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Melbourne's biggest outdoor show grows
- Boats, fishing and 4WDs in another Melbourne showMore than 50,000 square metres of exhibits and interactive features are sure to satisfy even the most selective outdoors enthusiast at the National 4x4 and Outdoors Show and Fishing and Boating Expo at the Melbourne Showgrounds, August 24-26.
In excess of 150 exhibitors have confirmed their bookings, and the event is more than 90 per cent sold out months prior to its opening.
Event Manager Paul Morgan said more and more families were going camping, off-roading, fishing and boating.
“We’ve been exceptionally pleased with response of our exhibitors who recognise this event as a great way to reach today’s outdoors enthusiast,” he said.
“These are hobbies anyone can enjoy at any time, and we’re working with the biggest brands and companies in Australia to deliver a show that represents value and variety.
“Our aim is to keep the show both family-friendly and affordable, and we’re pleased to have also secured an extra 8,000 car park spaces for the convenience of our visitors,” Morgan adds.
Tickets to the event cost $17 for adults, but children under 15 years of age are admitted for free.
Paul Worstelling, Peter ‘Spida’ Everitt, Roothy with Red and Simon Christie will be among the familiar presenters with workshops on the Waeco Outback Stage, Great Australian Doortstep Stage and Fishing Stage.
Besides the 4X4 shows there will be a Young Guns Fishing Clinic, Boat and jet ski licence testing, Yamaha Fishing Supertank and the Fishing Simulator.
All visitors will have the chance to win $5,000 worth of ARB gear. Facebook fans can win a $250 ARB 4x4 Accessories pack by uploading a photo of their 4x4 in the Online Show and Shine (http://on.fb.me/4x4ShowandShine)
OPENING TIMES
- Friday, August 24, 10am-7pm
- Saturday, August 25, 9am-6pm
- Sunday, August 26, 9am-5pm
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