January 23-25, 2009
Interstate Conference Center
2301 W. Market
Bloomington, IL 61704
Hours
Friday, January 23 Noon to 8:00 PM
Saturday, January 24 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday, January 25 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Enjoy Seminars by
Ted Takasaki: A top competitor on the In-Fisherman Professional Walleye Trail (PWT)
Jerry Martoglio: 2008 Illinois Bass Federation Angler of the Year
Ken Freeman: Dedicated to the great outdoors promoting competitive fun, Kenneth Freeman is President and CEO of Ken Freeman Outdoor Promotions.
Jonn Graham: Jonn has fished in excess of thirty different bass streams throughout the Midwest in addition to famous waters such as Dale Hollow and Pickwick Lake.
Jim Crowley: Jim has fished in the Caribbean, the Atlantic, the Pacific, throughout the Midwest, and Canada. His pictures are featured in the 2006 and 2007 Manitoba Travel and Adventure guide
Steve Welch: is an accomplished writer, with articles published in several magazines, such as Heartland Outdoors, Adventure Sports Outdoors, North American Crappie.
Terry Brown: Journalist, tournament angler, radio host, fishing educator, sports broadcasting and television personality.
Parking
Free Parking Sponsored by Dennison Toyota
Directions
The Interstate Center in located directly west of Bloomington-Normal and is accessible from the junction of I-39, I-74 and I-55. Take exit 160B and follow Route 9 precisely one mile and the facility is located on your right.
Map
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FISH FRY
Illinois Fish and Feather will be hosting a fish fry all three days of the event.
CASTING KIDS
Friday: 3 pm – 7pm • Saturday: 10 am – 7pm • Sunday 10 am – 3pm
The Illinois Fish and Feather Expo will feature over 120 different exhibitors covering the entire spectrum of the outdoor recreation industry. This page will be updated frequently with vendor specials and promotions that can be used while attending the show.
Accommodations in and near Bloomington IL
Restaurants to experience
Avantis Italian Restaurant Pizza, Italian Restaurants, Carry Out & Take Out
Fiesta Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican food at an affordable price. Great place for large groups.
For your travel enjoyment in Bloomington
Miller Park Zoo
Beer Nuts and Bloomington Sale Barn
Shopping
Bloomington Commons, East Empire St. There are seven stores here including Schnucks, Toys ‘R Us, Barnes & Noble, Peggy’s Hallmark, Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts.
Eastland Mall, East Empire St. Shop over 90 specialty stores including Old Navy and five major department stores, Bergner’s, Famous Barr, JCPenney, Kohl’s and Sears and more…..
Take the family. Make it a holiday!
More about the Illinois Fish & Feather Expo
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