FUR TAKERS OF AMERICA
2012 NATIONAL CONVENTION
June 14-17, 2012
Vanderburgh County 4H grounds.
Vanderburgh 4H Center
201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Road
Evansville Indiana, 47725
www.vanderburgh4hcenter.com
Evansville visitors guide: www.visitevansville.com
Contact person for convention and table sales:
Dan Carnahan, 812-631-0470
ADCARNAHAN@FRONTIER.COM.
Table rates are $100/table (includes 2 convention passes) and tailgating is $55 (includes 1 convention pass).
Vendor list: Duke, Joe Goodman, Hoosier Trapper Supply, FTA 7B, Victor, Wildlife Control Services, Pro-line Lures, Predator Control Group, Wolf Creek Products, Hess Snares, Little Red Fur Shed, Indian Creek Lures, Minnesota Trappers Assoc, Paul Dobbins, Larry Finch Trap Tags, Sterling Fur, NAFA, F&T, Kishel’s, Sudden Valley, Welch’s Lure, Jerry Schilling, Trappers Haven, Trap Master, Bill Kasten Trap Supplies, Mary’s Unique Boutique, Mark June, Victor, Wolf Creek Products, DeKalb, Red O’Hearn, Lil Griz, New American Fur Co, Bethel’s Wildlife Control, Wendt, Schafer Decals, Don Shelton, Stekatee Knives, 3 Tracks Turkey Calls, Florin’s, Bill Porter, Volkers Wire Cubbies & Supply, NPHA, American Animal Control, Oakie Cable & Trap Supply, LK Ent. Jewelry.
There will be numerous activities planned for kids and ladies.
HOST MOTEL
Clarion Inn and Conference Center, 1-888-EVV-STAY,
4101 Hwy 41, Evansville, IN 47711.
Mention Fur Takers of America for a special rate of $70+tax ($80.50 with tax).
Included is breakfast for 2 adults, indoor pool, in-room fridge, microwave, coffee maker, hair dryer, ironing board.
It is close to the airport and fairgrounds. A shuttle will be available to and from fairgrounds if needed.
Other hotels within 5 miles of the fairgrounds are:
Holiday Inn, 7101 hwy 41 N, 812-867-7999 at $80.50 including tax;
Motel 6, 4321 hwy 41 N, 812-424-6431 $49.95 plus tax;
Econo Lodge, 2508 hwy 41 N, 812-425-1092 at 49.95 plus tax.
When making reservations mention you are with the Furtakers to get these rates.
**Make reservations early as there are other conventions in Evansville this weekend
Camping is available on the 4H grounds
Electric/water sites: $25/night or $70/3 nights
Primitive sites: $10/night or $25/3 nights
TENTATIVE DEMO SCHEDULE
Vendor list: Duke, Joe Goodman, Hoosier Trapper Supply, FTA 7B, Victor, Wildlife Control Services, Pro-line Lures, Predator Control Group, Wolf Creek Products, Hess Snares, Little Red Fur Shed, Indian Creek Lures, Minnesota Trappers Assoc, Paul Dobbins, Larry Finch Trap Tags, Sterling Fur, NAFA, F&T, Kishel’s, Sudden Valley, Welch’s Lure, Jerry Schilling, Trappers Haven, Trap Master, Bill Kasten Trap Supplies, Mary’s Unique Boutique, Mark June, Victor, Wolf Creek Products, DeKalb, Red O’Hearn, Lil Griz, New American Fur Co, Bethel’s Wildlife Control, Wendt, Schafer Decals, Don Shelton, Stekatee Knives, 3 Tracks Turkey Calls, Florin’s, Bill Porter, Volkers Wire Cubbies & Supply, NPHA, American Animal Control, Oakie Cable & Trap Supply, LK Ent. Jewelry.
There will be numerous activities planned for kids and ladies.
Area Attractions:
Holiday World and Splashin Safari: www.holidayworld.com
Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden: www.meskerparkzoo.com
Casino Aztar: www.casinoaztar.com
Angel Mounds State Historic Site: www.angelmounds.org
Swonder Ice Arena: www.swonder.evansville.net
Museums: African American Museum;
Koch Family Children’s Museum;
Museum of Arts, History & Science;
LST325 WWII Landing Ship; Reitz Home Museum.
Burdette Park- aquatic center, BMX racing, miniature golf, www.vanderburghgov.org
Willard Library- www.willard.lib.in.us
Golf Courses: Fendrich 812-435-6070,
Helfrich Hills 812-435-6075,
McDonald 812-475-2579,
Cambridge 812-868-4653,
Clearcrest Pines 812-867-3311.
Fishing: Scales Lake, Boonville www.scaleslakepark.com,
Wabash River,
Ohio River,
Bluegrass Fish and Wildlife Area www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/3099.htm.
Historic New Harmony, www.usi.edu/hnh
More vendors and demo schedules will be updated as we receive the information.
If more information is needed contact
Dan Carnahan at adcarnahan@frontier.com or 812-631-0470
Jerry Barnett at 812-567-8839 or 812-459-4156.