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BIG BUCKS AND IOWA SPORTSMEN CONVERGE ON DES MOINES FOR TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF IOWA DEER CLASSIC

The Greatest Whitetail Show on Earth February 29-March 2 at Hy-Vee Hall

WHO: Iowa Deer Classic

WHEN: Friday, February 29 - 3pm - 9pm (Ladies Night - all Ladies FREE)

Saturday, March 1 - 9am - 7pm

Sunday, March 2 - 9am - 4pm

WHERE: Hy-Vee Hall at the Iowa Events Center


730 Third Street - Des Moines, IA 50309



TICKETS: $10 - Adults, $5 - Children 7 - 12 (under 7 free)


Show Family Pack - $25 and includes 2 adult and 2 youth tickets, 4 sodas




Tickets Are Available at the Door


WHAT: Thousands of hunters and their families are preparing for the 10th Anniversary of the Iowa Deer Classic February 29-March 2, 2008 at Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines, IA. The sensational attraction line-up for this year's show includes the Biggest Big Buck Contest in Iowa, our Iowa Whitetail Hall of Fame featuring over 100 B&C Iowa whitetails, taxidermy displays, broadhead and archery displays and more!




This year's show will be filled with 100,000 square feet of exhibitors from across the country showcasing the newest hunting, archery, and outdoor products. Main attractions include the Whitetail Hall of Fame, Iowa's Biggest Big Buck Contest, Shed Antler Contest, and two big-time tournaments - Legendary Classic 300 Archery Tournament and Bow hunters Challenge 3D Pop-Up Shoot! Don't forget to check back often for our tremendous line-up of seminars, including the top speakers in the nation.




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NOTES: Friday Night is Ladies Night! All ladies are admitted FREE.


Family Packs are available daily for the price of $25 (includes two adult tickets, two youth tickets, and four regular soft drinks)
 
Hey, thanks for the info. How about payin for a banner ad here next year? Or even better yet, how about some sort of dicounted admission to members of this site? Or maybe a break on the boothspace for iowawhitetail.com to make up for the free advertising you just took advantage of?

The 'Bonker
 
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: IowaEventsCenter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">NOTES: Friday Night is Ladies Night! All ladies are admitted FREE.</div></div>

I trust I don't have to produce proof. Maybe I'll just wear these: Girl Shed Shoes
 
I said it before, but if you're pimping your event for free here, then please know that you really need to improve your seminars and speakers. Very generic topics, and many are repeats from several years in a row. Please bring something fresh, and don't let the show slide.
 
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: smart doe</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I trust I don't have to produce proof. Maybe I'll just wear these: Girl Shed Shoes </div></div>

WOW, didn't I see those in a, ummm, ahhh, hmmmm, adult cinematic event?

The 'Bonker
 
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CamoMan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I said it before, but if you're pimping your event for free here, then please know that you really need to improve your seminars and speakers. Very generic topics, and many are repeats from several years in a row. Please bring something fresh, and don't let the show slide. </div></div>



/forum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/crazy.gifWho's on the lineup this year?

Allen Blevins of Hadley Creek Outfitters. Tips and Techniques for taking Moonlight Whitetails
 
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: teeroy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">not the only site he "joined" for the free advertising </div></div>


Your not kidding! /forum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/confused.gif
 
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CamoMan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I said it before, but if you're pimping your event for free here, then please know that you really need to improve your seminars and speakers. Very generic topics, and many are repeats from several years in a row. Please bring something fresh, and don't let the show slide. </div></div>

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Fishbonker</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hey, thanks for the info. How about payin for a banner ad here next year? Or even better yet, how about some sort of dicounted admission to members of this site? Or maybe a break on the boothspace for iowawhitetail.com to make up for the free advertising you just took advantage of?</div></div>

Guys,

Couple thoughts on my first visit to your site since last year.

One - Not quite certain who started this thread. I'm guessing it was some college intern at the Iowa Events Center who get paid nothing and has the job of doing stuff like this. If you don't want the post - I am sure your administrator will be glad to delete it; or, maybe start a board announcing upcoming events.

Two - http://www.iowawhitetail.com gets a substantial booth discount in trade for a link to this site.

Three - I have only two repeat seminars from last year. Byron Ferguson, who I personally enjoy watching every year and Bill Hesselgrave, who reminds me every year of the right way to butcher a deer.

Four - As far as fresh; Lee & Tiffany Lakosky, and Greg Miller are two of the hottest TV personalities available and neither have spoken at the Classic. We had Waddel for the two year prior. I have never had speaker sugestion from the hunting public. Who do you want? (And, no, I talked to Ted Nugent's manager this summer and Ted now gets $25 large plus 1st class travel - I cannot afford him).

Five - We have a half price bulk ticket program (50 minimum) available to all exhbitors. I'd be happy to sign you guy's up. Otherwise, down load the coupon on web site to save $3. Or better yet, bring in a trophy for the big buck contest and get a three day pass for $20 and save $10 over buying 3 tickets

Six - I have no control over concession prices. The Event Center is publicly owned by Polk County. Write your alderman/supervisor/congressman.

Given you guys don't arrange for another snow storm, I think we're going to have a great event. I have a very strong exhbit floor this year and am very excited to see the NASP state championships.

Thanks for the feedback.

Greg Huffman
Producer
2008 Iowa Deer Classic
http://www.iowadeerclassic.com
Ghuffman@deergear.com
 
Greg, thanks for posting. There may be a banner add, I think I saw one last year but I don't remember seeing one this year. Unfortunately I don't pay much attention to the banners anymore, they are like back ground noise; always there, but you learn to ignore them. Which doesn't say much about the value of a banner, but what are ya gonna do?

As far as the booth discount, I didn't know. Thanks.

Groups of 50 or more half price is a good deal and I'm sure this site could round up 50 willing particpants but the logistics would blow.

Last years weather did screw things up. Did you have event weather insurance? If you did I hope you were able to collect.

And I belive there is a sticky thread on this forum about future events, again, more white noise.

Anyway, I'll gladly give you my money again this year and to the greater Des Moines metropolitan area. I've enjoyed your shows, all three I've gone to. I got a late start.

Thanks again for posting.

The 'Bonker
 
'Bonker,

Are you saying I am not getting value from the booth discount I give ya'll? LOL

I do not buy weather insurance. Hope you are not in the insurance biz, but I think it's a rip. With the worst weather imaginable in 2007 our box office was down 10% and 10% of the exhbitors did not make it (I gave them a 50% discount on this year). Remarkably, most exhbitors reported great sales. I'm thinking the die hards came while all the "Looky Lou's" were hunkered down at home.

http://www.iowadeerclassic.com
 
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Greg Huffman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">'Bonker,

Are you saying I am not getting value from the booth discount I give ya'll? LOL </div></div>

Nope, I've clicked on every banner on here at least 10 times today. /forum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif

The 'Bonker
 
Greg has worked pretty hard to take care of some of our sponsors to make sure they get booth space next to ours. He runs a good show. We will have Treehopper, Boar Ridge and Gray Wolf in the same isle. It will be a blast!
 
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