserve your tables in advance to ensure availability. The show
is held in Windgate Hall, below the sleeping rooms, and underground parking
is available for ease in loading and unloading. Coffee and donuts will be
provided Saturday morning for the show. Lake of the Ozarks offers a wide
array of shopping, dining and attractions for the entire family to enjoy.
Please join us in the Ozarks! |
January 9-10,
2009
Pigeon Forge, TN |
NFLCC
Winterfest Gibby
Gibson
615-449-5431 oag111@comcast.net |
The annual NFLCC Region 3
Winterfest will be held at the Ramada Inn Smoky Mtn. Convention Center on
Jan. 9th and 10th, 2009. Room rate is $54 double occupancy and reservations
may be made by calling 1-800-523-3919 and mentioning the NFLCC Show. 8 ft.
Tables are available for $25 each with a show registration of $10. This show
features room shopping on Wed. and Thurs. and a 6p - 9p set-up on Thurs.
evening. Show is 9a - 9p on Fri. and 8a - 3p Sat. Table and Pre-registration
request can be made to Gibby Gibson at 615-449-5431 or oag111@comcast.net.
It is requested that all reserved tables pre-register with payment. This
show and hotel sold out very early last year so please avoid the dreaded
waiting list by making your plans early. Please make all checks payable to
your show host. Come join the reunion in the mountains and you will be glad
you did. |
January , 2009
Milwaukee, WI |
The 28th
annual Region #6 Great Milwaukee Classic
John Collen
262-632-4735 or lureman@execpc.com. |
The 28th
annual Region #6 Great Milwaukee Classic will be held at a new location. The
dates are January , 2009. The location will be
the, SHERATON MILWAUKEE BROOKFIELD, 375 S. MOORLAND ROAD, BROOKFIELD, WI. We
also have are own toll free number. 1-866-500-0259 be sure to mention NFLCC.
Reservations must be made by January 3, 2008. The hotel is right off of I-94
exit 301B.
http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=0706068084&key=34E36
The show hours are 9am to 7pm Friday and 8am to 1pm on Saturday. Tables are
still $25.00 each with no limit. Your registration is included with your
table. Registration without a table is still $5.00. Setup on Friday is 8am.
There will be security in the exhibit halls on Friday night. This show is
open to the public and there will be silent auctions on both days. Something
new for the wives. There is a large shopping mall in the same parking area.
Not to mention a lot of eateries in the area. Unlike years past this hotel
is perfect for room trading. We will be in the same area and there are
plenty of elevators. Unlike our last location there is plenty of parking
too.
For those flying in there is complimentary airport shuttle service. Call
from the courtesy phone outside baggage claim area #4. As always there will
be free show and tell space available. But you must let me know ahead of
time. There will be an award for best display along with a drawing Saturday
morning.
If you have ANY questions let me know. I can be reached at 1-262-632-4735 or
lureman@execpc.com. Make your checks to JOHN COLLEN. Send to John Collen,
2707 Shamrock Dr., Racine, Wi., 53406. |
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