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Thursday, May 14, 2026

The 2026 Bay Harbor Lake Marina In-Water Boat Show on June 19-21 is set to be one of the region’s most anticipated waterfront events, bringing together boating enthusiasts, industry professionals, and families for an unforgettable showcase of innovation, lifestyle, and community. Nestled along the scenic shoreline, Bay Harbor

tags: Bay Harbor, Bay Harbor Lake Marina, Bay Harbor Lake Marina In-Water Boat Show, Boat Show, Boating, Community, Innovation, Marina, Waterfront

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Boat shows are the perfect place to shop for a new boat, and the Progressive Novi Boat Show is the place to be this March. With 85 exhibitors lining the showplace wall-to-wall with hundreds of boats to see, boaters can purchase anything from trailers and electronics to marina slips, docks, and accessories. The industry has

tags: Affordable, Boat, Boat Show, Budget, Design, Family, Fishing, Fun, Great Lakes, Innovation, Michigan, Novi Boat Show, Progressive Novi Boat Show, shop

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Michigan’s Ultimate Boat Show — with the longest running tradition — the Grand Rapids Boat Show has the reputation for the finest style. Over 30 dealers will display more than 400 boats from over 80 manufacturers from aluminum fishing boats and personal watercrafts to pro style ski and bass boats, luxury pontoon

tags: Boat, Boat Show, Boats, cruiser, display, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Reputation, Style, Tickets, Tradition, Ultimate

Saturday, February 7, 2026

Photo by Zoshua Colah As one of the world’s largest showcases for boats and marine products, the show will debut a new layout designed to elevate and streamline the attendee experience, including a return of the show’s yacht component to Miami Beach and a dedicated sailing location. The 2026 show will mark the debut of

tags: beach, Boat Show, Discover Boating, international, Marine, Miami, Miami International Boat Show, president's day, Sailing, showcase, Yacht

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Highfield Boats, the leading brand of Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBS) in America, will unveil the latest model in its Velox jet RIB range on January 21st, opening day of the Discover Boating New York Boat Show, at 3 pm in Booth G35 at the Javits Center. The 22’1” Velox 660 is now the largest model in the series, which also

tags: Boat Show, Boating, Boats, Highfield, Inflatable Boats, Javits Center, Launch, New Boat Models

Sunday, January 4, 2026

The 2026 Chicago Boat Show — Chicagoland’s largest annual boating event returns with more boats and more fun. Chicago's largest and longest-running annual boating event returns to Rosemont, docking January 28 through February 1 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. The Discover Boating Chicago Boat Show®, in

tags: Boat Show, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Great Lakes, Lansing, Minneapolis

Saturday, January 3, 2026

Boat show season is upon us for the rest of 2025 and the beginning of next year. For boaters it’s like going to the best toy store in all the land! Boat shows offer such a great opportunity to meet new people, ask questions, learn about the latest products, and of course pick up a little swag. For those new to boating, or even

by: Mary Robinson

tags: Boat Show, Boat Show season, Great Lakes

Friday, September 19, 2025

Riverfront Marine Sales & Service is excited to offer the full X Shore electric boat lineup—Eelex 8000, X Shore 1, and X Shore Pro—to boaters across the Great Lakes. Crafted in Sweden, these innovative vessels deliver exceptional performance while combining sleek design, advanced marine technology, and a true

tags: Boat Show, Boating, cruiser, day boat, eco, Electric, Great Lakes, Propulsion, Riverfront Marine Sales & Service, X Shore

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Images courtesy of Mary Robinson. Highfield USA gathered dealers and industry partners in Cadillac, Michigan, for its 2025 Dealer Meeting, outlining ambitious goals for the coming years while celebrating the company’s rapid rise in the U.S. market. CEO Christophe Lavigne set the tone with a clear message, noting that

tags: Highfield, trade, Tohatsu, tariff, Skyhook, Simrad, Rotax, Nuova Jolly, national, Mercury Marine, Boat Show, Ft Lauderdale, Flux Marine, EZ Loader, Dealerships, day boat, cruiser, Cadillac, BRP, Boating

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

It’s all here at NIBS 2025! The Newport International Boat Show (NIBS) presented by BankNewport is one of the largest and most prestigious in the Northeast, takes place September 11–14, 2025, spanning over seventeen acres in historic downtown Newport, Rhode Island. Walk the docks to view a

by: Benny Feehley

tags: Beyond the Great Lakes, Boat Show, Boating News, Event, Lifestyle, marine industry, Promotions & Giveaways

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