8th Annual Kentucky Fishing Expo

Become a Sponsor

Put your business in front of thousands of fishermen and fisher ladies at The Corbin Arena, January 8–10, 2027.

5,000+

Visitors in 2026

60+

Vendors

150+

Booth spaces

Days of fishing

Why Sponsor the Expo?

Pittsburg Marine started the Kentucky Fishing Expo in 2019 because traditional boat shows had very little bass and tackle to bring in fishermen and fisher ladies. The expo was designed by fishermen, with fishermen in mind, and it has grown every year since.

In 2026 the Corbin Arena floor was full again and over half of the upper level was full too. More than 60 vendors took up over 150 booth spaces, and more than 5,000 people came through the gates. Our goal for 2027 is a completely full floor and top.

It takes more than fishing gear to make a day on the lake happen. Boats have to be bought, most of them financed, towed back and forth to the lake, and filled with rods, reels, tackle, gas and food. If your business is part of that, this is your crowd.

Sponsorship Levels

Every package puts your name in front of the fishing community before and during the show. Contact us for pricing.

Presenting

1 available

Your name in the event title: “Kentucky Fishing Expo presented by” your business
1 banner in the concourse and 2 banners inside the arena (provided by sponsor)
Your name on all advertising: mail, email and social media
2 booth spaces, with the option to purchase more
4 PA announcements per day
6 VIP parking passes
12 guest tickets
$100 credit at the Laurel Optimist Club food truck

Platinum

4 available

2 banners inside the arena (provided by sponsor)
Your name on all advertising: mail, email and social media
1 booth space, with the option to purchase more
2 PA announcements per day
4 VIP parking passes
8 guest tickets
$75 credit at the Laurel Optimist Club food truck

Gold

Open availability

2 banners inside the arena (provided by sponsor)
1 booth space, with the option to purchase more
1 PA announcement per day
2 VIP parking passes
6 guest tickets
$50 credit at the Laurel Optimist Club food truck

Make the Most of Your Weekend

The sponsors who get the most out of the expo are the ones who show up and work the floor. Past sponsors have handed out free samples and giveaways and met customers face to face all weekend.

Want more mentions? Ask us about presenting a seminar with one of our fishing pros, or donating a prize for the door prize drawings held throughout the day.