Boating Resources

Boat Show Calendar (US)

Upcoming boat shows across the United States for the next 12 months: in-water shows, convention-center shows, sailboat shows and regional boat sales. Grouped by month and region, with links to each official show site.

Last updated: October 8, 2026 · 60 shows listed (51 with confirmed dates, 9 with dates still TBA)

Dates, venues and hours can change. Always confirm on the official show website before you travel.

October 2026

Mid-Atlantic & Carolinas

Show	Dates	Location	Venue
Annapolis Powerboat Show	Oct 8–11, 2026	Annapolis, MD	City Dock
Annapolis Sailboat Show	Oct 15–18, 2026	Annapolis, MD	City Dock

Florida

Show	Dates	Location	Venue
Treasure Coast Marine Flea Market & Boat Sale	Oct 10–11, 2026	Vero Beach, FL	Indian River Fairgrounds
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS)	Oct 28 – Nov 1, 2026	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Six locations incl. Broward County Convention Center and Bahia Mar Yachting Center

November 2026

Florida

Show	Dates	Location	Venue
Fort Myers Boat Show	Nov 12–15, 2026	Fort Myers, FL	Downtown Fort Myers

December 2026

Midwest & Great Lakes

Show	Dates	Location	Venue
Cleveland Boat Show	Dec 17–20, 2026 Dates per the Discover Boating (NMMA) show calendar; the official site had not posted 2026 details when checked.	Cleveland, OH	See official site for venue

January 2027

Northeast

Show	Dates	Location	Venue
New York Boat Show	Jan 20–24, 2027	New York, NY	Javits Center
Hartford Boat Show at Mohegan Sun	Jan 28–31, 2027	Uncasville, CT	Earth Expo & Convention Center, Mohegan Sun

Mid-Atlantic & Carolinas

Show	Dates	Location	Venue
Charleston Boat Show	Jan 29–31, 2027	Charleston, SC	Charleston Convention Center

Florida

Show	Dates	Location	Venue
Charlotte County Boat Show	Jan 7–10, 2027	Port Charlotte, FL	Charlotte County Fairgrounds
St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show	Jan 14–17, 2027	St. Petersburg, FL	Duke Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin & Albert Whitted Park
Daytona Boat Show	Jan 15–17, 2027	Daytona Beach, FL	Turn One Plaza, Daytona International Speedway
Stuart Boat Show	Jan 15–17, 2027	Stuart, FL	Downtown Stuart (55 NW Dixie Hwy)

Southeast

Show	Dates	Location	Venue
Atlanta Boat Show	Jan 7–10, 2027	Atlanta, GA	Georgia World Congress Center, Hall B
Huntsville Boat Show	Jan 15–17, 2027	Huntsville, AL	Von Braun Center
Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow	Jan 27–31, 2027	Louisville, KY	Kentucky Exposition Center

Midwest & Great Lakes

Show	Dates	Location	Venue
Cincinnati Travel, Sports & Boat Show	Jan 15–17 & 20–24, 2027	Cincinnati, OH	First Financial Center
Milwaukee Boat Show	Jan 15–17 & 20–24, 2027	West Allis, WI	Wisconsin Expo Center at State Fair Park
Minneapolis Boat Show	Jan 21–24, 2027	Minneapolis, MN	Minneapolis Convention Center
Chicagoland Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo	Jan 28–31, 2027	Schaumburg, IL	Schaumburg Convention Center

South Central

Show	Dates	Location	Venue
Oklahoma Boat Expo	Jan 8–10, 2027	Tulsa, OK	Arvest Convention Center
Houston Boat Show	Jan 27–31, 2027	Houston, TX	NRG Center (with the Houston Auto Show)

West

Show	Dates	Location	Venue
Portland Boat Show	Jan 13–17, 2027	Portland, OR	Portland Expo Center
Los Angeles Boat Show	Jan 29–31, 2027	Long Beach, CA	Long Beach Sports Arena + Convention Center

February 2027

Northeast

Show	Dates	Location	Venue
New Jersey Boat Sale & Expo	Feb 4–7, 2027	Edison, NJ	NJ Convention & Expo Center (Raritan Center)
New England Boat Show	Feb 10–14, 2027	Boston, MA	Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center
Atlantic City Boat Show	Feb 24–28, 2027	Atlantic City, NJ	Atlantic City Convention Center

Mid-Atlantic & Carolinas

Show	Dates	Location	Venue
Mid-Atlantic Boat Show	Feb 11–14, 2027	Charlotte, NC	Charlotte Convention Center

Florida

Show	Dates	Location	Venue
Miami International Boat Show	Feb 10–14, 2027	Miami, FL	Multiple venues in Miami & Miami Beach
Bonita Springs Boat Show TBA	2027 dates TBA Usually late Feb/early Mar	Bonita Springs, FL	Bonita Springs Poker Room

