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National and regional boat shows of all sizes are held throughout the country and at all times of the year. Many combine displays of boats with displays of accessories, seminars and family entertainment.
Inaugural Maine Boat Show looks to attract “leaf peepers”
The event, designed to be small and unique, will run Oct. 4-6 in Portland.
G’day Sydney!
Opening today, the Sydney International Boat Show is the region’s largest consumer show. U.S. boat and equipment manufacturers are hoping it will be a strong B2B event.
Jacksonville In-Water Boat Show will return to Metropolitan Park and Marina
The event will be held April 5-7.
Boat Show Calendar 2019
Here is a list of the world’s major boat shows through winter and spring.
LEMTA names Michelle Burke president
Burke will manage organization’s five boat shows and educational and lobbying efforts.
First Abu Dhabi boat show hailed a success
The show in the United Arab Emirates had 270 exhibitors from 25 countries.
U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis deemed a ‘success’
Organizers say exhibitors reported boat sales and leads, with summerlike weather.
U.S. Powerboat Show kicks off today
The Annapolis, Md., show runs through Sunday and features nearly 700 boats on display.
Genoa show numbers signal comeback for Italy’s boating industry
The show, with 16 percent higher attendance this year, was so strong that organizers are considering a brokerage show in the same location.
Genoa show numbers signal comeback for Italy’s boating industry
The show, with 16 percent higher attendance this year, was so strong that organizers are considering a brokerage show in the same location.
Women Run the Show
How female leaders are growing some of the world's largest boat shows.
Cannes organizers to move sailboats to different harbor for next year’s show
More than 100 new sailboats will be moved to the area that had the brokerage and water toys section.
Dates announced for 2019 Pacific Sail and Power Boat Show
The 2019 Pacific Sail and Power Boat Show will take place in the Craneway Pavilion and Marina Bay Yacht Harbor in Richmond, California from April 4-7, 2019.
Abu Dhabi launches first international boat show
U.S. and European brands will take part in the inaugural event.
Houston show starts Wednesday
The Houston Summer Boat Show kicks off Wednesday and runs through Sunday at the NRG Center.
Progressive continues partnership with NMMA shows
The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies will extend through 2022 its title sponsorship of the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s 18 boat and sport shows.
Connecticut Spring In-Water Boat Show announces exhibitors
The 3rd Annual Connecticut Spring Boat Show will be held May 4-6 at Brewer Essex Island Marina in Essex, Conn., and will feature boats from Albemarle, American Tug, Back Cove, Beneteau, Boston Whaler, Buzzards Bay, Catalina, Chris Craft, Cutwater, Dufour, Dyer, East Bay, Formula, Four Winns, Grand Banks, Hunt, Legacy, Mainship, Maxim, Meridian, MJM, Monterey, Nordic Tug, Ranger Tug, Rossiter, Sabre, San Juan, Scarab, Scout, Sea Born, Sea Ray, Shelter Island, Southport, Surfhunter, Tiara, Vanquish and more.
Catawba Island show starts today
The Lake Erie Marine Trades Association’s Progressive Catawba Island Boat Show opens a week from today and will run through April 29 with more than 100 power and sailboats on display at the Catawba Island Club on western Lake Erie.
Annapolis Sailboat Show opens Friday
The Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show starts Friday and runs through Sunday at the City Dock in Annapolis. More than two dozen vessels ranging from 45’ to 70 will highlight the event.
Pacific Sail and Powerboat Show releases seminar schedule
The Pacific Sail and Powerboat Show and Marine Sports Expo, set for April 19-22 at the Craneway Pavilion and Marina Bay Yacht Harbor in Richmond, Calif., has released its Cruising Seminar Series for the event.
Orlando Boat Show sets attendance record
The 14th annual edition of the Orlando Boat Show set an attendance record with a 28-percent increase in visitors. Show host the Marine Industry Association of Central Florida said the event had more than 60 exhibitors and nearly 400 boats on display at the Orange County Convention Center
New boat show announced in Pacific Northwest
The Northwest Marine Trade Association and the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce have come together to launch a new boat show — the Anacortes Boat and Yacht Show, which is slated for May 17-20 at the Port of Anacortes’ Cap Sante Marina.