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‘Twin Cities Pet Expo’ at Mpls. Convention Center in March 2013

March 11, 2013 — Leave a comment
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There will be many furry friends available to see and touch at the Twin Cities Pet Expo in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Whether you already own a pet or have a desire to acquire one, the Minneapolis Convention Center will soon be hosting a show that is tailor-made for you.

The 11th annual Twin Cities Pet Expo will take place at the Minneapolis Convention Center in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota on March 23 and 24, 2013.  In addition to the more than 150 exhibits of pet-related products & services there will be fun entertainment and hands-on attractions for the whole family.

The Twin Cities Pet Expo will feature many pets to see and touch, but those attending the show are asked to leave their own pets at home.

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‘The Wedding Fair’ at the Mpls. Conv. Center aims to do it all

February 25, 2013 — Leave a comment

Do you have a wedding to plan?  This is your chance to gather information, see all that is hot, trendy, new and exciting, and gain advice from nearly 200 of the Twin Cities leading wedding experts.  The Wedding Fair will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, March 10, 2013, from 11 am – 4 pm.

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The fashion show features styles for your entire wedding party and is repeated throughout the day for your convenience.

The Wedding Fair aims to do it all, helping you plan your

  • wedding,
  • pre-nuptial events,
  • honeymoon, and
  • even your future lives together.

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‘Twin Cities Auto Show’ coming to the Minneapolis Convention Center

February 23, 2013 — Leave a comment

Do you have a question about automobiles?  With all of the resources available to consumers at the 2013 Twin Cities Auto Show you are very likely to find someone who has the answer if you are able to take in this show.  This will be the 40th consecutive Twin Cities Auto Show – it will feature new vehicles valued at over $15 million including models from almost every manufacturer in the world.

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2014 Ford Transit Connect Wagon shown at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan in January, 2013. This automobile would serve my purposes very nicely, and I love the color red!

The GMADA (The Greater Metropolitan Automobile Dealers Association of Minnesota, Inc.) sponsors this largest Auto Show in the Upper Midwest each year with over 400,000 people attending annually.  This year’s Auto Show will take place at the Minneapolis Convention Center in downtown Minneapolis from March 9 – 17, 2013.

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‘Northwest Sportshow’ features boating, hunting, fishing and camping

February 3, 2013 — Leave a comment

Roasting marshmallows over a crackling fire; Minnesotans are primed and ready for a scene like this!

What a line up at the Minneapolis Convention Show. On the schedule:

The 2013 Northwest Sportshow will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center in downtown Minneapolis from March 21 – 24, 2013.  It will offer hundreds of exhibits featuring boats and RVs for sale, the newest products for boating, hunting, fishing, and camping, and outfitters and resorts from across Minnesota and North America.

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‘Minneapolis Home & Garden Show’ will feature trends and how-to’s

January 30, 2013 — 2 Comments

Just in case the Boat Show (January 31 – February 3, 2013), Progressive Vacation and Camping Show (February 7 – 10, 2013), and the Lake Home and Cabin Show (February 8 – 10, 2013) are not enough to lure you to the Minneapolis Convention Center, just maybe the Minneapolis Home & Garden Show will do the trick.

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At the show, answers to all your gardening questions will be available from Hennepin County Master Gardeners from the Twin Cities metro area.

Scheduled to take place at the Minneapolis Convention Center from February 27 – March 3, 2013, the Minneapolis Home & Garden Show is designed as a one-stop spot for access to over 1,000 experts and thousands of products and services.

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‘Lake Home and Cabin Show’ to feature ideas for second homes

January 28, 2013 — Leave a comment

A Mama loon and baby chick in a tranquil setting, making me think spring in a big way!

The lineup of mid-winter shows at the Minneapolis Convention Center includes three in a row designed to whet the appetite of Twin Cities’ residents and visitors for summer outdoor activities.

These shows have become much-anticipated annual events, beginning with a Boat Show (January 31 – February 3, 2013), then a Progressive Vacation and Camping Show (February 7 – 10, 2013), and following that up with a Lake Home and Cabin Show.

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‘The 46th Annual Vacation and Camping Show’ coming to Minneapolis

January 26, 2013 — Leave a comment

While we are In the dead of winter here in the Twin Cities, even the thought of a camping vacation can be enough to lift the spirits of some cold weather-weary folks.  Ah, sweet memories:  hiking on leaf-covered paths, having your family gathered around a crackling fire on a lakeshore, exploring historic sites, or maybe geocaching at a state park.

A relaxed camper “roughing it” at North Toledo Bend State Park, Louisiana, in 2011. We have definitely come a long way from pup tents in the camping world of today!

Spring is less than two months away!  Just like clockwork at this time of year, The Progressive Vacation and Camping Show is scheduled to be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota.  The dates for the 46th annual vacation and camping show will be February 7 – 10, 2013.

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2013 Minneapolis Boat Show offers winter cheer in January

December 21, 2012 — 1 Comment

Who wouldn’t like to own a red, blue and yellow boat? Maybe they will have something like this for sale at the Minneapolis Boat Show!

The 2013 Minneapolis Boat Show will offer some much needed winter cheer with its new life-like Lighthouse & Harbor Experience complete with a variety of boats, docks, functional lighthouse, restaurant, and live entertainment.

The boat show returns to the Minneapolis Convention Center from January 31 – February 3, 2013, giving visitors an opportunity to dream about a boating adventure on Minnesota’s largest lake or on any of the other 9,999 lakes (or so) around the state.

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Home Building and Remodeling Expo at the Minneapolis Convention Center

March 22, 2012 — Leave a comment

Good ideas can be invaluable when it comes to sprucing up the castle!

Are you seeking ideas to help you in the completion of a home building project?  You might find just the help that you need at the Home Building and Remodeling Expo which will be presented at the Minneapolis Convention Center from May 18 – 20, 2012.  Knowledgeable and experienced remodeling and building experts will be on hand to bring your ideas to life or inspire you with new ones.

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Northwest Sportshow at the Minneapolis Convention Center

February 12, 2012 — 2 Comments

Remember green grass and open water?

Outdoor adventure and fun are right around the corner for sports enthusiasts in the Twin Cities area.  The place to get really stoked for boating, fishing, hunting, RVing, camping and more is the Northwest Sportshow at the Minneapolis Convention Center from March 28 – April 1, 2012.

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