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Car Rental Milwaukee WI and the Madison Fishing Expo

Are you a fishing fanatic? Does colourful tackle tickle you pink? If you're more comfortable on the water then on the road, there's no better place for you than the Madison Fishing Expo. This world class tradeshow features a diverse line-up of fishing related retailers, not to mention everything from equipment and bates to fishing tackle and lures. The largest show of its kind in the Midwest, the Madison Fishing Expo draws more than 20,000 visitors each and every year. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the fishing scene, you're sure to find something new and exciting at the year's Madison Fishing Expo.

Excellent exhibitors set this expo apart from the pack

Customers of Mayfair Car Rental Milwaukee WI will find hundreds of exhibitors inside the Madison Fishing Expo. These vendors include industry leading manufacturers and producers, as well as local suppliers and warehouses. Sponsored in part by the Wisconsin Outdoor News, YarCraft and other local businesses, the Exhibitor List at the Madison Fishing Expo is one of the most impressive gatherings of fishermen in the nation. Past vendors have included Keeper Lures, Angling Solutions, Crystal Beach Resort, Pure Fishing and Pro Tour Baits.

Learn from the best

Want to learn some valuable fishing tips during your upcoming Mayfair Car Rental Milwaukee WI vacation? Then you're not going to want to miss the Madison Fishing Expo's seminar offerings. From salmon techniques to bass strategies you'll learn everything you've ever wanted to know about the art of casting, catching and cleaning. Popular seminars in Canadian Fishing, Kids Teaching Kids and Walleye Secrets of the Pros. Seminars are presented on the Wisconsin Outdoor News Seminar Stage and are free to all Fishing Expo attendants.

Raising money for the local fishing community

For over 20 years, the Madison Fishing Expo has been raising money to help improve fishing throughout the state of Wisconsin. Designed as a non-profit event, the Fishing Expo donates all proceeds to various projects and community organizations. Projects that have been funded by past Expos have included the Blue River Project, the sugar Creek Habitat Project and the Lake Wingra Macrophyte Project. Customers of Mayfair Car Rental Milwaukee WI can rest assured that a large percentage of the money that they spend while at the Expo will be filtered right back into the community at large through projects similar to those mentioned above.

Find your way to the Expo

Customers of Mayfair Car Rental Milwaukee WI will find the Madison Fishing Expo located inside The Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center. Located across from the Dane County Coliseum, this facility is equipped to host some of the finest tradeshows in the Midwest. If you're traveling on Interstate 90 or 94, Mayfair Car Rental Milwaukee WI recommends exiting at Highway 12 and 18 West. From there, exit at John Nolan Drive heading north. When you get to the light, turn left onto Expo Parkway. Parking is available at the Alliant Center Parking Area. Customers of Mayfair Car Rental Milwaukee WI can expect to pay a $5 per car parking charge.

Show hours and admission rates

The Madison Fishing Expo is normally held the last weekend in February beginning the Friday afternoon. Hours run 4pm to 9pm on the Friday, 9am to 7pm on the Saturday and 9am to 5pm on the Sunday. Admission is $8 for adults. Kids 12 and under are admitted free of charge. Customers of Mayfair Car Rental Milwaukee can only purchase tickets at the door. Activities at the Expo include casting contests, face painting and merchandise giveaways. Customers of Mayfair Car Rental Milwaukee WI can learn more about this year's Madison Boating Expo by visiting the official website at www.madfishexpo.com.