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St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show 2025

THE LARGEST BOAT SHOW ON THE GULF COAST

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

Thank you for attending!

Stay tuned for next year's

information.

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 18 - 21, 2024

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

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Island Boat Show

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information.

THE FLORIDA KEYS PREMIER BOAT SHOW

Experience the premiere boat show of the Florida Keys!

The Island Boat Show, located in beautiful Islamorada, features the newest of top boat brands from dealers around South Florida. You’ll also find plenty of boating accessories, fun merchandise, beautiful art, good food, and more from our incredible vendor booths. This three-day event is hosted by Island Community Church, and all profits of the event go to supporting local and global missions and ministries of the church, as well as higher education scholarships for local high school students. Find your new boat at the Island Boat Show, January 19-21, 2024.

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Jacksonville Boat Show

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information.

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!!!

January 26 – 28 , 2024

ADMISSION:

Adult $15.00
Children ages 5 - 12 $5.00 (Under 5 are free)
Seniors: $12.00 (55)
Military and First Responders: $12.00 with ID

PARKING:

Parking for the general public is $10.00 per
automobile per day.

LOCATION:

Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
1000 Water St., Jacksonville, FL 32204

WORLD'S LARGEST

BOAT & YACHT SHOW

ABOUT THE SHOW

The Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show is owned by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) in partnership with the International Yacht Brokers Association and produced by Informa Markets. Discover Boating is an industry-powered effort to help people explore life on the water.

Emerald Coast Boat & Lifestyle Show

March 1 - 3, 2024

2024 Show Dates & Times

March 1, Friday - Noon to Sunset "Red Carpet Opening Day"
March 2, Saturday - 10 am to Sunset "Ladies Day"
March 3, Sunday - 10 am to 5pm "Military Appreciation Day" - Active and retired service members enter free with valid ID

2024 Ticket Prices

• Pre-Purchase tickets: $10-$12
• At the Gate: $15
• Event Long 3 day pass is $25 (BOGO until Jan 31)
• Kids (12 and under) - Free

Location:

Aaron Bessant Park - Panama City Beach, FL - March 1 - March 3, 2024

600 S Pier 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 Suncoast Boat Show, Presented by Boat Owners Warehouse, returns to the docks on April 19-21, 2024 marking 42 years of presenting an extraordinary selection of powerboats, motor yachts, and more! This premier boat show on the Gulf Coast of Florida takes place at Marina Jack along 65,000 square feet of dock space, and features in-water and on-land displays.

See various boat styles all in one place including Cruisers, Runabouts, Bowriders, Sportfishers, Center Consoles, Motor Yachts, Inflatables, and more. Explore tents filled with electronics, accessories, retail, clothing, jewelry, and art. Attendees will enjoy the festive atmosphere, complete with food, drinks, and live music!

The show will feature nearly 150 exhibits and fun for children, too. On Saturday and Sunday, local television host Captain Don Dingman presents a youth fishing clinic entitled Hook the Future and gives each participant a free rod & reel combo for attending! The program not only teaches kids how to fish, but parents also learn how important it is to spend quality time as a family.

COVID-19 HEALTH & SAFETY UPDATES

April 19 - 21, 2024

Admission:

Adult One-Day General Admission: $18

Active Duty Military & Veterans: FREE

Kids (15 & under): FREE

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

Thank you for attending!

Stay tuned for next year's information.

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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Stay tuned for next year's information.

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