Attendance, Sales Increases Reported from Progressive Insurance Northwest Sportshow
The winter boat show season closed on Sunday, March 25 as the Progressive Insurance Northwest Sportshow ended its successful run, reporting an attendance increase of 4 percent – 32,423 attendees – with several exhibitors – from boat dealers to tackle and travel booths – reporting solid sales heading into the Minnesota outdoors season.
The annual sportshow not only drew crowds seeking a taste of the outdoors, but also media ready to talk about warmer weather on the horizon. News highlights from this year’s event include:
- Minneapolis Star Tribune, Northwest Sportshow Begins Its Run with Thursday Night Special
- KARE-TV, Northwest Sportshow Returns to Minneapolis Convention Center
- Minneapolis Star Tribune, Adventure Trips are Seductive, But They Need a Planned Approach
- Post-Bulletin, Expos are Cure for Late Winter Blues
Contact Darren Envall for more information on exhibiting or sponsoring next year’s event, [email protected].