Going to the Harrisburg Show?

[Gary in MD]

Is anyone going to the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, PA this year?
I believe that it runs from Feb 4th through Feb 12th.

 

[nmkid]

I say no but, I will probably drag my butt on up there. The last time I was up there the hotel rooms were reasonably priced and just about every hotel in the area had shuttles to the show.

 

[Gary in MD]

Pretty sure that I’m going but it won’t be until the second Saturday. Hopefully the crowds won’t be too bad

 

[shoot4fun]

I worked a Exhibitor booth there one time. It was/is a most unique event in a most unique city.
* I had to fly up and really, as Harrisburg is the State Capital, I thought it would be easy. Nope.
Changed planes three times on the way and the last being a very small regional service.
* Upon arrival I found there had been a shooting in the parking lot that morning.
* It snowed.
* The other person assigned to our booth arrived with a 102 temperature and spent the entire time at the
hotel.
* There are plenty of rednecks above the M-D line.
* There are a million things to do and see. Dog shows, taxidermy, hunting guides, farm equipment,
celebrities, mohawk haircuts and the list goes on.
* Lastly, and "bestest", a southern redneck and a northern redneck still got a lot in common.

 

[LHSmith]

Up to 15 years ago it was an annual trip with a carload of hunting buds. Then that anti-gun fiasco a few years ago we boycotted it and now just the gas and restaurant costs alone do not justify what we get out of it. The state is in a downward spiral (i.e. uncle festerwoman) and I would not feel comfortable around any big city here especially Harrisburg.

 

[rijndael]

I'm probably going too, it's doable in a day trip for me.

 

[Gary in MD]

My buddy has a deer head that he needs to pick up there from an outfitter so I will ride with him. Otherwise the parking and crowds are a little much for me. Only a couple hours away.

 

[Toptom]

I went a few years in a row only a 3 hour drive for me. Haven’t went in the past few years like you said between the crowds and parking what feels like 5 miles away makes for a long day. But still tell people if they have never been there before it is worth the trip to see.

 

[Gary in MD]

Plus it’s a good way to get out and check out what kinds of hunts and outfitters are out there.

 

[std7mag]

I'll be there with my daughter.
Me mostly interested in scopes & safes.
My daughter, bows.

 

[just_jon]

I'll be there with my daughter.
Me mostly interested in scopes & safes.
My daughter, bows.

Best Buy’s on safes are the last day. many just don’t want to pack them up.

 

[std7mag]

Best Buy’s on safes are the last day. many just don’t want to pack them up.

Would you want to???

 

[pdog06]

I will probably go up during a weekday when it hopefully isnt as crowded. Haven’t been there in a few years.