Chesapeake Bay News

The annual Bay Bridge Boat Show in Stevensville, MD is scheduled to open its doors with special features April 28 – May 1, 2011.  In its twenty-ninth season, this show is recognized as the largest spring recreational boating extravaganza in the mid Atlantic.

The Marina facility has been completely renovated with high quality floating docks and a more efficient show layout. The revised exhibitor price list will allow your organization to display more boats or boating gear for less money. New show features and regional advertising are expected to attract more visitors to the show than any time in recent history.

For the 2011 show, several attractions are planned:

Delmarva Dock Dog Competition

The Delmarva Dock Dogs are the regional group of the National Dock Dogs, www.dockdogs.com.  They will compete in an above ground pool in three waves: speed retrieval, extreme vertical, and big air.  This competition will bring fun to the show for all ages.

MSSA Rockfish Tournament Weigh Station

The Maryland Saltwater Sportsfishermen’s Association and AllTackle will be adding a weigh station at the Bay Bridge Boat Show for the largest Rockfish Tournament in the Nation.  In addition the Bay Bridge Boat Show will be hosting a weekend rendezvous for the anglers. Adjacent to the weigh station will be a “fishermans pier,” which will house unique fishing boat makes.

Other Show Features

Expansive Food Court

Children’s fishing activities and demonstrations by AllTackle on the weigh station

Daily seminars co-sponsored by Chesapeake Bay Magazine and Annapolis School of Seamanship

Live entertainment at the Pool Bar & Grill

Racing hydroplanes from Kent Island Racing Association

Bay Bridge Boat Show :     April 28 – May 1, 2011.

Show Hours:

Thursday, April 28         Noon to 6pm
Friday, Saturday, April 29-30    10am – 6pm
Sunday, May 1            10am – 5pm

Tickets:

Adults $12.
Children (7-12) $4.
Under 6 Free.
Two day ticket $19

For tickets and complete details:

www.usboat.com
Phone 410-268-8828

The 3rd annual Maryland Hunting and Outdoor Expo – held Aug. 15 and 16 at the Charles County Fairgrounds in La Plata – has something for outdoorsmen of all ages and interests. The Expo has welcomed thousands of visitors in each of its first two years and another huge turnout is expected this year.

Come out and learn some big buck tips from Stan Potts, host of North American Whitetail Television. Participate in the “Ultimate Bowhunter 3D Classic” archery shoot or meet “The Martin Girl” Laura Francese. You can also test drive an ATV from Trumbull Motorsports, see Coty Jones’ state record black bear or have your trophy buck scored for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources trophy deer book.

Local country singer John Luskey will perform on Saturday. And don’t forget to bring the young ones. The Kids Zone is bigger and better than ever. There will be a 26-foot rock wall, an inflatable slide, a Jurassic Adventure, games and much more.

If you enjoy hunting, fishing, camping, boating and everything the great outdoors has to offer, you can’t miss this event. There will be door prizes, raffles and giveaways all day Saturday and Sunday. The first 500 through the gates each day will be entered to win a new Benelli shotgun. And as a special treat, all visitors will receive a free copy of Buckwild Outdoors magazine, a glossy, full-color publication dedicated to everything that keeps the Maryland sportsman in the field or on the water.

For more information on exhibits and schedules, visit www.mdhuntingexpo.com