January, 2009, Providence, RI…The Providence Boat Show opens on Thursday, January 29, 2009 and will run for four days with 200 exhibitors and 300 boats from 8 to 40 at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
Highlights at the show include three of the NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS CHEERLEADERS. They will be signing autographs and taking photos with attendees on Saturday from Noon - 2 PM. The Cheerleaders will also perform dance routines. See them at the entrance to the show from the Weston Hotel.
Other special features at the show will be childrens activities all four days! Of particular interest is the Bassmaster CastingKids program sponsored by the Rhode Island B.A.S.S Federation Nation. Known throughout the United States, the program teaches kids how to flip, pitch and cast a rod and reel…open to young people of all ages. Plus, the show will include demonstrations about practical do-it-yourself topics for boaters at the Marine Trades pavilion by students studying for careers in the boat business. Seminars for fishermen will be offered by Mark Burgess, Charlie Soares and Captain Bill Brown and Boat Wise Marine Training School will be talking about the green and economic topic of Ethanols Effect on Marine Motors.
The Providence Boat Show runs Thursday and Friday, January 29/30 from Noon to 9 PM, Saturday, January 31, from 10 AM to 9 PM and Sunday, February 1, from 10 AM to 5 PM. Adult tickets at the door are $10.00 and children 12 and under are FREE with an adult. Advance discount tickets are available on-line for only $8.00 so attendees save money as well as time by avoiding ticket lines! In addition, military personnel will receive half price tickets with a valid ID all four days at all Show entrances. For more information, call 401-846-1115 or go to www.providenceboatshow.com.