North Carolina
North Carolina Boat Show Dates / Hours / Locations
January 9 - 11, 2026
Bass and Saltwater
Fishing Expo
Raleigh, NC
Dates & Times:
Friday Jan. 9, 9am-7pm
Saturday Jan. 10, 9am-6pm
Sunday Jan. 11, 10am-5pm
Admission:
Adults $12
Seniors 65+ & Military $10
Jr. Anglers (6-12) $6
Children 5 & under FREE
Tickets available at the door or online.
Tickets are good for all 3 days.
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Location:
NC State Fairgrounds
4285 Trinity Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27607
Parking:
Parking is always free and plentiful at the NC State Fairgrounds. Handicap parking is available close to the show entrance. There is also a drop off area in front of the building at the entrance tent.
The Bass & Saltwater Fishing Expo is the place to get ready for the season!
This is HANDS DOWN the best show of its kind in The Southeast!
For 3 BIG DAYS the Bass & Saltwater Fishing Expo brings together the finest products and services the fishing industry has to offer. Each year over 130 local, regional and national companies showcase tackle, rods & reels, apparel, maps, charters, sunglasses, boats, motors, electronics, knives and more. Everything to get you out on the water “Rigged & Ready” for the season.
February 5 - 8, 2026
Mid-Atlantic Boat Show
Charlotte, NC
Dates & Times:
Thursday, Feb, 5 - 11am - 8pm
Friday, Feb. 6 - 11am - 8pm
Saturday, Feb. 7 - 10am - 8pm
Sunday, Feb. 8 - 11am - 5pm
Admission:
Adult (13 & Older) $10 when purchased online
$12 when purchased at the convention center
$5 after 5:00pm on Thursday, February 5 when purchased online*
Senior (62 & Older) $9 entry on Thursday, February 5th Only* Adult Rates apply Friday - Sunday
Children (12 & Younger) FREE with a paid adult admission
*Contact Allison Dean for questions regarding promotional rates.
adean@nmma.org | 502.957.1690
Location:
Charlotte Convention Center
501 S College St
Charlotte, NC 28202-1827
Welcome to the
Mid-Atlantic Boat Show
The 2026 Discover Boating Mid-Atlantic Boat Show has a wide selection of boats and gear, an abundance of must-see attractions, and fun features for all ages.
There’s something for everyone at this year’s show!
Discover your favorite boat brands—all in one place this year!
Feburary 20 - 22, 2026
Central Carolina
Boat Show
Greensboro, NC
Dates & Times:
Friday Feb. 20, 10am – 7pm
Saturday Feb. 21, 9am – 6pm
Sunday Feb. 22, 10am – 5pm
Admission:
Adults $10
Seniors 65+ & Military $9
Jr. Boaters (6-15) $6
Children 5 & under FREE
Purchase early and avoid the lines
Buy your tickets now with no service fees and go straight to the entrance.
Location:
Greensboro Coliseum
Special Event Center
1921 W. Gate City Blvd.
Greensboro, NC
Parking:
Parking at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex is always plentiful.
BOAT SHOW PARKING IS $5
Ask Parking Attendant for Details.
(no reentry allowed)
The Central Carolina Boat & Fishing Expo
3 Days…. One Place
The Triad’s Only Boat and Fishing show opens February 23rd for 3 big days. Wakeboarding, Tubing, Fishing Tackle, Seminars, Kayaks, Bass Boats, Ski Boats, Center Consoles, Pontoons, Deck Boats…. all under one roof for one weekend. This is the PERFECT time to restock the tackle box, get tips from Pro Anglers like Bryan Thrift, get great deals on watersports gear AND… see the best selection of marine product available today. 16 marine dealers from the region will showcase the best selection of marine product available in this market. With approximately 200 units on display it’s time to get your Family ready…..
It’s Time To Discover Boating!
April 10 - 12, 2026
Oriental In-Water Boat Show
& Nautical Flea Market
Oriental, NC
Dates & Times:
Friday April 14, noon - 6pm
Saturday April 15, 10am - 6pm
Sunday April 16, 10am - 3pm
Admission:
Friday April 14 - $10.00 (includes rest of weekend)
Saturday April 15 - $10.00 (includes rest of weekend)
Sunday April 16 - $5.00
Location:
Oriental Harbor Marina
103 Wall St
Oriental, NC 28571
Welcome to the
Oriental In-Water Boat Show & Nautical Flea Market
Springtime, an historic boating village, a great array of exhibitors, and visitors from 10 states all make for a great Oriental In-Water Boat Show.
Oriental’s annual In-water Boat Show has grown exponentially since its beginnings in 2009. The most recent show drew over 70 exhibitors from as far away Hampton, Virginia and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In addition to nautical goods and services, dealers and brokers brought in boats on land and in the slips at Oriental Harbor Marina, many of which were available for in-water sea trials.
Based on the combination of number of vendors, number of boats, sales attributed and number of attendees, the Oriental show has become one of the largest and most successful in-water shows between Annapolis and Savannah.
August 15 - 17, 2025
Carolina
Fall Boat Show & Sale
Raleigh, NC
Thank you for attending!
Stay tuned for next year's information.
Dates & Times:
Friday Aug. 15, 10am - 7pm
Saturday Aug. 16, 9am - 6pm
Sunday Aug. 17, 10am – 5pm
Admission:
Adults $9
Seniors 65+ & Military $8
Children 15 & under FREE
Purchase your tickets in advance and go straight to the ticket taker. Admission is good for all three days to the Fall Boat Show with a return pass.
Please check back for advance ticket purchase options.
Location:
Jim Graham Building
NC State Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Rd.
Raleigh, NC
Due to Current Construction at the Fairgrounds: Perimeter Gates along Hillsborough Street are inaccessible. Please Reference the Link below for directions to plan your trip accordingly.
The Carolina Fall Boat Show & Sale is the place to save this season!
Time to bring your family ON-BOARD!
With so many beautiful recreational water resources less than an hour from the Triangle and North Carolina offering so much beautiful weather … Boating as basically a “Year-Round” family activity. Whether you finish out the day towing the kids around the lake in an inflatable and then a nice picnic dinner while the sun sets… or pack up for a quick weekend get-a-way….. Boating has never been a better bargain or investment for the family. Boats for every budget and lifestyle are on display and priced right, so “COME ON….CLIMB ABOARD” and bring the family to help you make the perfect choice.
It’s the ONLY Multi-Dealer Fall Sales Event in the Triangle this year. CLIMB ABOARD & Don’t Forget The Family!
October 10 - 12, 2025
Wilmington Boat Show
Wilmington, NC
Thank you for attending!
Stay tuned for next year's information.
Dates & Times:
Friday Oct. 10, Noon to 6pm
Saturday Oct. 11, 10am to 6pm
Sunday Oct. 12, 10am to 5pm
Admission:
$10 Adult
$15 Two Day Pass
$8 Military
$5 Children (4-12)
Free Children 3 & Under
Location:
Wilmington Convention Center, Cape Fear Community College Wilson Lot, Front Street, Nutt Street
10 Convention Center Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401
Welcome to the
Wilmington Boat Show
The Wilmington Boat Show is located in downtown Wilmington, NC on the Cape Fear River, the perfect boat-show setting. Wilmington is a port city in North Carolina known as a gateway to Cape Fear Coast beaches. Part of downtown’s Historic District, the Riverwalk is lined with restaurants, galleries, and shops. It runs along the Cape Fear River, where the Battleship North Carolina is moored.
