Volunteers Needed!
GearFest requires a massive amount of support from volunteers. With so many exciting activities to manage like a kayak pro pool, a climbing wall, expansive exhibitor village, live music and camping to name a few our event team needs your help!
Contact (937) 567-4478 or tom.helbig@metroparks.org for more information.
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GearFest 2008 is bigger and better!
Oct. 4, 2008 at Eastwood MetroPark
Last fall at GearFest 2007, approximately 7,500 outdoor enthusiasts celebrated the great outdoors in
Dayton, OH, the emerging adventure capital of the Midwest. The 2008 celebration promises to be even bigger
and better as we expand the event over 3 days, move it to it's new home within the shady and expansive
Eastwood MetroPark and add exciting new activities such as FREE overnight camping, adventure demonstrations,
and a jam packed music schedule featuring both national and local acts.
2008 Schedule
Friday October 3, 2008 – Gear Fest Eve
8:00 pm: Discovery Series Concert sponsored by WYSO
FREE Overnight Camping at Eastwood MetroPark
Saturday October 4, 2008 – Gear Fest
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Exhibitor Village
- Food
- Youth Adventure Zone
- Kayak Pro Demonstrations
- Bike Team Demonstrations
- GearHead Central
- Mad River Float Trips by Barefoot Canoes
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Noon – 4:00 pm
2:00 – 6:00 pm
- Music Saves Lives presents the Everlasting Sound Tour: Featuring Blameshift,
The Material, And Then There Was You and Run Doris Run
Sunday October 5, 2008 - The Day After GearFest
1:00 pm
- Mountain Bike Ride at MoMBA
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What is Gear Fest?
From the kayaks we paddle to the vehicle that takes us there, outdoor play takes stuff. The growth in outdoor recreation also means an increase in recreation product needs and sales. Gear Fest, one of the largest expositions of new gear in the Midwest, allows individuals, outdoor clubs, and recreation oriented businesses to sell, buy and share information about their gear. Gear Fest is not only a great way to find out about the latest products, it’s also a celebration of the outdoor culture that includes:
- Demonstrations and instruction
- Exhibitor village
- Live music
- Mountain bike group ride
- Food
- Youth adventure play area
- Overnight camping
- Experiential activities - rock climbing, disc golf, paddle sports instruction and bike demos
This year’s Gear Fest will be held on October 4 at Eastwood Lake MetroPark and will invite over 500 outdoor retailers and national brands.
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GET INVOLVED!
2008 CALL FOR SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
Selling Gear
Individuals, reps and others can sell pre-owned gear as well as shop for the
latest tricked-out hardware. A consignment service allows individuals to drop
outdoor gear off for sale at the gear tent and return later to pick up the
proceeds. Those wishing to sell higher quantities of gear are required to
personally manage their sales in the consignment area.
Consignment agreement
Exhibitor Information
Gear Fest is the signature fall event of Five Rivers MetroParks outdoor recreation department, Five Rivers Outdoors (FRO). Celebrate the great outdoors with Five Rivers Outdoors at Gear Fest 2008. Offering music, food, outfitters, demonstrations and, of course, GEAR. Gear Fest 2008 will be an all-day celebration of the outdoors, bringing the region’s outdoor adventure community together at one time, in one place. The following types of exhibitors have a great opportunity to meet with thousands of outdoor enthusiasts.
Outdoor Retailers
- Outdoor Industry Manufacturers
- Outdoor Industry Sales Representatives
- Adventure travel companies
- Local resources and destinations
- Trail associations
- Endurance sport clubs
- River adventure companies and clubs
- Climbing adventure companies clubs
- Backpacking adventure companies and clubs
- Caving adventure companies and clubs
- Tricks of the trade
- SCUBA adventures
- Long distance running/hiking
- Outdoor photography
- Adaptive adventure organizations.
Application Deadline is September 1, 2008 or until space is sold out.
For questions please call 937-567-4478 or email tom.helbig@metroparks.org
Fax completed applications and agreements to (937) 567-4486
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