Hard Water Ice Fishing Expo

November  16 -  17 , 2024

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The Hard Water Ice Fishing Expo is at the National Sports Center in Blaine! Check out the latest gear and get unbelievable deals – direct from the manufacturers. Stick around for great pro seminars, learn tips and tricks and catch more fish this winter. All the biggest Clam Ice Fishing Pros will be on site during the show. Bring the whole family – fun for kids and adults. You won’t want to miss this!

Coming to Hard Water Expo?

Check out the features, schedules and vendors that will be at the best ice fishing show in the Twin Cities!
  • Huge Collection of shelters and wheelhouses
  • Seminars and Appearance from Ice Team Pros
  • Kids trout fishing pond
  • Environmental education
  • Latest gear, augers, tackle, rods and reels and much more!
  • Guides and resort destinations
  • Product demonstrations
  • Free parking
DATE TIME SPEAKER TOPIC
Friday, November 17 4:00pm Mike Rodger Today’s Technology
5:00pm Scott Merwin/ Jeremy Colsen Breaking Down New Lakes Efficiently as a Team
6:00pm Chris Granrud Ice Fishing Masters Course for Monster Fish
Saturday, November 18 11:00am Jim & Maria Stevenson Wheelhouse Tips and Tricks
12:00pm Junior Ice Team Q&A with Junior Ice Team Pros
1:00pm Mike Raetz Spoon-Fed Panfish
2:00pm Scott Seibert Lake Trout Tips and Rigging
3:00pm Gage Griffin Shallow Water Jumbo Perch

View the Hard Water Expo Vendor Map (Coming Soon)

Friday, November 15th: 2 pm – 8 pm
Saturday, November 16th: 9 am – 6 pm
Sunday, November 17th: 10 am – 3 pm

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Admission Prices

  • Adult
    18 and older


    $12 / Day
    • Huge Collection of shelters and wheelhouses
    • Seminars and Appearance from Ice Team Pros
    • Kids trout fishing pond
    • Environmental education
    • Latest gear, augers, tackle, rods and reels and much more!
    • Guides and resort destinations
    • Product demonstrations
    • Free parking
  • Youth
    12-17 Years Old


    $7 / Day Pass
    • Huge Collection of shelters and wheelhouses
    • Seminars and Appearance from Ice Team Pros
    • Kids trout fishing pond
    • Environmental education
    • Latest gear, augers, tackle, rods and reels and much more!
    • Guides and resort destinations
    • Product demonstrations
    • Free parking
  • Children
    11 and Under


    Free
    • Huge Collection of shelters and wheelhouses
    • Seminars and Appearance from Ice Team Pros
    • Kids trout fishing pond
    • Environmental education
    • Latest gear, augers, tackle, rods and reels and much more!
    • Guides and resort destinations
    • Product demonstrations
    • Free parking
  • Military and Veterans
    Please have Military ID


    $5 / Day
    • Huge Collection of shelters and wheelhouses
    • Seminars and Appearance from Ice Team Pros
    • Kids trout fishing pond
    • Environmental education
    • Latest gear, augers, tackle, rods and reels and much more!
    • Guides and resort destinations
    • Product demonstrations
    • Free parking
  • Senior Discount
    Ages 65 and Up


    $5 / Day
    • Huge Collection of shelters and wheelhouses
    • Seminars and Appearance from Ice Team Pros
    • Kids trout fishing pond
    • Environmental education
    • Latest gear, augers, tackle, rods and reels and much more!
    • Guides and resort destinations
    • Product demonstrations
    • Free parking

Looking to Become a Vendor?

Hard Water Vendor Information

The National Sports Center will do everything possible to accommodate specific booth location requests. However, assignment of booth locations will be at the discretion of the NSC.

2023 Hard Water Expo Floor Plan – Coming Soon!

View the floor plan below to see where booths are located and other venue information. Booth space is located in both the Welcome Center and the Sport Expo Center. Seminars will be in the Welcome Center.

Parking

Vendor Parking Located in Lot J. Vendors are not allowed to leave their trailers in the main parking lot.

View the Floor plan here.

Vendor Check-in info coming soon!

Each booth includes four credentials for admission, additional credentials available by request.

Standard Booth
Each booth will contain the following:
– 8’ high background drape
– 3’ high side divider drape
– 1 – Vendor name sign
– 1 – Table (if requested on vendor application)
– 2 – Chairs (if requested on vendor application)
– Wireless Internet Access

Vendor Booth fees:
– Standard Booth (10’x8′): $515
– Corner Booth (10’x8′): $615
– Non Profit Booth (10’x8′): $250
– Wheel Houses (Outdoor: 10’x25′): $245

Please see add-on notes below regarding power and ethernet options for indoor space.

Booth Add-ons
Power and ethernet are available for all indoor spaces for a small fee and can be requested on the vendor application. Power is not available for wheel house locations in the parking lot.

A deposit in the amount of 50% of the total due is required with your application to reserve your space, with the balance due Friday, September 27, 2024. Deposits are non-refundable. If you paid in full and cancel 45 days prior to the event you are eligible for a refund equal to 50% of your total balance paid. Cancellations less than 45 days from the event are not eligible for a refund.

Register Here

Make a payment for your space here.

There will be a vendor only gathering from 8-10pm with a complimentary Appetizers and Cash Bar.

Sunday, November 17th: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.

All Vendors must clean up their areas prior to leaving. If not cleaned, a $150 cleaning fee will be charged to you for each booth space.

All vendors must have all product removed, No overnight storage following event.

The National Sports Center is not responsible for lost or stolen property. Only credentialed vendors will be allowed entry before show hours. Exhibitors are required to exit expo space within 45 minutes of show end time for lock down. Security will be onsite before, during and after the show to secure property.

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