In addition to more than 50 exhibitors, a lineup of must-see appearances, entertainment, contests and demonstrations is scheduled for Lebanon County’s first-ever Epic MEN’S Expo, coming to the Lebanon Expo Center Saturday, April 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brought to you by OLP Events, the Epic MEN’S Expo will bring together men of all ages-and the women who love them-for an exciting, action-packed event crammed with all things “manly.”
Special Appearances
Robin Cole - A former linebacker and defensive end for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Robin Cole will be greeting fans and signing autographs and photos at the Epic MEN’S Expo. Cole is now an advocate for prostate cancer awareness and founder and president of the Obediah Cole Foundation.
Rod Woodruff- Woodruff is president and CEO of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip Campground (a.k.a., The Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling), located outside of Sturgis, South Dakota, which began in 1981 as a campground for bikers attending the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Woodruff will be at the Whites Harley-Davidson booth from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a meet and greet.
Smasher LeBlanc - Christian Sechrist (a.k.a., Smasher LeBlanc) is not only the guy who does the work behind the scenes for Mega Force Pro Wrestling, based in Lebanon, but he also steps into the ring as Smasher LeBlanc. Sechrist will be greeting expo guests throughout the day.
Center Stage
10:45 a.m. - America’s Rifle: The AR15 Join Phill Groff from Trop Gun Shop as he present the history, features and common uses and misconceptions of “America’s rifle.”
11:30 a.m. - The Evolving Male Role The man’s role in society has been changing for decades. Brandon Cover from Gibs Grooming will look at how it’s changed and see the “look” of today’s man.
12:30 p.m. - Epic Beard & Moustache Contest - Watch contestants vie for titles like Best Freestyle Beard, Best Chin Curtain Beard and Best Goatee-and the prizes that come with them.
Epic Attractions
- Enjoy free wine, beer and cider samples from the Cardinal Hollow Winery, E&E Discount Beer Warehouse and the Vineyard at Hershey.
- Hain’s Pipe & Cigar Shop will conduct a cigar-rolling demonstration.
- Kinsey’s Outdoors will have bows to try, from the backyard arrow flinger to cutting-edge-of-archery technology.
- White’s & Iron Valley Harley-Davidson will have some of their Harleys on display.
- American Treasure Tour will showcase the 1998 Chevy Corvette pace car from the 82nd Indianapolis 500 race.
- The Pennsylvania National Guard will have Humvees on site.
- The ongoing Epic Rock Climb will be welcoming contenders for the Fastest Finisher trophy.
- Tim Warfield and staff and members from Warfield Martial Arts studio will be demonstrating XCAT-Xtreme Combative Arts Training.
Sponsors of the Epic MEN’S Expo include 105.7 the X, E&E Discount Beer, ESPN 92.5/92.7, White’s Harley-Davidson & Iron Valley Harley Davidson and WHTM abc27. Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are still available. For more information, please call (717) 285-1350 or email info@onlinepub.com. Advance guest registration ($5 value) and general information are available at epicmensexpo.com.
