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Featuring boats, mermaids and waterskiing squirrels, Feb. 8 -10
Posted Sunday, February 3, 2008
JACKSONVILLE, FL – JBM & Associates, the new producers of The 2008 Jacksonville Boat Show are pleased to announce special features of this year’s Show, February 8-10, 2008 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.
Thirty of the region’s leading dealers will be on-site to showcase a multitude of boats featuring over 85 boat lines. Attendees will have the opportunity to see a large variety of marine products and services as well as hundred of boats all under one roof.
Boating enthusiasts will agree that this Show has “something for everyone.” Kids can learn from fishing experts during the “Hook the Futures” Kids’ Fishing Clinic. Captain Don Dingman will teach the ethics and basics of fishing. Three thousand dollars worth of prizes will be given away at the clinic. Saturday, February 9:11am, 2pm & 4pm; Sunday, February 10: Noon & 3pm.
Fishing seminars will be presented by local pros.
Saturday: Captain Kevin Favor, “Beach Fishing”, Noon-1pm
Saturday: Captain Conrad Lau, “Kingfishing Techniques”, 1pm-2pm
Sunday: Captain Jim Hammond, “Backwater Lite Tackle Fishing”, 1pm-2pm
Jax4kids.com will host the Underwater Kids Pavilion where kids can create “make and take” crafts and other nautical themed games and activities. Visit the Waters Edge Mermaid from 1pm-3pm on Saturday. There will also be a special appearance by some of the Jacksonville Jaguar Cheerleaders from 2pm-4pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Not only can families browse and buy, but they can also enjoy watching a unique celebrity appearance by “Twiggy” the waterskiing squirrel who has appeared on popular movies Anchorman and Dodgeball. Performance times: Friday: 2pm & 5pm; Saturday: 11am, 1pm, 3pm & 5pm; Sunday: noon, 2pm and 4pm.
To top off these exciting features, live entertainment will be provided throughout the Show. On Saturday, February 9, Joe Thames will perform southern rock from 12pm-3pm and Mint Julep Band will perform classic rock tunes from 4pm-7pm. Sunday afternoon enjoy contemporary country music by the Stephen Combs Band from 1pm-4pm.
Sponsors of the show include BRP US Inc./Evinrude, Jax4Kids.com, the Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament, First Coast News, WQIK, Florida Times Union and The Water’s Edge Magazine. For more information, please visit www.TheJacksonvilleBoatShow.com.
What: The Jacksonville Boat Show
When: February 8-10, 2008
Where: Prime Osborn Convention Center
What Time: Fri: 12-9 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sun: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tickets: $8 for adults; $3 for kids 12 and under
$5 after 5pm
Parking: Ample parking will be available on-site.
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Featuring boats, mermaids and waterskiing squirrels, Feb. 8 -10
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