Minneapolis Boat Show
January 21-25, 2009
Show Details
Dates & Location
Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 2nd Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Show Hours
- Wednesday, January 21 ..5pm–10pm
- Thursday, January 22 ….12pm–10pm
- Friday, January 23 ………12pm–10pm
- Saturday, January 24 …..10am–9pm
- Sunday, January 25 …….10am–5pm
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5 Days of Boating Fun and Once-a-Year Deals!
Features at a Glance
Boats of Bond - James Bond
On the heels of the box office smash Quantum of Solace, don’t miss this chance to see authentic spy vessels used in the 007 films The World is Not Enough and Diamonds are Forever, plus an assortment of cool Bond movie props and other exciting memorabilia. Located in Lobby D.
Boating Bachelor Charity Auction
A highlight of Ladies Night at the Minneapolis Boat Show, the Boating Bachelor Charity Auction benefiting the Ronald McDonald House within Children’s Minneapolis, is more than fun, it’s fun for a great cause! Boating Bachelor Charity Auction will take place on Friday, January 23, 2009 at 7:30p.m.
Power Boat Docking Challenge
Test your skills in daily contests that challenge your ability to dock these radio-controlled boats. Stand at an actual boat helm and steer your boat through the channel into the slip at the marina in a race against the clock.
Meet SpongeBob SquarePants
Straight from Bikini Bottom, SpongeBob SquarePants will visit the Minneapolis Boat Show on Saturday, January 24th from Noon-3pm.
Kid’s Cove
Stop in the all new Kid’s Cove so your little skippers can have some fun!You’ll find boating and fishing games and a trout pond.
SailFest Seminar Series
Free daily seminars for beginner and veteran sailors as well as adventurers of all ages!
Antique & Classic Boat Display
Step back in time with this display of antique and classic boats presented by theBob Speltz Land-O-Lakes chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat display.
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
Contests and Giveaways
Enter to win a $500 Shopping Spree at the Minneapolis Boat Show
a 2009 Sea-Doo at the Minneapolis Boat Show
a Hunter 140 Sailboat
a River Ridge Custom Canoe
a Hyperlite Wakeboard Package
Driving Directions to Minneapolis Convention Center
Parking at the Minneapolis Convention Center
Convenient parking options are located all around the Minneapolis Convention Center. The skyway system makes it easy for you to get from your car to the show.
Travel easily with Metro-transit
Accommodations:
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
Marriott Minneapolis City Centre
Shopping
Mall of America
Restaurants:
Reviews and photos of Minneapolis restaurants
Minneapolis offers a great family vacation! Bring the family!
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