2009 Cleveland Boat and Waterfront Lifestyle Expo, January 16 - 25, 2009

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2009 Cleveland Boat and Waterfront Lifestyle Expo

2009 Show Dates:
Friday, January 16, 2009
through
Sunday, January 25, 2009

Location:
International Expo Center (I-X Center)
6200 Riverside Dr.
Cleveland, OH 44135

Plans are well-underway for the 2008 Cleveland Boat & Waterfront Lifestyle Expo. To be held January 11-20, the expo will build upon 2007’s successfully broadened focus that for the first time included large waterfront living exhibits. While it remains one of the largest indoor boat shows in the country, the new format appeals to a more diverse audience and caters to the growing number of people living on the waterfront in Northeast Ohio.

The high ceilings at the I-X Center are perfect for large boat displays (including full sailboat masts) and last year allowed for the construction of a full-scale Cape Cod-style house with dock and landscaping! Check the online pressroom for updates in the coming months. Times and admission prices are as follow:

Fridays, January 11, 18
3 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Saturdays, January 12, 19
11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Sundays, January 13, 20
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Monday, Wednesday, January 14, 16
Noon – 9 p.m.

Boat Show Admission

Adults $12.00
Seniors 60+ $11.00
Children 12 and under FREE

3-Day Pass $24.00
(Box Office only)

Purchase Your Show Tickets Online Here:

Boats of all shapes and sizes will be shown. Whether you like fishing, sailing, cruising, skiing, wakeboarding, or just going really, really fast, the Expo has something for you!

Features at a Glance:

Allstate Safety Weekends
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During the Allstate Safety Weekends – January 12, 13 and 19, 20 - children 12 and under receive free lifejackets, while supplies last. Adults who sign the Safe Boating Pledge on these days take home a special gift. To learn more about Allstate and their boat insurance options, click here.

Angler's Alley
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The fishing section of the expo has been revamped for 2008 and is centered around the Anglers Alley Stage, where more demonstrations will be held than ever before. FLW Tour professionals and Lake Erie experts will be on-hand to answer all of your questions. Click here for the full stage schedule. Ohio fishing

Boating Destinations
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Where to go, what to see and do, where to dock, dine and more will be covered throughout this popular and ever-expanding Boat Show feature.

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Capt'n Willie
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Providing a unique blend of Great Lakes knowledge, nautical nonsense and musical interaction, Capt'n Willie's mission is to present kids 10 and under with an interactive and fun education about the Great Lakes and boating safety.

Capt'n Willie's Coloring Contest
Capt'n Willie's Website

Capt’n Willie will be performing the following days and times on the Main Stage:
Friday, January 11................. 6 p.m., 8:30 p.m
Saturdays, January 12 & 19... 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 8:30 p.m.
Sundays, January 13 & 20..... 1 p.m., 4 p.m

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Bring the little ones for Capt’n Willie’s Pirate Island. They will be both entertained and educated while completing activities at nearby booths and will be rewarded for the effort with a free Ferris wheel ticket! Visit the Capt’n Willie Stage for details.

Motor Boating Magazine
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Included in your admission is a one-year subscription to Motor Boating, Yachting, CruisingWorld, or Salt Water Sportsman (an $11 value). Please see the Motor Boating booth for magazine and refund details.

Nautical Flea Market
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Bargain hunters will have the opportunity to cash in on some fantastic deals when they search for treasure at this favorite Boat Show destination. But please take note, the Flea Market sells out quickly. For the best deals, get to the Boat Show during the first weekend.

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Beverage Pavilion
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Cool off at this replica of Ohio's most popular boating island resort, featuring Frosty's and The Round House. Food, beverages, and live music will be served up all week!

Alex Bevin will be performing the following days and times:
Saturday, January 12................. 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday, January 13................... 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, January 18................... 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday, January 19................. 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday, January 20................... 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Twiggy
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Twiggy's Performance Schedule
Twiggy's Amazing History
FREE Twiggy Art!
With a pair of miniature water skis and a life jacket, Twiggy the water-skiing squirrel is back by popular demand. Performing several times daily, Twiggy will cruise around a 25-foot circular pool towed behind her special radio-controlled Ski Nautique power boat. Spectators are encouraged to bring their cameras to capture Twiggy in action or be photographed with this amazing squirrel after each performance.

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Watersports in January? It’s possible at the Expo – see professional wakeboard riders fly across 40-foot long rails and land in a 60-foot long pool all while being pulled by a winch. Sponsored by VanDevere Marine, the Rail Jam is part of the Ski Zone located in the northwest corner of the I-X Center.

VanDevere Marine's Ride and Slide Show will be presented the following days and times:
Friday, January 11................ 6 p.m., 8:30 p.m.
Saturdays, January 12 & 19.... 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 8:30 p.m.
Sundays, January 13 & 20...... 1 p.m., 4 p.m

Waterfront Lifestyle Features
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The Waterfront Lifestyle Pavilion, sponsored by Lake Erie Living magazine, will feature a full-size chalet decorated inside and out with nautical accessories. Displayed by Marine City Sales, the two-bedroom, two-bathroom house will be open for touring during all expo hours. Two floating homes will be displayed, one in the pavilion from Coastal Marine II and one near the food court from Lake Erie Floating Homes. In addition, there will be landscaping, home accessory booths, and lakefront development displays...everything but the water!

Directions

From the South:
Take I-71 north to Exit #237 (Snow Road). Freeway signs will identify this exit as the I-X Center Exit. Turn left (west) on Snow Road, follow Snow Road until it dead-ends, and then follow directions for Route 237 south. The I-X center is located on the right side, past the first traffic signal.

From the Southeast:
Take I-77 north to the Ohio Turnpike. Follow turnpike west to Exit #161. Follow I-71 north (Cleveland) to Snow Road. Turn left (west) on Snow Road, follow Snow Road until it dead ends, then follow directions for Route 237 south. The I-X Center is located on the right side, past the first traffic signal.

From the West:
Take the Ohio Turnpike east to Exit #161. Follow I-71 north (Cleveland) to Snow Road Exit. Turn left (west) on Snow Road, follow Snow Road until it dead-ends, and then follow directions for Route 237 south. The I-X Center is located on the right side, past the first traffic signal.
OR
Take I-480 east to the Grayton Road exit; turn right on Grayton Road and left at the next intersection (Route 17). Follow signs to Route 237 south.

From the Northeast:
Take I-90 west to I-71 south. Take Airport Exit (Route 237) south. The I-X Center is located one mile south of Hopkins Airport on the right side past the traffic signal.

From the East:
Take the Ohio Turnpike west to Exit #161. Follow I-71 north (Cleveland) to the Snow Road Exit. Turn left (west) on Snow Road, follow Snow Road until it dead-ends, the follow directions for Route 237 south. The I-X Center is located on the right side, past the first traffic signal. 
OR
Take Route 422 west to Interstate 480 west to the Airport Exit (Route 237) south. The I-X Center is located one mile south of Hopkins Airport on the right side past the first traffic signal.

For Additional Information
Call 440-899-5013

This Information is Sponsored By:
Boat Loans from Excel Credit,
Always the Lowest Boat Financing Rates,
Call 800-337-7774: