During the Allstate Safety Weekends – January 12, 13 and 19, 20 - children 12 and under receive free lifejackets, while supplies last. Adults who sign the Safe Boating Pledge on these days take home a special gift. To learn more about Allstate and their boat insurance options, click here.

The fishing section of the expo has been revamped for 2008 and is centered around the Anglers Alley Stage, where more demonstrations will be held than ever before. FLW Tour professionals and Lake Erie experts will be on-hand to answer all of your questions. Click here for the full stage schedule.

Where to go, what to see and do, where to dock, dine and more will be covered throughout this popular and ever-expanding Boat Show feature.

Providing a unique blend of Great Lakes knowledge, nautical nonsense and musical interaction, Capt'n Willie's mission is to present kids 10 and under with an interactive and fun education about the Great Lakes and boating safety. Capt'n Willie's Coloring Contest Capt'n Willie's Website

Capt’n Willie will be performing the following days and times on the Main Stage:

Bring the little ones for Capt’n Willie’s Pirate Island. They will be both entertained and educated while completing activities at nearby booths and will be rewarded for the effort with a free Ferris wheel ticket! Visit the Capt’n Willie Stage for details.

Included in your admission is a one-year subscription to Motor Boating, Yachting, CruisingWorld, or Salt Water Sportsman (an $11 value). Please see the Motor Boating booth for magazine and refund details.

Bargain hunters will have the opportunity to cash in on some fantastic deals when they search for treasure at this favorite Boat Show destination. But please take note, the Flea Market sells out quickly. For the best deals, get to the Boat Show during the first weekend.

Cool off at this replica of Ohio's most popular boating island resort, featuring Frosty's and The Round House. Food, beverages, and live music will be served up all week!

Alex Bevin will be performing the following days and times:

Twiggy's Performance Schedule Twiggy's Amazing History FREE Twiggy Art!

With a pair of miniature water skis and a life jacket, Twiggy the water-skiing squirrel is back by popular demand. Performing several times daily, Twiggy will cruise around a 25-foot circular pool towed behind her special radio-controlled Ski Nautique power boat. Spectators are encouraged to bring their cameras to capture Twiggy in action or be photographed with this amazing squirrel after each performance.

Watersports in January? It’s possible at the Expo – see professional wakeboard riders fly across 40-foot long rails and land in a 60-foot long pool all while being pulled by a winch. Sponsored by VanDevere Marine, the Rail Jam is part of the Ski Zone located in the northwest corner of the I-X Center.

VanDevere Marine's Ride and Slide Show will be presented the following days and times:

The Waterfront Lifestyle Pavilion, sponsored by Lake Erie Living magazine, will feature a full-size chalet decorated inside and out with nautical accessories. Displayed by Marine City Sales, the two-bedroom, two-bathroom house will be open for touring during all expo hours. Two floating homes will be displayed, one in the pavilion from Coastal Marine II and one near the food court from Lake Erie Floating Homes. In addition, there will be landscaping, home accessory booths, and lakefront development displays...everything but the water!