There’s a cold front coming in this weekend and the weather will turn to our more regular January fare

There’s a cold front coming in this weekend and the weather will turn to our more regular January fare. In the next few weeks, you may be ready for any excuse to get out of the house.

Are you prepared for 466,000 square feet of indoor bargains for outdoor fun? The Tulsa Boat, Sport and Travel Show runs January 30th – February 5th at the Sagenet Center Expo Center in Tulsa. It is located at 4145 East 21st Street in Tulsa. In its 67th year, the Oklahomaowned and operated event is the fifthlargest boat and RV show in the country. Boats of all shapes and sizes will be on display.

Bigger and better each year, it will showcase hundreds of new products, including the latest cabin cruisers, pontoon boats, ski boats, fishing boats, the newest gear, tackle and more. Also on site, you can tour the Class A motorhomes, fifth wheels, travel trailers and much more. In 2023, the show will feature 150 vendor booths and cover a 10.5 acre area. This year, the new Toyota Tundra truck and the new Toyota Sequoia full-sized sport utility vehicle will be on display. Of importance will be the demonstration of the Tundra’s new docking technology allowing it to hook up to a boat or RV.

Whether you like fishing, sailing, cruising, skiing, wakeboarding, or traveling, the show will have something for everyone. Representatives from marine, RV and outdoor manufacturers as well as area dealerships will be at the show to answer questions and provide information on the latest watercraft, camping accessories and angling products. Some of the vendors have been coming for many years and have a loyal customer base. The show has boats that range from kayaks to 60-foot yachts which retail for over a million dollars.

The dates are Jan. 30th to Feb. 5th and the hours are as follows: Monday-5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (preview); Tuesday until Thursday-Noon to 8 p.m.; Friday-Noon to 9 p.m.; Saturday-10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday-11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets available at the door will be $10 for adults, with a coupon for $2 off available at all Tulsa area Dick’s Sporting Goods stores while supplies last; Children 12 & Under are free. They will have daily promotions from noon to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31 for First Responder Day: $5; Uniform / ID Required; Wednesday, February 1 – Veterans Day: $5; ID required; Thursday, February 2 – Seniors Day (60+): $5; ID required; Friday, February 3 – Teacher Appreciation Day: $5; school ID Required. Tickets can be purchased online and there are some 2 day tickets (Monday-Friday only) for $15 each.

It’s a candy store for outdoor lovers as well as travel aficionados. My favorite item is the excursion outfitters from various parts of the country plus Canada and Mexico. For more details, go to tulsaboatshow.com. If you get an opportunity, at least go “window shopping” for spring and summer 2023. This is just what the doctor ordered for a case of cabin fever. Take the family and make an outing of it.

Contact Kilgore at jkilgoreoutdoors@yahoo.com .