Boat Shows & VYS Rendezvous

The Newport Beach International Boat Show (NBIBS) is back. Together we plan to bring a new and reimagined vision to the yachting world.

Incorporating live entertainment, immersive activations and beautiful yachts from top builders and brokerages, the event offers attendees a one-of-a-kind experience that captures the essence of Newport Beach's elevated lifestyle.

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With both on-land and on-water areas to explore, the footprint will immerse your senses as you browse, shop and dine the trendy boutiques, sponsored lounges and beautiful restaurants in the area.

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From recreational watercraft to large luxury yachts and everything in between we look forward to welcoming you in April 16-19 2026.

The Suncoast Boat Show takes place along 65,000 sq. ft. of dock space at Marina Jack in Sarasota, FL, and features a selection of vessels, both in-water and on-land.

Explore it all - from motor yachts and sportfishers to inflatables and kayaks. You'll also find tents packed with marine electronics and accessories, along with retail items like clothing, jewelry, and art.

Every Boat Type You're Looking For - New Or Brokerage

Whether you're after a bluewater cruising sailboat, a catamaran, a trawler for the Great Loop, an offshore sport fisher, a center console for Galveston Bay, or even a family pontoon - the Kemah Boat Crawl has one for you to board!

For the 10th year, the Connecticut Spring Boat Show returns to historic Essex, uniting boaters, builders, and marine businesses along the Connecticut River—set within a town celebrating 250 years and honoring the past, present, and future of boating.

The 2025 Show featured 70 boats on display and over 50 exhibitors. Together with our sponsors and 2,000+ attendees, we raised over $17,000 for Sails Up 4 Cancer. While weather dampened some of the action planned for the five bands on the docket, 2026 promises even more—with expanded performance and exhibit areas and an even larger lineup of boats.

When: Thursday, July 23 – Sunday, July 26.

Where: Provincetown Marina, 9 Ryder Street Ext., Provincetown, MA 02657

Theme: Pirates & Privateers. Think boat decorations, costumes, and more.

The Boats Afloat Show is presented by the Northwest Yacht Brokers Association and recognized as the largest floating boat show in the Pacific Northwest. The next Boats Afloat Show occurs September 17-20, 2026!

This must-attend show offers a wide variety of boats in one exquisite location – powerboats, sailboats, day boats, long range cruising yachts – and much more! Guests also enjoy a full line-up of curated events while charting their next adventure: live music, delicious beverages and fun activities for the whole family.

Organized by the Northwest Yacht Brokers Association since 1978, you’ll discover a world-class fleet of boats and experience the latest innovations in boating technology with industry professionals who are ready to help you create your next adventure.

The Newport International Boat Show (NIBS), one of the largest and most prestigious boat shows in the Northeast, spans over seventeen acres with multiple interconnected show sites in historic downtown Newport, Rhode Island. Walk the docks and admire a spectacular display of shiny new sailboats and powerboats, some making their first-ever debut in the United States. On the land side, you’ll find hundreds of marine products, services and accessories to enhance the boating lifestyle. Also on deck are educational seminars, in-water boating courses and VIP experiences.

The Boat Show will run from September 17-20, 2026. This Fall event, set in a stunning location, offers even more reasons to visit. Surrounded by grand coastal scenery, historic sites, trendy boutiques, and world-class restaurants, it’s the perfect opportunity to combine your passion for boating with the charm of Newport and the beauty of New England in the fall.

October brings the transformation of Ego Alley and Annapolis Harbor into a boater’s dream, as floating docks create a temporary marina showcasing new and premiering boats and the latest in boating accessories, equipment and apparel during the Annapolis Powerboat Show. 

Whether you are a boater, angler, or just getting started, you will want to grab your family and head to downtown Annapolis and soak in the boating lifestyle, catch up with old boating friends, and make new ones as you walk the docks.

Thursday, October 8: 10:00am to 6:30pm

Friday, October 9: 10:00am to 6:30pm

Saturday, October 10: 10:00am to 6:30pm

Sunday, October 11: 10:00am to 5:00pm

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is the greatest boat show on the seven seas. Owned by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) and produced by Informa Markets, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is recognized as the largest in-water boat show in the world.

Located steps from the beach in sunny South Florida, FLIBS spans nearly 90 acres across three million square feet of exhibit space that is connected by an intricate network of water and ground transportation services. The five-day show attracted over 100,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors representing 52 countries with more than 1,300 boats on display in 2022. Products range from superyachts to sunglasses and everything in between.

Wednesday 10/28: 12pm - 7pm

Thursday 10/29: 10am - 7pm

Friday 10/30: 10am - 7pm

Saturday 10/31: 10am - 7pm

Sunday 11/1: 10am - 5pm