Anyone Going to Harrisburg?

[phade]

For the Eastern Sport Show?

Been a couple years since I went, I think 2008. Some people really love it, some people hate it and the crowds that it attracts. I'm in the middle...usually like to go once every two/three years so it doesn't seem repetitive (most shows that are not industry trade shows change little year to year).

Heading down Feb 11-13. I got a few deals on smaller, less expensive products, like a surefire and a bo vest, last time, but the deals weren't all that good. Some of the seminars, etc. were nice though.

[nyantler]

My gun club (Chittenango R&G) in Central NY is doing a bus trip on sunday the 13th for $55.. admission to show is included.. coffee and donuts on the way down. Couldn't pass on the deal.

[TH41]

Not sure yet. But I do love to go.

[phade]

It is a fun weekend when outdoors things can be slow.

I'm usually good for one visit every 3 years or so...just to keep it from being stale.

[Dinsdale]

I help out on occasion at a few booths; Maybe not this year, waiting on a call.

It's by far the longest run of consecutive days for any show; I pity the exhibitors that have to do a 10 day run alone ???

They have redone the entrance locations this year; supposed to be a bit quicker and will wait inside, not around the building.

[nyantler]

Anyone near the Syracuse area that would like to go to Harrisburg.. let me know... we still have room for people on our bus trip Sunday Feb. 13th Tickets are $55.00 and includes tickets to the show, bus ride to and from, coffee and donuts on the bus.. bus leaves at 5 am from Shoppingtown Mall arriving at the show around 9 am bus will leave shortly after the show at which closes at 5 pm. getting you back home around 9 pm.

[landtracdeerhunter]

What a big show. By the size of their vendor list, can you view everything in one day? I know my sons and I  went to Cabela's  in Lancaster P.A. a few years ago, and that took hours to look at.

[phade]

I did it in one day in 2008 last time I went. It is tough to do, though. It helps if you do not check out outfitters and do not attend a seminar. If you mix them in, it's generally better to stay overnight.

I'm staying overnight because the FIL is coming along, and he's slowing down.

[nyantler]

You can do it in a day, but really hard to take everything in.. but it would still be worth the trip