Boat Show Dates / Hours / Locations

September 26 - 27, 2026

Lake County Fall Boat Show

Dates & Times:

Sat 10 AM – 8 PM

Sun 10 AM – 6 PM

Admission:

FREE

Note:

Parking:

Free, on site at the fairgrounds

Lake County Fall Boat Show 2026

Northern Illinois’ end-of-season boat show — September 26–27, 2026 at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake, Illinois. New boats, closeout deals, trade-in evaluations and free winter storage offers, all in one weekend.

Boats at the Show

The show floor brings together current-year models from regional dealers. Explore each category to see what to expect, what to compare, and which boats fit your home water.

Participating Dealers & Brands

Regional dealers display current-year models on the show floor. Participating brands include Bennington, Bentley Pontoons, Chaparral, Malibu Boats, Crestliner and Sea Storm, with local dealers such as Munson Ski & Marine and Triangle Sports supporting the event. The exhibitor list grows as show weekend approaches — check the exhibitor directory for the latest additions.

Location:

Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake, Illinois