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St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show 2025

THE LARGEST BOAT SHOW ON THE GULF COAST

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The St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show, Presented by Progressive is the largest boat show on the Gulf Coast. The annual show takes place at Duke Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park in St. Petersburg, Florida.



The show will feature an impressive lineup of powerboats and sailboats in water and on land, including a 40,000-square-foot tent housing an extensive selection of marine gear, accessories, and equipment.

January 23 - 26, 2025

Thursday: 10am - 6pm
Friday: 10am - 6pm 
Saturday: 10am - 6pm
Sunday: 10am - 5pm

NO PETS ALLOWED . The only pets we can allow are guide dogs or other licensed, working dogs.

General Admission: IMPORTANT: There is no box office onsite at the show. Please purchase your digital tickets in advance. Your digital ticket will be scanned as you enter the show. Entry onto vessels is exclusively at the manufacturers, dealers, or brokers' discretion.

Adult 1-Day General Admission Ticket

(16 and over)

Adult Ticket: $22 PER ADULT + TAX
Valid for One-Day
Thursday - Sunday

Child Ticket: FREE - CHILDREN 15 & UNDER
Valid for One-Day
Thursday - Sunday

Active Military and Veterans receive complimentary general admission. Please bring a valid picture ID or send a copy of your ID to cxteam@informa.com to receive your ticket in advance. Friends and family are not eligible to redeem this offer.

*All prices are listed inclusive of taxes

Locations:  

Duke Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin
400 First Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Albert Whitted Park

480 Bayshore Dr SE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Directions:

To arrive to the Mahaffey Theater from the North (from Tampa) or from the South (from Sarasota), take Interstate 275 directly into St. Petersburg. Exit on Interstate 175-Exit 22 and continue to its end.

Naples Boat Show

The Naples Boat Show is the largest premier recreational show in the Naples-Marco Island area. On Land at the Sugden Regional Park, In-Water at the Naples City Dock with complimentary shuttle service. The show will feature displays by Marinas, Boat Dealers, and other marine-related businesses. The Naples Boat Show is owned and managed by the Marine Industries Association of Collier County.

January 22-25 2026

10am - 5pm daily

Admission:

1-day General Admission $12 in advance / $15 at the gate, kids 12 and under are free with a paying adult.

Parking:

Preferred parking at Sugden Park Complimentary parking at the Collier County Government Center Complimentary shuttle service to all locations

Location:

Sugden Regional Park - 4284 Avalon Dr. Naples, FL 34112

Naples City Dock - 880 12th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102

Owned and managed by:

Island Boat Show

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Experience the premiere boat show of the Florida Keys!

One ticket gets you three days of fun at the Island Boat Show in Islamorada, Florida. See top boat brands, shop from a variety of merchandise, bid on silent auction items, eat great food while listening to live music, and more.

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Spring 2025

Jacksonville Boat Show

The North Florida Marine Association invites you to join us at the 76th Anniversary of the Jacksonville Boat Show! There will be a large variety of boats on display, from skiing, fishing, cruisers, personal water-crafts and more! Vendors will be set up for all your boating needs. Special surprises for the kids as well as Seminars and Education for the Adults.

DON’T MISS IT! Get out on the water and have fun!!!

April 25-27, 2025

ADMISSION:

Adult $12.00
Children Under 12 are Free
Seniors: $10.00 (55)
Military and First Responders: $10.00 with ID

PARKING:

Parking for the general public is $10.00 per
automobile per day in Lot J of the stadium.

CREDIT CARD ONLY

LOCATION:

Metropolitan Park

1410 Gator Bowl Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32202

SPONSORED BY JACKSONVILLE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM WESTSIDE

WORLD'S LARGEST

BOAT & YACHT SHOW

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ABOUT THE SHOW

NMMA is the leading producer of consumer boat and sport shows in the United States. Under the Discover Boating® brand, NMMA-owned shows provide the recreational boating and outdoor sports industries with premier sales and marketing venues in top boating markets. These events immerse boaters in the boating lifestyle and connect them directly with the latest boats, marine gear and technology.



NMMA also co-produces the International Boatbuilders Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), the largest technical marine event in the world, and the American Boating Congress, the industry’s annual legislative conference in Washington, DC.

Emerald Coast Boat & Lifestyle Show

March 6-8, 2026

2026 Show Dates & Times

TBD

2026 Ticket Prices

TBD

Location:

AARON BESSANT PARK
500 W Park Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

Dania Marine Flea Market

Admission: TBD

Location: TBD

Palm Beach

International Boat Show

33rd Annual

News Channel 8 Outdoors Expo and Boat Show

TAMPA (WFLA) – Calling all outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers – come join us for the Tampa’s premier Outdoors Expo and Boat Show, now along the Hillsborough River at Armature Works!

