Schedule
From Super Tuesday to the final bell on Friday, ICAST is packed with events and opportunities for you to improve your business.
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Noon - 5 PM | Registration Open Sponsored by Wired2Fish | South Hall Lobby Rooms S220 B-E |
| 7 AM - 2 PM | Lunkers & Bunkers Breakfast, shot gun start at 8 AM, 1 PM luncheon and raffle | Celebration Golf Club |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM | ICAST Cup Bass Fishing Tournament Presented by Major League Fishing Join in the fun for the ICAST Cup Bass Fishing Tournament - presented by MLF - and help Keep America Fishing. Take off is at 5:30 AM from Big Toho Marina with weigh-in at approximately 9:00 AM Let the best team win! | Take off is at 5:30 a.m. from Big Toho Marina with weigh-in at approximately 9:00 a.m. |
| 8 AM – 5 PM | Registration Open Sponsored by Wired2Fish | South Hall Lobby Rooms S220 B-E |
| 9 AM – 1 PM | On The Water Product Demo Day Sponsored by Garmin Buyers and media can test the latest rods, reels and lures, paddle a SUP or kayak, and even take a spin in a bass boat. | OCCC North Building Ponds |
| 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | For Manufacturers – Understanding Your Federal Excise Tax Obligations Complimentary for all ICAST badge holders This special seminar will provide an overview of the excise tax obligations for fishing tackle manufacturers and importers. The presenters are excise tax specialists who will address issues such as taxable products and tax computation formulas with plenty of time for Q & A. | Room S230 A |
| 5 PM – 8 PM | New Product Showcase Preview Reception Sponsored by Fishing Tackle Retailer | Open to buyers and media editorial only All retailers and media will want to be there to get their first look at the ICAST New Product Showcase entries and begin the voting process for the “Best of Category” competition. | Booth 100 |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7 AM – 5 PM | Registration Open Sponsored by Wired2Fish | South Hall Lobby Rooms S220 B-E |
| 7:00 AM – 8:45 AM | State of the Industry Breakfast Ticketed event The State of the Industry Breakfast is one of the most important business events for our industry. Sponsored by the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation | Room S320 South Hall |
| 9 AM – 1 PM | New Product Showcase “Best of Category” Voting Open to buyers and media editorial only | Sponsored by Fishing Tackle Retailer Voting continues for the “Best of Category” awards in 41 product categories. | Booth 100 |
| 9 AM – 6 PM | Exhibition Open | |
| 9 AM – 6 PM | Lure Tank Open The showcase for the latest in hard and soft lures. See how lures preform underwater as well as on top of the water. | Sponsored by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | Booth 3430 |
| 9 AM – 6 PM | ICASTing Pond Open Get hands-on experience with some of the latest technology in spinning and baitcasting rods and reels for fresh and saltwater. | Booth 115 |
| 9 AM – 6 PM | FlyCASTing Pond Open Get hands-on experience with some of the latest technology in fly rods and reels. | Booth 119 |
| 10 AM - 2 PM | Lunch & Learn Business Seminars Our business seminars offer practical business value, particularly for retailers. View Seminars | |
| 1 PM – 6 PM | New Product Showcase is Open Sponsored by Fishing Tackle Retailer With voting complete, the Showcase is now open to all exhibitors and attendees. | Booth 100 |
| 4 PM – 6 PM | Social Hour in Exhibitors’ Booths | |
| 6 PM – 7:30 PM | New Product Showcase “Best of Category” Awards Reception The “excitement factor” is felt throughout the ballroom as the 2024 “Best of Category” awards are presented. | Room S320 |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 AM – 5 PM | Registration Open Sponsored by Wired2Fish | South Hall Lobby Rooms S220 B-E |
| 9 AM – 6 PM | Exhibition Open | |
| 9 AM – 6 PM | Lure Tank Open The showcase for the latest in hard and soft lures. See how lures preform underwater as well as on top of the water. | Sponsored by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | Booth 3430 |
| 9 AM – 6 PM | ICASTing Pond Open Get hands-on experience with some of the latest technology in spinning and baitcasting rods and reels for fresh and saltwater. | Booth 115 |
| 9 AM – 6 PM | FlyCASTing Pond Open Get hands-on experience with some of the latest technology in fly rods and reels. | Booth 119 |
| 9 AM – Noon | New Product Showcase “Best of Show” Voting Open to buyers and media editorial only | Sponsored by Fishing Tackle Retailer Buyers and media will cast their votes for the “Best of Show” from Wednesday night’s 41 “Best of Category” winners. | Booth 100 |
| 9 AM – 6 PM | New Product Showcase Sponsored by Fishing Tackle Retailer The Showcase is now open to all exhibitors and attendees. | Booth 100 |
| 10 AM - 2 PM | Lunch & Learn Business Seminars Our business seminars offer practical business value, particularly for retailers. View Seminars | |
| 2 PM – 2:30 PM | New Product Showcase “Best of Show” Awards Reception Open to all exhibitors and attendees | Sponsored by Fishing Tackle Retailer This is it! Be there for the ICAST 2024 New Product Showcase “Best of Show” award announcement. | Booth 100 |
| 4 PM – 6 PM | Social Hour in Exhibitors’ Booths |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 AM – 1 PM | Registration Open Sponsored by Wired2Fish | South Hall Lobby Rooms S220 B-E |
| 9 AM – 3 PM | Exhibition Open | |
| 9 AM – Noon | New Product Showcase Open to all exhibitors and attendees. | Sponsored by Fishing Tackle Retailer | Booth 100 |
| 9 AM – 3 PM | Lure Tank Open The showcase for the latest in hard and soft lures. See how lures preform underwater as well as on top of the water. | Sponsored by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | Booth 3430 |
| 9 AM – 3 PM | ICASTing Pond Open Get hands-on experience with some of the latest technology in spinning, baitcasting and fly reels for fresh and saltwater. | Booth 115 |
| 9 AM – 3 PM | FlyCASTing Pond Open Get hands-on experience with some of the latest technology in fly rods and reels. | Booth 119 |
| Noon – 2 PM | Social Hour in Exhibitors’ Booths | |
| 3 PM | Exhibition Closes |
The schedule is subject to change without prior notice.
