Saint Paul, Minnesota – The immensely popular Bird Dog Bonanza will be a major attraction at National Pheasant Fest presented by Cabela’s, being held at the Saint Paul RiverCentre in Saint Paul, Minnesota, January 18th, 19th & 20th, 2008. Due to the popularity of sporting dogs, an entire section of the Pheasant Fest’s show floor will be dedicated to the National Bird Dog Bonanza presented by Nestle Purina® Pro Plan Brand® dog food and SportDOG Brand® electronic dog training systems.
The Bird Dog Bonanza will include the Bird Dog Alley of dog-related exhibitors and the Bird Dog Stage with hourly seminars / demonstrations from some of the world’s foremost flushing, pointing, and retrieving dog trainers. “The Purina team is really looking forward to Pheasant Fest,” said Bob West, Purina’s Director of Sporting Dog Programs for the Breeder-Enthusiast Group. “We have a great lineup of presenters and demonstrations on the main stage all three days and a full staff of experts at the Purina booth to answer your one-on-one questions about nutrition, training, dog care, and conditioning. We’re also very happy to see the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association and many other new exhibitors coming into the Bird Dog Alley this year. Simply put, it’s going to be big!”
“This show is perhaps the best spot on the planet to come and learn about everything related to sporting dogs,” said SportDOG Brand® Director Lance Tracy. “SportDOG staff will be there in force to demonstrate our latest products and answer questions about training and training products. For those of us that own, love, and hunt with sporting dogs, it’s a great opportunity to build our knowledge and meet others that share our passion for dogs, bird hunting, and conservation.”
“The Bird Dog Bonanza has been an important component of National Pheasant Fest,” said Joe Duggan, PF’s Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Relations, “New this year is the Bird Dog Alley, and we’ll have a wide-variety of bird dog breeds and bird dog clubs participating and exhibiting at the event.”
Dog training seminars and sport dog demonstrations will be conducted throughout the weekend on the hour. Speakers will include Purina/SportDOG consultant Rick Smith, Purina consultant Jerry Cacchio as well as SportDOG’s Charley Jurney. These experts will demonstrate everything from how to turn your pup into a successful hunting partner to discussions on proper exercise and nutrition. They’ll even give advice on picking a puppy appropriate for your family. During each day, the Bonanza’s presenters will sit on a Bird Dog Panel for a Question & Answer discussion with Pheasant Fest attendees.
For the special price of $30, a National Pheasant Fest advance ticket includes floor admission for the entire three-day weekend, as well as a one-year membership to Pheasants Forever. The PF membership includes a free PF hat (a $17 value), a subscription to the Pheasants Forever Journal of Upland Conservation (5 issues) and PF member card and decal. Purchasing advance tickets to National Pheasant Fest is a $77 value at less than half the price, a savings of over 60 percent! Tickets are available at any Ticketmaster outlet (find links at www.NationalPheasantFest.org ) or by calling (651)989-5151. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Saint Paul RiverCentre Box Office (located in the southeast lobby of Xcel Energy Center). Adult daily tickets are $10 and youth ages 6-16 are $5.Youth under 5 are free.
