Get Ready for the Annapolis Boat Show Season!

Published: Thursday, September 22, 2022 12:00 pm
By: Annapolis Boat Shows

A version of this article appeared in the Fall (September/October) 2022 of Great Lakes Scuttlebutt magazine.

Fall is just around the corner, and soon, Annapolis will be buzzing with visitors from across the globe. With the changing of the leaves and a crisp breeze in the air, fall marks the arrival of the Annapolis Boat Shows season. Visitors to downtown at the start of October will see Annapolis Harbor transformed to accommodate miles of floating docks in Ego Alley as it prepares to host the largest in-water sailboat show in the nation, the United States Sailboat Show presented by West Marine.

From October 13th through the 17th, leading sailboat manufacturers from around the world will be on the docks with their new and premiering boats for attendees to explore. Shoreside exhibit areas and tents boast nautical accessories and services, top educational courses return, and vacation charter companies will be onsite to answer questions and book vacations.

Not just for shopping, the shows provide a fun, informative, and entertaining weekend for all. Located in America’s sailing capital, visitors may also explore downtown Annapolis as local restaurants gear up for the occasion. Crab cakes and raw oysters will be freshly served up throughout the show days. With a variety of dining options, there is something for everyone for breakfast, lunch, dinner, happy hours, and late-night noshing.

Tickets are available on the Annapolis Boat Shows website, www.annapolisboatshows.com. Admission starts at just $22 for general admission when you purchase in advance. Tickets to the VIP Experience, presented by LaVictoire Finance, are also available for the entirety of the shows.