Spring Boating Expo Features
The Spring Boating Expo is now over. Thank You to everyone who participated and attended the successful event!
Check back soon for attendance figures.
Mark the date for next year! The 18th Annual Spring Boating Expo- March 11-14, 2010.
17th Annual
Spring Boating Expo
March 12 - 15, 2009
Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, MI
(just west of Novi Road on Grand River).
Hours: Thursday & Friday, 2pm - 9pm; Saturday 10am - 9pm; Sunday 10am - 6pm
Admission: $10 for Adults, Children 12 and under free with an adult
*Included in your admission is a one year magazine subscription to Boating Life, Field & Stream, Salt Water Sportsman, Cruising World, Wakeboarding, and Ski ($10 value) PLUS, you get a Free Copy of the Michigan Boating Annual Directory. Please see our booth for magazine and refund details.
Featuring: Hundreds of new 2009 and new overstocked non-current model boats, motors, and trailers - PRICED TO SELL!! More than 100 exhibitors under one roof, showing boats for skiing, fishing, and cruising up to 27 feet in length. Plus, personal watercraft; electronics; accessories; dockage; docks; hoists and much, much more. Plus, this show is "the time to buy boat show" with bargain prices, low interest rates, and financing on the spot.
 Twiggy the Waterskiing Squirrel
Color Twiggy
Visit Twiggy's Website
This small squirrel may be the biggest star of the show! See her cruise the water behind a remote controlled powerboat at the following times:
Thursday, March 12 ............. 5 p.m., 7 p.m.
Friday, March 13 ................. 5 p.m., 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 14 .............. 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 15 ................ 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m.
 All New! Super Exciting! Wakeboard Simulator!
Find out what it feels like to wakeboard like a pro. Catch the excitement in this fully enclosed, action-packed simulator which offers a life-like experience of the thrilling sport of wakeboarding!    Sponsored by:
Laugh and Learn with Capt'n Willie the Great Lakes Pirate
Back by popular demand is the famous Capt’n Willie and his Pirate Island. His lively edutainment shows, filled with Great Lakes trivia, musical jigs and a whole lot of “arggh, mateys!,” inspires laughter and learning.
Capt’n Willie will be performing:
Thursday & Friday: 6:00 pm, 7:30 pm
Saturday: 12:o0 pm, 2:o0 pm, 4:30 pm, 7:30 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm
Visit Capt'n Willie's website at www.captnwillie.com
Capt'n Willie's Coloring Contest
 Miss GEICO, the world’s fastest offshore racing boat
This legendary boat is powered with the same turbine engines that flew missions in the first Gulf War and is capable of reaching speeds of more than 185 miles per hour. At 40 feet and weighing 10,000 pounds, this MTI turbine race boatis run by a crew of six, including Driver Marc Granet. The boathas set two world records and participated in dozens of races around the world. Read More...
Join the fun in the
1st Annual Boating Expo Wing Eating  Contest on Saturday, March 14th, starting at 2:30pm. Brought to you by Buffalo Wild Wings of Novi & WRIF. Listen to 101.1 WRIF for your chance to sign-up.
Plus enjoy refreshments at the all new Sand Bar!
 Bow Wow! - Pets Need Weekends Too!
Adopt a Pet Days - Sat. & Sun. from 12 - 6pm each day. Come in to see some great boating companions and maybe take one home. Also featured will be our great photo board of boating pets on display at the show. Bring your boating pet photo (not your pet) and you could win a prize. Dogs love the water and boating. Click here to see proof.
Kids Can Spin the "Boat Wheel of Treasure" - and win great  prizes!
and...Experience the Thrill of Minnow Racing!
Young and old will thrill to see these sleek aquatic racers compete against each other through a 5-foot, water-filled, race course. It’s free to participate and a whole lot of fun and everyone will win a prize!
The Discover Boating Center
You can vacation every weekend on your boat. When compared to other forms of recreation, boating makes sense. Come see a selection of boats that can be purchased for $200 per month. Find the right boat for your needs. Find the answers you've always wanted from the experts at the Discover Boating Center.
Kids 12 and under get in free everyday can see stilt walking and get their faces painted and on Saturdays and Sundays they can shake a paw with Salty Dog. 
Hours: Thursday, Friday: 2pm - 9pm; Saturday: 10am - 9pm; Sunday: 10am - 6pm
Admission: Adults $10.00, Children 12 and under Free with Adult Save $1 - buy your tickets online.
“Save $2! Discount admission coupons available at participating Buffalo Wild Wings locations.”
CHECK BACK FOR NEW INFORMATION ABOUT SPECIAL FEATURES, ATTRACTIONS AND PROMOTIONS!
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