PLEASE NOTE:

The following information is from the 2009 Ultimate Sport Show - Grand Rapids.

Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger Food Drive

Thursday, March 19th ONLY!  Sponsored by Tony Gates and WLAV FM

Last year's food drive was so successful, we're repeating it!  This year's promotion is one night ONLY, Thursday, March 19th.  Bring your donation (minimum of 4 pounds or 6 cans or boxes) to the RV parked in front of DeVos Place and get in to the show FREE.  The food will be collected by MSAH volunteers and donated to God's Kitchen and other needy organizations.  Last year's drive, spearheaded by the popular WLAV-FM afternoon show host Tony Gates, resulted in several tons of food for the soup kitchen on South Division in Grand Rapids and other organizations who help the needy.  Beginning at 6am on Thursday, Gates will broadcast all day from an RV on Monroe Street in front of DeVos Place.  Help Tony Gates and MSAH volunteers set another record this year!

Eppinger Limited Edition Lures!

The first 500 lucky attendees to the Ultimate Sport & RV Show on Thursday and Friday will receive a FREE commemorative Dardevle fishing lure courtesy of Eppinger Mfg.  Eppinger is a 4th generation family owned Michigan lure manufacturer with a century long history of producing the world famous Dardevle.  These special lures bear the logo of the show and a special run has been produced just for this event.  Make sure to attend early to secure this valuable collectors item!  Factory experts from Eppinger Manufacturing will be at the show every day to answer questions.

Carlisle Bobbers

The first 500 lucky kids to the Ultimate Sport Show on Saturday and Sunday will recieve a FREE Carlisle Bobber!  Every youngster has room for a high-quality bobber in his or her tackle box!

Woods-N-Water News

Show Program produced by Woods-N-Water News.

Hotels

DeVos Place is located within walking distance to four downtown Grand Rapids hotels, including:

·         Amway Grand Plaza Hotel* (http://www.amwaygrand.com/)  

·         JW Marriott* (www.ilovethejw.com)

·         Courtyard Marriott* (http://www.courtyard.com/GRRDT)

·         Days Hotel (http://www.dayshotelgrandrapids.com/)

*These hotels are connected via a temperature controlled elevated skyway.

For a list of other nearby hotels, check out these local resources:

·         Grand Rapids CVB (www.VisitGrandRapids.org)

·         Kent County Lodging Association (www.KentCountyLodgingAssoc.org)