Minneapolis Boat Show January 22, 2010

Minneapolis Boat Show With the upper Midwests best selection of new boats and hundreds of booths showcasing the very latest in engines, electronics, fishing gear and accessories, theres no better place to get a head start on a summer full of fun! From canoes to cruisers, from pontoons to personal watercraft there are boats for every lifestyle, activity and budget. The 5-day event is also the best time to buy, offering you a once-a-year chance to compare makes and models, secure insurance and financing and gear up with the latest accessories all at one time, under one roof!Features at a Glance:Taste of the Lakes - New Opening Night Event!Attend the opening night of the Boat Show and get a taste of summer in the middle of January! Sample delicacies from your favorite summertime haunts like Maynard's, Captain Jack's, Sunset's of Wayzata, Lola's Lakehouse and Zorbaz while listening to live music and seeing all the latest boats and marine accessories. A portion of the admission proceeds from this evening will be donated to the building of the Ronald McDonald House within Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. The event will take place from 5pm-8pm or while suppies last! Don't miss this fun and tasty evening supporting a great cause!Pirates of Colonial America:Avast ye mateys, surrender your booty! Visit this interactive exhibit and learn how pirates played an active role in early Colonial America - from selling the colonists inexpensive untaxed goods to the start of the first North American college. Attendees young and old will enjoy visiting the pirates, taking home signed pirate articles and pardons, seeing their pub, the gunsmith, the stocks and taking pictures in pirate dress.Rail Jam:Prepare to be amazed! Watch as pro wakeboarders perform spectacular tricks and stunts on over 160' of water - right on the show floor! Affordability Pavilion:Think owning a boat is out of your reach? Think again! When it comes to enjoyable ways to spend your leisure time, boating is for more affordable than you may realize. Visit the Affordability Pavilion to check out a special showcase of boats you can own for less than $250 per month. When you compare the costs of boating to a single day at an amusement park or a trip to any major league game, you'll find that dollar for dollar, boating is really quite affordable. See for yourself how boating can stretch your vacation and leisure time budget. 2:00 p.m. Sailing Made Easy, Capt. Thom Burns4:00 p.m. Sailing the Western Great Lakes on a 50' Schooner, Matthew Brown 7:00 p.m. Saving Sailing, Nicholas Hayes Admission:Adults (16 and older): $10.00Senior Day, Thursday, Jan 21 (62+) $5.00 Youth (13-15): $5.00Children (12 and younger): Free