NEW! Affordability Pavilion

Think owning a boat is out of reach? Think again! When it comes to enjoyable ways to spend your leisure time, boating is far more affordable than you may realize. Be sure to stop by and check out this 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:

Compare Costs of Boating vs. Other Leisure Activities

Check out this clip from WDAF-TV/FOX (Kansas City), which ran live from the boat show on Friday morning, January 8th. We discussed this year’s newly added Affordability Pavilion and the ways in which everyone can go boating on a budget this year! Click HERE to view the clip.

NEW! Pirates of Colonial America

Avast ye mateys, surrender your booty!  'ave ye heard? Ye can experience th' life o' a Colonial American pirate! Whether ye be young or ole, you'll enjoy this fascinatin' interactive exhibit that offers a window into th' history 'n' culture o' pirates in th' early days of America...

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. See replications of original artifacts, visit with "pirates", take home signed pirate articles and pardons, see their pub, gunsmith, stocks and even take pictures in pirate dress. Aaarrrggggh!

Check out this clip from WDAF-TV/FOX (Kansas City), taped at this year’s show on Friday afternoon, January 8th. We discussed this year’s newly added Pirates of Colonial America exhibit — there’s something for every age at this year’s Kansas City Boat & Sportshow!

Odie Sudbeck’s Awesome Antler Collection

Odie Sudbeck has been captivated by whitetails for over 40 years. Besides hunting and harvesting his share of whitetails, he has written four books. Each book showcases the world's largest whitetails and the hunting techniques needed to harvest them. He has collected many of the world's most cherished record class and unusual whitetail antlers. His world class antler museum is located in Topeka, KS. A portion of his collection is shown each year at sport shows nationwide.

NEW! Rock the Boat Bikini Contest

Saturday, January 9 at 12 noon
Be here to watch as a bevy of "Boating Beauties" compete in three categories for a cash prize and the coveted "Miss Rock the Boat" title. 

Visit 989TheRock.com to get a "sneak peek" at the ladies the week of the show.

Hosted by 98.9 The Rock KQRC & Sam Tang Productions

FREE Fishing fun for kids!

There's no limit to the fun at the Willow Creek Trout Pond. Catch-and-realease fishing pond is a great way to introduce kids to the sport of fishing. Be sure to bring you camera to capture the moment when your little angle reels in a big one!

Free for kids 12 and younger.

Pure Fishing Bass Tank

Get a whole new perspective on fishing—from the viewpoint of the fish. This 12-ft. tall, 40-foot long 5,000 gallon aquarium is stocked with native fish: Enjoy a rare underwater view and watch fish react to, and even strike, different lures and bait during professional fishing and casting demonstration held daily throughout the show's run.

SpongeBob SquarePants

Meet Bikini Bottoms' favorite resident—SpongeBob Squarepants is making a special appearance at the show. He'll be on hand to greet his fans Saturday & Sunday from 1pm–5pm.

Boating Seminars

Improve your skills, learn new techniques and more to make the most of your time on the water. Daily sessions will cover a variety of topics, including Women in Boating, basic boat maintenance, how to use marine electronics and more.

Check here for the seminar schedule.

NEW! Rib Eating Contest

Be here for the kick-off of the show's first-ever rib eating contest, hosted by 610AM KCSP, with ribs provided by Zarda BBQ. The contestant with the biggest "appetite for success" will walk away with a Fiesta Grill worth $500, courtesy of KCSP Radio.

The action starts at 6pm on Friday, January 8. Listen to 610AM KCSP for more details and your chance to enter.

Returning for 2010! Passport Fair

Once again, the U.S. Postal Service will host a Passport Fair at the show. Save time by completing the application form  before arriving at the show. Visit the U.S. Postal Service website at www.usps.com/passport

What you need:

1. Original embossed Birth Certificate or original naturalization papers.
2. Two (2) passport pictures (we will do for $15 if they choose).
3. State picture I.D., preferably a driver’s license.
4. Two (2) forms of payment:
        a. 1 check made out to U.S. State Department (no cash)
        b. 1 check made out to U.S. Postal Service (or cash) for processing fee.
5. Completed form DS-11 (passport application)
6. If applying for children under age 14 both parents must be present.
7. If applying for children 14 and over one parent must be present.

Note: Standard processing only which takes four (4) to six (6) weeks processing time.

For information call (816) 374-9762