Boat Shows
Shows are perhaps the premier staging site for selling and buying boats. Builders from across the country and around the world deliver their best and newest boats, electronic equipment, engines and supplies to a prime location so boaters can see, inspect and perhaps make a deal to buy them. Whether the location is a glamorous site such as Miami Beach or a small, local venue, shows are where builders and consumers connect.
Newport, Rhode Island, August 24-28, 2021.
Baltimore, MD, September 28-Oct 2nd, 2021
Stuart, Florida: November 11-13th, 2021
IBEX Education Conference Schedule Announced
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference will host 2021 pre-conference sessions, tech talks, online workshops and more.
TrawlerFest Returns to Baltimore
The show is scheduled for Sept. 29-Oct. 3 at the city’s Inner Harbor.
Entries Sought for DAME Design Awards
The annual Metstrade awards are open through Sept. 17, with an added environmental focus this year.
Tampa Show Returns
Canceled last year, the Tampa Boat Show is scheduled for Sept. 10-12 at the Tampa Convention Center in Florida.
Nominations Open for Metstrade Builder Awards
The deadline for entering the Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement is Oct. 6.
Metstrade Ramps Up
Organizers are encouraged by a growing number of exhibitor applications, while three days of live programming will be a new component of the show.
IBEX Registration Now Open
The industry’s signature trade event returns to Tampa, Fla., in an in-person format Sept. 28-30.
Newport Boat Show at 50
The Golden Anniversary edition of the Newport International Boat Show is scheduled for Sept. 16-19, and organizers announced the sponsors and partners.
IBEX Calls for Innovation Award Entries
The NMMA-managed program is accepting new-product submissions through Aug. 13.
Trawlerfest Scheduled for Newport
Passagemaker magazine’s signature event runs Aug. 24-28 at Newport Shipyard in Rhode Island.
The Future of Shows
In-person shows are back. Exclusive interviews with six show leaders.
IBEX Announces In-Person Dates
The show returns to the Tampa Convention Center Sept. 28-30 after being held virtually last year.
Bay Bridge Boat Show Sells Out
“A huge turnout for the first day led to early sales,” said Mark Schulstad of Pocket Yachts.
IBEX to Host Supply Chain Webinar
The April 29 session will address logistical issues that continue to impact manufacturers amid strong customer demand.
Bay Bridge Show Starts Tomorrow
The combined sail- and powerboat show runs through Sunday in Stevensville, Md.
IBEX Hires Education Director
Patty Lawrence will manage the show’s preconference sessions, seminars and workshops.
Organizers Plan for In-Person Metstrade
The show is scheduled for Nov. 16-18 in Amsterdam and will incorporate virtual elements.
A Bluebird Day for a Boat Show
With picture-perfect Florida weather, opening day of the Palm Beach International Boat Show saw brisk crowds and plenty of U.S. and world premieres.
Palm Beach Show Opens Today
The in-person show runs through the weekend, with safety protocols in place.
IBEX Plans Return to Tampa
New health and safety measures at the Tampa Convention Center will be in place at the show, scheduled for September 28-30.
Orlando Show Sees Robust Crowds
Attendance at last weekend’s in-person boat show was the highest in a decade, up nearly 70 percent from 2019.
Newport Show Dates Announced
Organizers are planning for an in-person Golden Anniversary edition of the show Sept. 16-19.
In-Person Palm Beach Show Approved
The city of West Palm Beach OK’d the permit for the four-day show, which opens March 25 with a host of safety precautions.
Orlando Show Set for Next Month
Postponed last year, the boat show, which will be an in-person event, is scheduled for March 5-7 at the Orange County Convention Center.