Delmarva Outdoors Expo to be held April 28-30 in Harrington
Anglers, hunters, shooters, campers, boaters, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages: don't miss the first Delmarva Outdoors Expo to be held April 28-30 at the Delaware State fairgrounds in Harrington.
Darrell Meade, a local business owner and lover of all things outdoors, noticed the absence of such an event where one should be.
Meade wanted to organize an outdoors show in the area that the entire family could enjoy, and he has hit a home run. "I wanted to do something on the scale of the Harrisburg show for this area, that was for everyone, not just guys in camouflage. We have always needed a show like this, primarily because Delmarva has such a wealth of outdoor activities that many haven't experienced. This expo will bring those experiences to the entire family."
Among the attractions taking place at the Delmarva Outdoors Expo are the always entertaining Dock Dogs in a three-day competition in a pool on site, an archery competition, Surf Fishing with Rich King of Delaware-Surf-Fishing.com, a gun show featuring many area dealers and a display of old time firearms from Charlie Steel's gun shop in Harbeson. Add to that a sportsman's auction, courtesy of Dave Wilson/Wilson's Auction Sales to include boats, RVs, ATVs, fishing, camping, archery supplies, and four Delaware State Park Surf Fishing numbered tags! DNREC and Delaware State Police K-9 Unit are also scheduled to participate in the line-up.
There will also be a 3D Archery Competition (including youth, female, men's hunter, and men's open classes). The top five scores from each class will participate in a shoot off on Sunday. In addition, there will be a NASP 3D shoot for the kids.
This expo is sponsored by Spicer Bros. Construction Co. and WBOC, and includes an impressive array of sponsors and vendors, over 100 in all, consisting of everything from outdoors wear and gear, archery, fishing, charters and tackle supplies, to many food vendors and a craft beer garden featuring local craft beers. To top things off, Spicer Bros. will be bringing in several area renowned chefs to cook on site, and WBOC will be on hand with Outdoors Delmarva to film presentations throughout the weekend.
Other interesting demos to check out will include fly casting by The Saltwater Fly Anglers of Delaware, surf fishing and casting demos by Rich King and Harry Aiken, Hawg Trough's giant fish tank, area taxidermists displaying their craft, the DNREC Game trailer, Red Mountain Chainsaw carving artists, local Duck Calling champion Finley Jones, 3 Amigos Charters, Breakline Charters and the First State Retriever Club.
Advanced tickets are on sale for the event to be held at the state fairgrounds in Harrington. Daily and weekend passes will also be available at the event (daily are $5 and weekend passes are $10). However, when tickets are purchased online in advance, receive a bonus of 10 tickets for the door prize drawings (and day passes will receive five tickets for the door prize drawings). There will be a charter trip valued at over $700 on the Fish Whisperer, as well as a large other variety of prizes throughout the weekend.
The first annual Delmarva Outdoors Expo will be held Friday through Sunday, April 28-30. Hours are Friday, 4 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
To buy advance tickets today and qualify for bonus door prize tickets valued up to $700 go to www.eventsprout.com/event/delmarva_outdoors_expo.
For more event information, event demonstration schedules, details on camping, and directions, go to www.delmarvaoutdoorsexpo.com, or the event Facebook page at www.facebook.com/DelmarvaOutdoorsExpo.
Contact Meade at 443-223-0567 or email him at Delmarvaoutdoorsexpo@gmail.com.
