True, it’s not quite December and not even close to 2023, but this time of year gets us thinking about winter show season in the Northwest – sportsmen’s and boat show season, that is!
The extravaganzas of fishing tackle, destination resorts and lodges, local charters, jerky, scones and heads and horns, boats and trailers, kiddie ponds and wild animals, and much more kick off immediately after the turn of the year and continue into early spring.
In addition to all the big-name events, next year will also see the return of shows that have been on hiatus for a year or two, including the Northwest Fly Tyer & Fly Fishing Expo in Albany, Wenatchee Valley Sportsmen Show in Wenatchee and the Saltwater Sportsmen’s Show in Salem.
That last one is courtesy of O’Loughlin Trade Shows, which will provide background management, both organizations announced last May.
Here’s a rundown on the full 2023 schedule for shows in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and southern British Columbia:
JANUARY
6-8 The Wenatchee Valley Sportsmen Show, facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064789360346
11-15 Portland Boat Show, Expo Center, Portland; otshows.com
19-22 Tacoma RV Show, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma; otshows.com
20-22 Great Rockies Sport Show, MetraPark ExpoCenter, Billings; greatrockiesshow.com
27-29 Tri-Cities Sportsmen Show, HAPO Center, Pasco; shuylerproductions.com
FEBRUARY
1-5 Vancouver International Boat Show, BC Place and Granville Island, Vancouver, BC; vancouverboatshow.ca
1-5 Washington Sportsmen’s Show, Washington State Fair & Events Center, Puyallup; otshows.com
3-5 Eugene Boat & Sportsmen’s Show, Lane Events Center, Eugene; exposureshows.com
3-11 Seattle Boat Show, Lumen Field Event Center and Bell Harbor Marina, Seattle; seattleboatshow.com
10-12 Douglas County Sportsmen’s & Outdoor Recreation Show, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg; exposureshows.com
10-12 Willamette Sportsman Show, Linn County Expo Center, Albany; willamettesportsmanshow.com
15-19 Pacific Northwest Sportsmen’s Show, Expo Center, Portland; otshows.com
24-26 Central Washington Sportsmen Show, Yakima Valley Sundome, Yakima; jlmproductionsllc.com
24-26 Jackson County Sportsmen’s & Outdoor Recreation Show, Jackson County Expo, Medford; exposureshows.com
25-26 Saltwater Sportsmen’s Show, Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem; saltwatersportsmensshow.com
MARCH
2-5 The Idaho Sportsman Show, Expo Idaho, Boise; idahosportsmanshow.com
3-5 BC Sportsmen’s Show, Tradex, Abbotsford, BC; bcboatandsportsmenshow.ca
9-12 Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show, Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, Redmond; otshows.com
10-11 Northwest Fly Tyer & Fly Fishing Expo, Linn County Fairgrounds, Albany; flyfishersinternational.org
16-19 Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show, Spokane Fair and Expo Center, Spokane; bighornshow.com
MAY
18-20 Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show, Cap Sante Marina, Anacortes; anacortesboatandyachtshow.com
TBD
Victoria Boat and Fishing Show; victoriaboatshow.com
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