Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact:
Holly Weyler
hweyler@bch.com
502-589-7711
502-836-8715

Annual Progressive® Insurance Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow® Transforms the Kentucky Exposition Center into Outdoors Paradise January 22-26, 2014
Advance Tickets on Sale Now

LOUISVILLE, KY (December XX, 2013)— While winter temperatures are keeping the region chilly, the 2014 Progressive Insurance Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow returns to the Kentucky Exposition Center Jan. 22-26, bringing with it hundreds of new boats, RVs and hunting and fishing accessories, plus a variety of activities for all ages – in water or on land.

This year’s event also offers a variety of opportunities for family fun, including a chance to walk on water in Rockin’, Rollin’ Bubbles; an opportunity to try stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing and kayaking at Paddlefest; and a chance to brush up on any outdoors skill through an extensive seminar series with topics ranging from RV Bootcamp and Boating 101 to DIY boat maintenance and hunting for wild game and game fishing.

The show’s youngest visitors have the chance to meet some creepy crawlers and learn about conservation camp or try their hand at fishing at the Kid’s Trout Pond, free for children 12 and under.

Boating, fishing, hunting and RV enthusiasts have the opportunity to view and compare hundreds of the newest boats and RVs, plus hundreds of booths showcasing the latest outdoor gear, gadgets and destinations. The event features competitive deals from more than 150 regional boat and RV dealers, plus dozens of outdoors-related companies.

Advanced tickets are on sale now and available through www.louisvilleboatshow.com. Adult tickets are $10, and senior citizens admission is $8. Children under 15 and active military (with military ID) are free. Event show hours vary by day:

• Wednesday, January 22 – 5 – 9 p.m.
• Thursday, January 23 – 12 – 9 p.m.
• Friday, January 24 – 12 – 9 p.m.
• Saturday, January 25 – 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Sunday, January 26 – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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About the Progressive® Insurance Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow®: The Progressive Insurance Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow is produced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the world’s largest producer of boat shows and the leading association representing the recreational boating industry. NMMA member companies produce more than 80 percent of the boats, engines, trailers, accessories and gear used by boaters and anglers throughout the U.S. and Canada. The association is dedicated to industry growth through programs in public policy advocacy, market statistics and research, product quality assurance and promotion of the boating lifestyle. For more information, visit www.nmma.org.

About Progressive: The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies makes it easy to understand, buy and use auto insurance. Progressive offers choices so consumers can reach it whenever, wherever and however it’s most convenient—online at progressive.com, by phone at 1-800-PROGRESSIVE, on a mobile device or in-person with a local agent.

Progressive also offers insurance for personal and commercial autos and trucks, motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles, as well as home insurance through select carriers. It’s the fourth largest auto insurer in the country, the largest seller of motorcycle insurance and a leader in commercial auto insurance. Progressive also offers car insurance online in Australia at http://www.progressiveonline.com.au.

Founded in 1937, Progressive continues its long history of offering shopping tools and services that save customers time and money, like Name Your Price®, Snapshot® and Service Centers.

The Common Shares of The Progressive Corporation, the Mayfield Village, Ohio-based holding company, trade publicly at NYSE:PGR.
To learn more about Progressive Boat Insurance, which insures more than one million watercraft, contact Erin Vrobel at Erin_L_Vrobel@Progressive.com, (440) 395-0179.