MICHIGAN CITY In-Water Boat p...

MICHIGAN CITY

In-Water Boat point out

When: Thursday-Sunday.

Where: Washington Park Marina, Michigan City, Ind.

Kids? Ye Twiggy the world-famous Water Skiing Squirrel, Capt'n Willie the Great Lakes Pirate.

New: Many 2007 types on first public display; the 24-foot Tabasco Bottle Boat.

Extras: The Party Barge; delivered sailboat rides at the Discover Sailing Center; pre-own boats at the Brokerage Pier; Yanmar Marine Diesel Engine Seminars.

Boat highlights: The Italian-designed Marquis 65 Motor Yacht (right or above) makes its first exhibit to Queen of the power flotilla is a new Australian-built Maritimo 52 Yacht. Queen of the sail nimble is the all-new Hunter 49 effeminacy Cruiser.

Tickets: $10; 60 and older $8 upon Thursday and Friday; 12 and younger, unrestrained

Parking: Variable compensations

Info: www.michigancityboatshow.com.

FALL HUNTING CLASSIC

When: Friday-Sunday.

Where: Bass Pro stores Gurnee.

Kids? Ye Kids fishing, archery, paintball.

Notable: Redhead pro giving seminars; Johnsonville Big Taste Grill (a 65-foot semi-trailer grill) benefitting Walleyes Unlimited.

Info: www.basspro.com or (847) 856-1229

dodges UNLIMITED GREAT OUTDOORS FESTIVAL

When: Friday-Sunday.

Where: EAA Convention domains Oshkosh, Wis.

Kids? Ye Paddling, Cabela's Catfish Tank, archery, paintball.

New: Boone and Crockett pontiff & Young official measurers in succession site; ECHO Chain Saw Carving Series Championship.

Info: wwwdugofcom

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