Meet You At the Metro!

Discover Boating and more at the Progressive® Metro Boat Show.

Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 9:00 am

Mark your calendar! The 17th annual Progressive® Metro Boat Show, the largest in-water boat show in the Midwest, is coming to Lake St. Clair on September 17-20, with boats 50 feet or more in length on display and for sale.

The Progressive® Metro Boat Show is produced by the Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA) and is designed to immerse attendees into a marina setting with a picturesque boardwalk lined with beautiful boats along the coast of Lake St. Clair, making this show a joy to attend. Boats featured include new and previously owned fishing boats, cruisers, yachts, pontoon boats, personal watercraft, canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards. The show is a great place to get a first look at the new 2027 model introductions, and for end-of-season deals from quality yacht brokers and dealers. It is also a great place to learn more about boating, and just to have some fun. Promotions include a variety of food trucks, beer tents, yard games, kids’ crafts, and more, providing hours of entertainment for the whole family. Live music from local bands is scheduled to perform, including Soul & Roll, The Beach Katz, The Pool Boys, and Lamar Woodall.

Michigan is the third largest marine market in the country, with an $11.8 billion annual impact to Michigan’s economy, and estimates say four million people in Michigan enjoy the sport each year. Boating is a popular recreational pastime for Michiganders, and the Progressive® Metro Boat Show is a terrific place to experience a day near the water among boats and boating enthusiasts!

The show, located at Lake St. Clair Metropark, will be held September 17-20, 2026. Admission: $15 for adults onsite, $10 when purchased online, children 12 and under free with an adult. Parking is $10, or free to those with a Metroparks permit.

Hours:

Thursday & Friday: 1PM – 7:30PM
Saturday: 11AM – 7:30PM
Sunday: 11AM – 6PM

The Progressive® Metro Boat Show is sponsored by Progressive Insurance, the Huron Clinton Metroparks, and Great Lakes Scuttlebutt, the official publication of MBIA Boat Shows. For more information and current promotions visit metroboatshow.net. General Park information can be found at metroparks.com or by calling 1-800-47-PARKS. Limited transient boating is available, contact the Metropark for booking dockage.