The Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show returns to the historic seaport town of Annapolis every April to showcase new and brokerage boats including catamarans, monohulls, family cruisers, daysailers, and inflatables. Click here for full details.
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s waterfront will be filled with unique watercraft and their passionate owners and builders at Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival XLI on Friday-Sunday, Oct. 4-6. You’re invited to marvel at the craftsmanship and innovation showcased through these vessels alongside hundreds of small craft enthusiasts at one of the nation’s largest gatherings of its kind. Now in its 41st year, this family-friendly festival runs 10am-5pm all three days. Learn more about all the festivities planned at cbmm.org/MASCF.
Wooden and fiberglass classics, vintage racers, and other antique boats return to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum from June 13-15 for the 37th Antique & Classic Boat Festival and Coastal Arts Fair. Hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society, this Father’s Day weekend tradition is one of the largest classic boat shows in the Mid-Atlantic region and annually brings a sense of nostalgia to the Miles River and CBMM’s waterfront campus. In addition to the wide range of vessels on display representing a multitude of makers and eras, the Antique & Classic Boat Festival is accompanied by a juried Coastal Arts Fair showcasing vendors whose products, services, and art represent boats, the water, and coastal life. Guests can purchase their two-day tickets for Friday-Saturday or Saturday-Sunday online now or at the door. No single-day tickets will be sold to this rain or shine event. For safety reasons, non-service…
Held at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, Maryland. More than 350 boats on display, including sportfishing vessels, cruisers, powerboats, and 140 exhibitors. Visit website for full list of vendors. Click here for full details.
October 9th through 12th. Sailors from around the globe gather in beautiful downtown Annapolis every October for the Annapolis Sailboat Show. This annual celebration of sailing features floating docks lined with sailboats from manufacturers around the world. Multihulls, monohulls, cruisers, racers, sailing dinghies and more. Show tents line the shore, stocked with the latest in nautical gear and accessories, electronics, communication equipment, sails, rigging, education, charter companies, clubs and more. Seasoned and novice sailors alike are invited to expand their horizons and connect with fellow sailors during this internationally acclaimed show. Click here for full details.
October 2nd through 5th at Annapolis City Dock. 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. Click here for full details.
The Bay Bridge Boat Show features a large selection of powerboats, boating seminars, marine gear, accessories, and apparel, as well as a selection of food tracks, and outdoor bars. Click here for the full schedule and details.
Angling, outdoors, and conservation news recap for the week ending January 28th
73rd Annual expo returns to the Virginia Beach Conventional Center. If you’ve been thinking of buying a boat or upgrading what you currently have, now is the time to buy! Boat dealers from all over the state will be under one roof with their inventory and ready to make a deal! Whether you want to see the latest 2026 boat models, custom boats or watercraft and jet skis this will be your chance to check them out all in one location. The Boat Show offers plenty of family fun, too! A day on your boat is a relaxing way to reconnect with your family and is more affordable than you might think. Bring the family and learn how easy and affordable boating can be! Click here for the full schedule of events and details.