Oklahoma Wildlife Expo 2008
Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday 8 a.m. - 6p.m.
Oklahoma Wildlife Expo
Newsroom
For Immediate Release: WEEK OF MAY 22, 2008
Outdoor Marketplace returns to 2008 Oklahoma Wildlife Expo
Oklahomans interested in the outdoors should mark their calendars
now for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s fourth annual
Oklahoma Wildlife Expo slated for September 26-28 at the Lazy E Arena, just
north of Oklahoma City.
The Wildlife Department will be working with a range of
organizations, individuals and outdoor-related companies to host the Expo — an
event intended to promote and develop appreciation for Oklahoma’s wildlife and
natural resources.
“The Expo is the state’s largest indoor and outdoor recreation
event,” said Nels Rodefeld, information and education chief for the Wildlife
Department. “Tens of thousands of people get a chance to enjoy the outdoors and
maybe experience something new.”
Among many other activities, Expo visitors will be able to fish,
shoot shotguns, kayak, ride mountain bikes, see and touch wildlife, attend dog
training seminars and learn about recreation in the great outdoors. They will
also be able to win a variety of free prizes thanks to the Expo’s generous
sponsors. And just like last year, the Expo will feature the Outdoor
Marketplace, a large area where commercial vendors will be selling their hunting
and fishing-related merchandise and services. This year’s Marketplace will again
feature venders under a large tent, but outdoor open-air spaces also have been
added for displaying larger items such as ATVs and treestands. Nonprofit
conservation organizations also will be able to sign up for free booth spaces to
promote membership and educate sportsmen about their organizations. A 10’ x 10’
booth space under the tent costs $500, while a 20’ x 20’ outside space costs
$500. Both include electricity.
“The Outdoor Marketplace was a big hit with Expo visitors last
year, and we are glad to bring it back,” Rodefeld said. “It will be bigger and
better than last year, and it will be a great opportunity to showcase your
products to thousands of outdoorsmen.”
Log on to wildlifedepartment.com regularly to stay up to date on the
upcoming Oklahoma Wildlife Expo.
For more information about obtaining a booth in the Outdoor Marketplace or to
obtain an application for a booth, contact Rhonda Hurst, Wildlife Expo
Coordinator at (405) 522-6279.
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