Boat and Sport Show offers escape from cold winter day

Dreaming of a fishing trip? The Boat, Sport and Travel Show is the place to go. (Photo by William Crum)

by William Crum

From Jan. 9 to 12, the annual Kansas City Boat, Sport and Travel Show is happening at Bartle Hall in Kansas City, Missouri, with over 130 vendors from all over.

There are representatives from Canada, Illinois, Kansas and Missouri at the show.

Illinois had brochures not just on fishing and hunting, but also on the wines the state has to offer, for wine enthusiasts.

Kansas was well represented, with brochures on virtually everything that goes on in the state.

Missouri also had a lot of brochures, and had very knowledgeable representation.

For those who love to fish, who doesn’t think of a Canadian fishing trip? I am one of those dreaming of a fishing trip on a cold winter day.

As I went to the Sports Show, fond memories of my childhood occurred. This is where I met Harold Ensley, the Sportsman’s Friend. Ensley passed away 14 years ago.

On a cold winter day, this is the place to go. Spend some time, there is a lot to see and learn about. They even have fishing seminars.

For the $12 admission price, you can hardly beat it. It’s an event you and your family must do on a cold winter day.

For more information, go to the website, https://www.kansascitysportshow.com/.

The Boat and Sport Show runs through Jan. 12 at Bartle Hall, Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by William Crum)
Products are on display at the Boat and Sport Show, along with information about fishing and outdoors places to visit in other states. (Photo by William Crum)
At the Boat and Sport Show at Bartle Hall, Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by William Crum)
At the Boat and Sport Show at Bartle Hall, Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by William Crum)