Washington Sportsmen's Show, Jan. 27-31 at Washington State Fair Events Center

Outdoor fun and adventure for the entire family returns as the 29th annual Washington Sportsmen’s Show sets up camp at the Washington State Fair Events Center, January 27-31. Parking is FREE at Fairgrounds parking lots.

Fishing, hunting, boating and camping enthusiasts will find a big line-up of attractions, including top Northwest pro staffers sharing their expertise in the “Yakima Bait Indoor River,” the “Cowboy Fast Draw” presented by Les Schwab, the “Northwest Tour of Big Game Animals” and the “Head & Horns” competition.

Other family-friendly show features include the “Camp Cooking Demo Tent” presented by Smokehouse Products, Camp Chef and Franz; the popular “Kid’s Free Trout Pond” presented by Baxter Auto Parts, and the Lowrance Learning Center.

Making his debut in 2016, wilderness survival and outdoor safety expert Brett Stoffel shares survival basics, signaling and equipment needs during multiple seminar theater presentations. Sponsored by Western Washington Toyota Dealers, you can also meet him at the Toyota display.

Western Washington’s only sportsmen’s show provides showgoers with a one-stop learning opportunity with over 150 free “how to” seminars presented by top experts in multiple theaters.

Show hours are 12:00 noon to 8 p.m. Wed. thru Fri. (Jan. 27-29), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sat. (Jan. 30) and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday (Jan. 31). The show offers FREE parking in the fairgrounds’ parking lots during its five-day run.

Admission is $12 for adults; juniors (6-16), $5; and children five and under are admitted free. $18 two-day passes are also available. For information on online ticket purchases and discounts, visit www.thesportshows.com.