Michigan's Premier Fishing, Hunting & Outdoor Sport Show!

Michigan’s finest tradition for the avid fisherman, hunter or outdoor loving family! Exhibitors will be at the show with the latest in outdoor gear, travel information and fishing boats. The features are famous: Antique Lures, Trout Pond, Hawg Trough, Woodcarvers, and the Rock Wall. Nearly 100 fishing and hunting seminars will be held on 5 stages, including Lake Ultimate, the 110,000 gallon indoor lake.

Features and Attractions:

Timberworks Lumberjack Show

Captivating audiences for over 25 years, Timberworks Lumberjack Show powered by STIHL includes events such as axe throwing, chopping, log rolling, cross-cut sawing, hot sawing and chainsaw carving. These century old skills were used in the logging camps of North America in the early 1900’s. To pass idle time, lumberjacks would challenge opposing logging camps in head-to-head competitions. Although technology and machinery have replaced manual labor, the old-time skills are still used today by the Lumberjacks. Feel the rush of adrenaline as competitors race up poles at lightning speed or saw through twelve inches of aspen with the speed of a modern day chain saw. Then move to the edge of your seat as competitors show off their fancy footwork while running on logs or axe throw with the precision of a dartboard champion.

Lake Ultimate

An indoor lake? You bet! DeVos Place will be home to a huge indoor lake. With over 110,000 gallons of water, this lake provides the ultimate opportunity for our seminar leaders to present from their rigged fishing boats while maneuvering across the waters of Lake Ultimate. These are truly unique seminars seen only at Michigan’s Ultimate Sport Shows!

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Hawg Trough

The Hawg Trough is a mobile 5,000 gallon fish tank that will be at the Ultimate Sport Show with guest fishing experts on hand every day providing seminars and fishing demonstrations. You’ll want to see this unique seminar platform and learn from the best!

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Locked Antlers Display

See a custom built display of locked antlers unlike anything you have seen before! View a collection of moose, whitetails, caribou, and more.

Trout Pond

Operated by Northern Little League as a fundraiser, you and your kids are invited to come and try your hand at one of the State’s best trout ponds. Even if you come just to watch, you will see the highest catch percentage of any trout pond! There is a small fee to give it a try. The Steelheaders will clean, fillet and bag with ice your catch at their booth for free.

Rock Climbing Wall

Participants may climb this 25-foot wall utilizing the state of the art hydraulic billet system, brought to the Show by Cran Hill Ranch. Test your skills with the ultimate in safety. There is a small fee for participation.

Fish Cleaning Demonstrations
Presented by the Grand Rapids Steelheaders

Learn the best way to clean your fish! All fish caught at the trout pond will be cleaned and bagged with ice for free at the Steelheaders’ fish cleaning / demonstration booth. Bring ’em home ready for the skillet!

Woodland Woodcarvers

A highlight of the Show every year is the beautiful and impressive display of the Woodland Woodcarvers. These artisans will display the results of their work, as well as demonstrate their considerable skills. Every year it gets better. Everything from the incredibly lifelike to the whimsically humorous. Woodcarvings of every kind will be on display, and carvers will be happy to discuss their work.

Antique & Classic Fishing Tackle
Visit them in booth #50 in the Grand Gallery

Terry McBurney, award winning Woods-n-Water News writer, will be on hand all four days of the Show exhibiting some of his “Made in Michigan” fishing tackle collection. He is a member of the National Fishing Lure Collectors Club and the Old Reel Collectors Association and is well versed in a wide variety of lures, reels, rods and accessories. Terry will be answering questions and offering FREE appraisals. Ultimate Sport Show visitors are invited to bring in their old fishing tackle tucked away in the barn, basement or garage. There might be some valuable surprises!

Classic Wood Boats & American Rowboat Motors

Bill Shattuck, along with members of the Wolverine Chapter of the Antique Outboard Motor Club Inc. will be exhibiting a collection of vintage outboard motors, as well as a beautifully restored 14-ft. Wagemaker cedar strip runabout that was made in Grand Rapids in 1941. With many years of combined experience collecting and restoring old outboards, club members will be answering questions and offering free appraisals on any outboards brought into the Grand Rapids Ultimate Sport Show. They are also interested in buying outboard motors for their collections.

Deer Processing Demo

Steve Francis, owner of Country Smoke House, will demonstrate how to field dress, handle, butcher and process your next whitetail deer. Country Smoke House processes thousands of deer each year. Steve is an expert in his field and will show you the tricks of the trade and lessons learned over decades of hard work in the butchering industry. He starts with a fresh deer and walks through every step of the process from dressing and skinning to butchering and packaging. This is a must-see for every deer hunter and venison lover.

Turkey Hunting Workshop

The National Wild Turkey Federation’s annual workshop returns to the Sport Show again this year. Calling, scouting, camouflage, positioning, and choosing firearms and bows are all part of this comprehensive presentation.

Ultimate Salmon and Steelhead Clinic
Sunday:  12pm - 2pm

The clinic is Free with your paid Show Admission ticket to the first 100 to sign up. Register at the Grand Rapids Steelheaders’ Booth #2000

Presented by Dave Engel and Hunter Engel of Best Chance Promotions

These two superstars of Big Lake Tournaments will share their special techniques and experience garnered over the last 20 years as tournament champions on the Great Lakes. Whether it is long lining lead core, maximizing Dipsy results, getting the most out of your electronics, or selecting your tackle, time spent here will assuredly improve next year’s catch.

Register for the clinic at the Grand Rapids Steelheaders’ booth #2000. Those signing up for the clinic on Thursday, Friday or Saturday will be given re-admission passes to enter the Show on Sunday for the clinic. Plenty of time will be set aside for questions and answers.

Ticket Prices:

Adults: $12
Children (6-14): $5

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