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 JUNE 19, 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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