Features at a Glance

New! Meet R.J. and Jay Paul Molinere, stars of History Channel's Swamp People

NEW! Meet Ron & Amy Shirley of Lizard Lick Towing

As owner's of Lizard Lick Towing & Recovery, Ron & Amy Shirley primarily repossess vehicles and machinery. Ron's role is to locate and repossess property, while Amy deals with irate owners who come demanding the return of their property. Ron opened Lizard Lick Towing in 1989 with one truck and with Amy's help the business grew into a successful company. Ron, who is an ordained minister with a soft spot for people who have fallen on hard times, hosts a huge barbecue each year to help some of the people who have had their property repossessed by Lizard Lick Towing. 

Appearance Schedule
Thursday, January 24, 2pm–4pm & 6pm–8pm
Friday, January 25 1pm–3pm & 4pm–6pm
Saturday. January 26 1pm–3pm & 5pm–7pm

NEW! Paddlefest—Hosted by Canoe Kentucky  

Paddlesports are enjoying a surge in popularity—thanks to their affordability, ease of use and fitness benefits. See and learn everything you need to know about these exciting on-the-water outdoor activities. Experts will demo a fleet of paddle-powered craft, including stand up paddleboards, fishing and recreational kayaks from well-known brands such as BIC Sport, Current Designs/Wenonah, Jackson Kayak, Native Watercraft & NuCanoe, so you can zero in on the boat that’s right for you. 

Free paddlesport demos offered daily in the pool – Test out kayaks, fishing kayaks, canoes, and stand up paddleboards for free.

Click here for complete seminar and demo schedule! 

NEW! Extreme Sports Trampoline Wall—Hosted by Nick's Boat dock

Prepare to be amazed! Watch athletes perform intricate flips a twisting tricks as they hurl themselves off a 15-foot wall and defy gravity with creativity. In between shows, athletes will be on hand to demonstrate tricks and answer questions. Click here for athlete information.

Show Schedule
Friday, January 25 1pm, 3pm, 5pm & 7pm
Saturday, January 26 11am,1pm, 3pm, 5pm & 7pm
Sunday, January 27 11am,1pm & 3pm

NEW! Fred's Shed Interactive Learning Center

DIY seminars and workshops covering boat and motor maintenance, repair and upgrades.

Watch, learn and do! If you’re a do-it-yourselfer or boat owner interested in maintaining, repairing or upgrading your vessel or vehicle, head to Fred’s Shed Interactive Learning Center for practical, professional advice.

Free, daily seminars and talk-show format clinics cover a variety of topics, and include demos and question/answer sessions. Host Keith Ammons will be joined by certified marine service technician "Fred", and other local boating experts who will share their expertise with you. Stop by to participate in hands-on clinics, get your questions answered and see the cutaway boat and motor.

Best of all, it’s all FREE, compliments of the Progressive^® Insurance Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow^®.

Click here for the complete seminar schedule

NEW! Welcome to the Water Seminars

Get started in boating here! Your one-stop resource for boating advice and information. Learn about choosing the right boat, how to operate a boat, financing a boat in today's economy, different types of PFD's, the right knotto use, navigating the Ohio and more. For straightforward answers to all your boating questions, be sure to attend one of our question and answer sessions.

Seminars hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

NEW! RVing “Boot Camp” Seminars Presented by 2 Guys RV Education

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Gills & Game Zone—
See the latest gear, get expert advice and enjoy fishing & hunting-related activities!

Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources

• FREE Youth Sportsman’s License for youth 12-15.  Youth who are 16 will receive a FREE Adult Sportsman’s License.  Eligible youth MUST have completed the Hunter Education Certification Course.  If you do not have your Hunter Education Certification, you can complete the range portion of the course during the Louisville Boat, Rv and Sport Show.  Prior to completing the range portion, you must complete the online course at fw.ky.gov.  For additional information, please contact Brenda Ward-Hill @ Brenda.Hill@ky.gov

• TEST YOUR SKILLS: Hunting Simulator / Laser Shot and Crosman Range 
  Help send a child to camp, funds provide scholarships for children to attend KDFWR summer  conservation camps.   Donation of $2 Charge per game.  

• 2013 Licenses and Elk Permits—your one-stop shop for all the licenses you'll need including fishing, hunting, sportsmen's licenses and elk permits.

• Meet Tim Farmer—Fans of the Kentucky Afield television show will have the opportunity to meet Tim Farmer at the show. Farmer hosts the popular outdoor program on Kentucky Educational Television (KET) for the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, and has been taking viewers “across the Commonwealth in search of outdoor adventure” for more than a decade. Tim will be on hand Saturday, from 10:30am - 12pm, at the Department of Fish and Wildlife’s booth.

Gills & Game Zone Fishing & Hunting Seminar Series

Get tips and advice from top pros at the Gills & Game Seminar Series – Informative, entertaining daily sessions hosted by top national and local pros to help expand and enhance your fishing or hunting skills. 

Fishing & Hunting Stage hosted by Kentucky Outdoors the Magazine.

Fishing Seminars

• Joe Thomas – Host of Outdoor Channel’s ‘Ultimate Match Fishing” and “Stihl’s Reel in the Outdoors”
• Stephen Headrick – (Smallmouth) The Smallmouth Guru, owner of Punisher Lures.
• Randy Kuhens and Matt Quinn (High Definition Sonar) Professional Guides and Certified Advanced Technician
• Charlie Hildreth – (Crappie Seminars) 15-time Crappie USA Classic Qualifier
• Randall Gibson – (Striper Fishing) Former Kentucky Striper record holder and professional fishing guide.
• Ryan Oster - (Boat & Bank Fishing) Fisheries Division, KDFWR

Hunting Seminars/Appearances

• Joe Thomas – Host of Outdoor Channel's “Scent Lok’s High Places”
• Chuck Paddock– (Monster Whitetails) Host on Open Season TV —DirectTV(604) and Dish Network (204)
• Mike Hagan – (Predator & Turkey Hunting) Prostaffer for Bass Pro Shops, Redhead Outdoors,Team DDC & more
• Ed Morris – (Land Management/Food Plots) Quality Deer Management Association
• Jason Nally - (Private & Public Lands) Private Lands Biologist, KDFWR

Click here for seminar schedule

NEW! Miss GEICO makes her debut in Louisville

The six-time World Champion Miss GEICO Racing Team is proud to introduce the newest and latest Miss GEICO offshore racing boat.

The new Miss GEICO is a 50-ft. Victory catamaran made of carbon/kevlar. At approximately 11,000 pounds, she is almost 1,500 pounds lighter than her predecessor and is equal in length. She has a 12-ft. beam, which is 6-ft. wider than the former boat; the extra width will allow her to ride smoother at faster rates of speed.

Powered by 1075 Mercury racing engines, she currently has a top speed of 170mph. Off-season plans include replacing these engines with a set of 1500 HP piston racing engines which will enable Miss GEICO to reach a top speed in excess of 200 mph!

Kids' Trout Pond—FREE fishing for kids 12 and younger!

There's no limit to the fun! Catch-and-release fishing pond is a great way to introduce kids to the sport of fishing. Be sure to bring your camera to capture the moment when your little angler reels in a "big one".

NEW! MEET NICKELODEON'S DORA THE EXPLORER!