Boat Shows East of the Mississippi: Your 60‑Day Game Plan

If you're looking to kick off 2026 with fresh leads, new connections, and a great excuse to get out of the dealership, here’s your go‑to guide for every major boat show happening east of the Mississippi between January 1 and March 1, 2026.

Event schedules can shift, so use the official links below as your source of truth for tickets, hours, exhibitor lists, and updates.

January 2026 Boat Shows

New England Boat Show (Boston, MA) — Jan 7–11, 2026
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Charlotte County Boat Show (Port Charlotte, FL) — Jan 8–11, 2026
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Atlanta Boat Show (Atlanta, GA) — Jan 8–11, 2026
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Daytona Boat Show (Daytona Beach, FL) — Jan 9–11, 2026
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Cleveland Boat Show (Cleveland, OH) — Jan 15–18, 2026
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St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show (St. Petersburg, FL) — Jan 15–18, 2026
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Stuart Boat Show (Stuart, FL) — Jan 16–18, 2026
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Huntsville Boat Show (Huntsville, AL) — Jan 16–18, 2026
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New York Boat Show (New York, NY) — Jan 21–25, 2026
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Birmingham Boat Show (Birmingham, AL) — Jan 22–25, 2026
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Richmond Boat Show (Richmond, VA) — Jan 23–25, 2026
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Charleston Boat Show (Charleston, SC) — Jan 23–25, 2026
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Cincinnati Travel, Sports & Boat Show (Cincinnati, OH) — Jan 23–25 & Jan 28–Feb 1, 2026
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Chicago Boat Show (Rosemont/Chicago, IL) — Jan 28–Feb 1, 2026
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Louisville Boat, RV, & Sportshow (Louisville, KY) — Jan 28–Feb 1, 2026
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Hartford Boat Show at Mohegan Sun (Uncasville, CT) — Jan 29–Feb 1, 2026
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February 2026 Boat Shows

Chesapeake Bay Boat Show (Timonium, MD) — Feb 5–8, 2026
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Mid‑Atlantic Boat Show (Charlotte, NC) — Feb 5–8, 2026
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Chattanooga Boat Show (Chattanooga, TN) — Feb 5–8, 2026
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Fort Wayne Boat Show & Sale (Fort Wayne, IN) — Feb 5–8, 2026
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Cincy Boat Expo (Cincinnati/Sharonville, OH) — Feb 7–15, 2026
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Miami International Boat Show (Miami, FL) — Feb 11–15, 2026
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Detroit Boat Show (Novi, MI) — Feb 12–15, 2026
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New Jersey Boat Sale & Expo (Edison, NJ) — Feb 12–15, 2026
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Rockford Boat, Vacation & Fishing Show (Rockford, IL) — Feb 20–22, 2026
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Columbia Boat Show (Columbia, SC) — Feb 20–22, 2026
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Indianapolis Boat, Sport & Travel Show (Indianapolis, IN) — Feb 20–22 & Feb 25–Mar 1, 2026
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Atlantic City Boat Show (Atlantic City, NJ) — Feb 25–Mar 1, 2026
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Bonita Springs Boat Show (Bonita Springs, FL) — Feb 26–Mar 1, 2026
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Downtown Knoxville Boat Show (Knoxville, TN) — Feb 26–Mar 1, 2026
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If you're in the marine, motorsports, RV, or outdoor recreation space, these shows are prime opportunities to build relationships, source new opportunities, and stay at the forefront of what’s happening in the industry.

Here’s to a productive start to 2026 - see you on the show floor!