2nd Annual Alabama Fishing Show and Expo March 8-10 in Downtown Gadsden
2nd Annual Alabama Fishing Show and Expo March 8-10 in Downtown Gadsden
GADSDEN, AL—February 26, 2024—The biggest fishing show and expo in the Southeast returns to Gadsden for the 2nd Annual Alabama Fishing Show and Expo March 8-10 at The Venue at Coosa Landing. The East Tennessee Fishing Show and Expo in Knoxville each February is the largest fishing show in the Southeast and with Gadsden’s 2023inaugural show being such a success, Greater Gadsden Area Tourism is once again sponsoring this premiere Etowah County event.
Vendors from across the United States will be on hand with the newest and best fishing and lake/salt-life related products to help you get ready for the fishing season. Kayaks, bass and pontoon boats, custom lures, fishing accessories, fishing rods/tackle, marine electronics, apparel, and more will be on display.
“We’ve been attending the East TN Fishing Show and Expo for a number of years, exhibiting bass fishing and Neely Henry Lake, and more recently, trout fishing at Noccalula Falls,” said Greater Gadsden Area Tourism Executive Director Tina Morrison. Our lakes, rivers and creeks are some of our most valuable tourist assets and we are very excited to welcome thousands of visitors to Etowah County that weekend.”
There will be seminars from professional bass and trout anglers, as well as anew tournament for kids. The Kids Fishing Rodeo will be Saturday, March 9th at Coosa Landing, right next to the show venue. Fishing will begin at 10:00 am and end at Noon. There will be two age groups: 4-7 years old and 8-12 years old. Participants can register at Coosa Landing starting at 9:00 am the morning of the event or go AlabamaFishingShow.com to register in advance. The Kids Fishing Rodeo is FREE and there will be prizes for both age groups. The first 100 kids to register will receive a free kid’s fishing pole and tackle box. Register your kids today.
Expo hours are Friday, March 8th: 10am-7:30pm. Saturday, March 9th: 10am-7pm. Sunday, March 10th: 10am-5pm. Admission prices at the door are $12 for adults and $8 for children 6-12 years old. Children 5 and under are free. If you would like to skip the line and purchase a VIP ticket in advance, go to AlabamaFishingShow.com.
The show will be held at The Venue at Coosa Landing, 201 George Wallace Dr, Gadsden, AL 35903.
For more information:
Sheilia Bunch, Show/Event Promoter, 865-567-9606
www.alabamafishingshow.com
www.facebook.com/alfishingshow