News Channel 8 has teamed up with Armature Works to bring the 33rd Annual News Channel 8 Outdoors Expo and Boat Show to downtown Tampa. The show will span over three days, with admission free to all, and raffle giveaways all weekend!

The family-friendly event will feature the beautiful downtown Tampa skyline, ability to tour boats in the water, the Armature Works Food Hall, dog friendly outdoor space, seminars, and activities throughout the whole weekend. There will also be meet and greet opportunities with the News Channel 8 anchors.

APRIL 5 - 7, 2024

Date and Hours

Friday, April 5th - 12pm - 6pm

Saturday, April 6th - 10am - 6pm

Sunday, April 7th - 10am - 5 pm

Admission:

Admission to the Expo is Free!

New Location:

Armature Works

1910 N Ola Ave.

Tampa, FL 33602 USA

Parking:

Armature Works, now along the Hillsborough River

Parking is subject to Armature Works lots and garage rates, and can be paid on site. Parking options can be found here : https://www.armatureworks.com/parking/

41st Annual Vero Beach

Spring Boat Show

Show Hours

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission:

FREE ADMISSION  

FREE PARKING

Location:

Riverside Park

3280 Riverside Park Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32963-1877

Park is located just west of the Riverside Theater and southeast of the Barber Bridge in Vero Beach, off of Route 60.

Suncoast Boat Show

Sarasota, FL

THE GULF COAST'S PREMIER BOAT SHOW

The Suncoast Boat Show is returning to the docks at Marina Jack in Sarasota, FL on April 25-27, 2025 for its 43rd year!

The show takes place along 65,000 sq. ft. of dock space and will feature a selection of vessels, both in-water and on-land. Explore it all - from power boats and motor yachts to center consoles and sportfishers. You'll also find tents packed with marine products and retail items like electronics, accessories, clothing, jewelry, art, and more.

April 25 - 27, 2025

Admission:

IMPORTANT: There is no box office onsite at the show. Please purchase your digital tickets in advance. Your digital ticket will be scanned as you enter the show. Entry onto vessels is exclusively at the manufacturers, dealers, or brokers discretion.

Children 15 and under are free. Active military and veterans receive complimentary general admission. Please bring a valid picture ID or send a copy of your ID to cxteam@informa.com to receive your ticket in advance. Friends and family are not eligible to redeem this offer.

Location:

Marina Jack

2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota, FL 34236

Parking:

There are three public parking garages located within two blocks from the boat show:

• Main Street Parking Garage: 1390 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236
• Palm Avenue Parking Garage: 1289 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
• State Street Parking Garage: 1538 State St, Sarasota, FL 34236

A FREE shuttle will run between the parking areas picking up at all three parking areas and dropping off at the Ringling Circle every 5-10 minutes, depending on traffic.The shuttle will run half an hour before the show opens and run until half an hour after the show closes.

West Palm Beach

Summer Boat Show

Show Hours:

Friday 12 pm to 7 pm

Saturday 11 am to 7 pm

Sunday 10 am to 5 pm

Admission:

Adults $10

Children 16 Free

Tickets are available for purchase at the door.

Free Parking

Location:

South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center

9067 Southern Boulevard West Palm Beach, FL 33411

Lakeland Boat Show

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New dates are coming soon.

FRI: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

SAT: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

SUN: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Admission:

TICKETS: $6 for Adults. Children 12 & under FREE.

Parking is FREE.

Location:

RP Funding Center (formerly Lakeland Center)

701 West Lime Street, Lakeland, Florida 33815

51st Annual

Fort Myers Boat Show

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Boats of all styles and sizes will be displayed on land, indoors and in the water. Hundreds of accessory exhibits feature everything from engines and electronics to boat lifts, boating services, fishing gear, clothing and just about anything else you might need on the water.

This is the largest display of boats, boating products, and services on Florida’s west coast, featuring over 500 boats on land, representing over 130 manufacturers. It is also one of the most beautiful settings for a show in the country. Set on the Caloosahatchee River, exhibits wind along the river, through Centennial Park and the newly renovated Caloosa Sound Convention Center and to the east along Edwards Drive. Whether you are in the market for a boat, looking to repower or upgrade your current boat, or just want to see what’s new, you will find what you are looking for at this show.

November 9 - 12, 2023

Hours:

Thursday, November 9: 10am-6pm
Friday, November 10: 10am-6pm
Saturday, November 11: 10am-6pm
Sunday, November 12: 10am-5pm

Admission:

$18 for adults

Children 15 and younger are free with a paid adult admission. Visitors are encouraged to skip the line and buy tickets online.

Location:

Centennial Park - 2000 W First St., Fort Myers, FL

Main Show Entrance at the West Side of Centennial Park

(1st Street & Carson St.)

Second Entrance at City Yacht Basin

(Lee St. & Edwards Dr.)

West First St & Carson St.

Fort Myers, FL 33901