Southeast

Show	Dates	Location	Venue
Chattanooga Boat Show	Feb 4–7, 2027	Chattanooga, TN	Chattanooga Convention Center

Midwest & Great Lakes

Show	Dates	Location	Venue
Chicago Boat Show	Feb 3–7, 2027	Rosemont, IL	Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Detroit Boat Show	Feb 4–7, 2027	Novi, MI	Vibe Credit Union Showplace
Cincy Boat Expo	Feb 6–14, 2027	Sharonville, OH	Sharonville Convention Center
Indianapolis Boat, Sport & Travel Show	Feb 19–21 & 24–28, 2027	Indianapolis, IN	Indiana State Fairgrounds

West

Show	Dates	Location	Venue
Colorado Boat Show	Feb 5–7, 2027	Denver, CO	National Western Center
Seattle Boat Show	Feb 5–13, 2027	Seattle, WA	Lumen Field Event Center & Bell Harbor Marina

March 2027

Northeast

Show	Dates	Location	Venue
The Great Upstate Boat Show	Mar 18–21, 2027	Queensbury, NY	Afrim's Sports Dome

Florida

Show	Dates	Location	Venue
Orlando Boat Show	Mar 12–14, 2027	Orlando, FL	Orange County Convention Center
Palm Beach International Boat Show	Mar 17–21, 2027	West Palm Beach, FL	Flagler Drive, downtown West Palm Beach

Southeast

Show	Dates	Location	Venue
Downtown Knoxville Boat Show	Mar 4–7, 2027	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Convention Center

Midwest & Great Lakes

Show	Dates	Location	Venue
Novi Boat Show	Mar 11–14, 2027	Novi, MI	Vibe Credit Union Showplace
Rockford Boat, Vacation & Fishing Show	Mar 12–14, 2027	Loves Park, IL	Mercyhealth Indoor Sports Center
Northwest Sportshow	Mar 18–21, 2027	Minneapolis, MN	Minneapolis Convention Center

West

Show	Dates	Location	Venue
Sacramento Boat Show	Mar 4–7, 2027	Sacramento, CA	Cal Expo

April 2027

Northeast

Show	Dates	Location	Venue
Connecticut Spring Boat Show TBA	2027 dates TBA Usually late April	Essex, CT	Essex waterfront

Mid-Atlantic & Carolinas

Show	Dates	Location	Venue
Bay Bridge Boat Show	Apr 16–18, 2027	Grasonville, MD	Safe Harbor Narrows Point
Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show	Apr 23–25, 2027	Annapolis, MD	City Dock

Florida

Show	Dates	Location	Venue
Suncoast Boat Show	Apr 23–25, 2027	Sarasota, FL	Marina Jack

Southeast

Show	Dates	Location	Venue
Lake Lanier Boat Show	Apr 23–25, 2027	Lake Lanier, GA	In-water show on Lake Lanier

Midwest & Great Lakes

Show	Dates	Location	Venue
Catawba Island Boat Show TBA	2027 dates TBA Usually April	Port Clinton, OH	Catawba Island

West

Show	Dates	Location	Venue
California International Boat Show TBA	2027 dates TBA Usually April	Anaheim, CA	Anaheim Convention Center
Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show TBA	2027 dates TBA Usually spring	Redwood City, CA	Westpoint Harbor

June 2027

Midwest & Great Lakes

Show	Dates	Location	Venue
Windy City Boat & Yacht Show TBA	2027 dates TBA Usually June	Chicago, IL	Burnham Harbor

West

Show	Dates	Location	Venue
San Diego International Boat Show TBA	2027 dates TBA June 2027 (exact dates TBA)	San Diego, CA	Harbor Island

July 2027

South Central

Show	Dates	Location	Venue
Dallas Boat Show TBA	2027 dates TBA 2026 show was held in July	Dallas, TX	Dallas Market Hall

August 2027

Northeast

Show	Dates	Location	Venue
Maine Boat & Home Show TBA	2027 dates TBA Usually August	Rockland, ME	Rockland Harbor

September 2027

Northeast

Show	Dates	Location	Venue
Newport International Boat Show	Sep 16–19, 2027	Newport, RI	Newport Yachting Center
Norwalk Boat Show	Sep 23–26, 2027	Norwalk, CT	Norwalk Cove Marina

Midwest & Great Lakes

Show	Dates	Location	Venue
Metro Boat Show	Sep 16–19, 2027	Harrison Township, MI	Lake St. Clair Metropark

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How this list is built: Dates are taken from each show's official website (checked on the verified_on date). The Discover Boating (NMMA) show calendar at https://www.discoverboating.com/boat-shows was used to find shows. Shows whose next dates are not announced are listed as TBA. Missing a show? Tell us at our contact page.