Boat Show Season 2026

A favorite time of year for all those who LAKE is Boat Show Season - usually occurring at the beginning of every year, January - March.  For us, it means SPRING is just around the corner.  It seems the lake community revs up into high gear for a new boating season as soon as the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve!  

Many enjoy attending several boat shows each year.  Favorite shows are within about a 3 hour driving range.  Attending shows allows a great reason to get out and go visit another city, reconnect with other boating friends aka "your lake people," and getting excited for a new lake season by checking out the vendors - favorite boat brands, marinas, lake life brands and lake-oriented businesses.  

Attached is the list of 2026 boat shows you might like to attend - in order by date.  All shows are a reasonable drive from the lake area.  (We'll try to update this listing each year as soon as we get confirmed info, but also keep the contact information on hand so that you know how to reach out annually for additional information, vendor apps, vendor lists, floorplans/maps and tickets.)

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The Discover Boating Nashville Boat Show
Music City Center
201 Fifth Avenue South
Nashville, TN  37203
CONTACT:
Kim Muncy
502-957-0471
[email protected]
nashvilleboatshow.com
Facebook:  @nashvilleboatshow
Instagram:  @nashboatshow
HOSTS:  Discover Boating, Nashville Boat Show, Music City Center
SPONSORS:  To be announced.

​2026 DATES: 2026 event paused - we await confirmation for future events.
SCHEDULE:
​JAN ? - Thursday - 2pm-9pm
JAN ? - Friday - 12pm-9pm
JAN ? - Saturday- 10am-9pm
JAN ? - Sunday - 11am-5pm

Photo: Nashville Boat Show (Facebook)

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The Huntsville Boat Show
Von Braun Center
700 Monroe Street SW
Huntsville, AL  36801
​256-533-1953
[email protected]
​huntsvilleboatshow.com
Facebook:  @huntsvilleboatshow
Instagram:  @huntsvilleboatshow

2026 DATES:  January 16-18, 2026
SCHEDULE:
JAN 16 - Friday - 10am-8pm
JAN 17 - Saturday - 10am-8pm
JAN 18 - Sunday - 11am-5pm  ​

SHOW ADMISSION:
Single Day Admission:  $12
Single Day Ticket Savings for Military, Seniors and First Responders:  $10
Child Ticket:  $5 6-12 years old (5 & under free)
​Weekend Pass:  $20

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Legends Boat Show 
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
3198 Speedway Blvd
​Lincoln / Talladega, AL  35096
Facebook:  Legends Boat Show
HOSTS:  AmFirst, Woods Surfside Marina

FREE CONCERT Saturday night featuring "Deputy 5".

2026 DATES:  January 16-18, 2026
SCHEDULE:
JAN 16 - Friday - 12pm-8pm
JAN 17 - Saturday - 10am-8pm
JAN 18 - Sunday - 12pm-5pm  ​

SHOW ADMISSION:
FREE admission and parking

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The 53rd Annual Birmingham Boat Show
Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center ("The BJCC")
LOCATION ADDRESS:
​2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N
Birmingham, AL 35203
CONTACT:
Birmingham Sport & Boat Show Inc.
P.O. Box 2675
Rockport, Texas 78381
361-446-4040
[email protected]
birminghamboatshow.com
Facebook: Birmingham Sport and Boat Show
Instagram:  @birminghamboatshow
​HOSTS:  Birmingham Boat Show, The BJCC
SPONSORS:  CBS 42, Sylacauga Marine & ATV Inc., Tracker Boats, Yamaha, Ranger Boats, The Lakeside Life Magazine

2026 DATES:  January 22-25, 2026
SCHEDULE:
JAN 22 - Thursday - 12pm-8pm
JAN 23 - Friday - 12pm-8pm
JAN 24 - Saturday - 11am-8pm
JAN 25 - Sunday - 12pm-5pm  ​​

SHOW ADMISSION:  (Tickets sold at both the East & North Entrances.  Box office closes 45 mins prior to show closing)
ADULTS:  $15  (.50 cent per ticket charge added if purchased with a credit card)
CHILDREN:  FREE (12 years and under when accompanied by a paid adult)
Single Day Ticket Savings for Military, Seniors and First Responders:  $10
Child Ticket:  $5 6-12 years old (5 & under free)
​Weekend Pass:  $20

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2026 DATES:  February 5 - February 8, 2026 
FEB 5 - Thursday - 2pm-8pm
FEB 6 - Friday - 10am-8pm
FEB 7 - Saturday - 10am-8pm
FEB 8 - Sunday - 11pm-4pm

Chattanooga Boat Show
Chattanooga Convention Center
LOCATION ADDRESS:
One Carter Plaza
Chestnut Street Loading Dock
Chattanooga, TN 37402​
CONTACT:  see website - chattanoogaboatshow.com

SHOW ADMISSION:

Single Day Admission:  $14.99
Children 9 & Under:  $FREE
​(All sales are credit card only.  All tickets are subject to local fees and taxes.)

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2026 DATES:  February 27 - March 1, 2026 
FEB 27 - Friday - 11pm-7pm
FEB 28 - Saturday - 11am-7pm
MAR 1 - Sunday - 12pm-5pm

Alabama Boat Show and Expo
Barber Motorsports Park
LOCATION ADDRESS:
​The Shops of Grand River
Leeds, AL 35094
CONTACT:  Johnathon Burton, Show Operator
205-447-3773
[email protected]
alabamaboatshow.net
Facebook:  @alboatshow
​Instagram:  @alboatshow
HOSTS:  Alabama Boat Show and Expo, The Shops of Grand River
SPONSORS:  AmFirst Credit Union

SHOW ADMISSION:
Admission:  FREE
Each day brings prizes:  
FREE youth fishing rod and reed for 1st 100 kids 12-and-under (must be present)
FREE hat (courtesy of Sylacauga Marine & ATV) for 1st 125 to enter gate

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2026 DATES:  March 5 - March 8, 2026

MAR 5 - Thursday - 12pm - 8pm
MAR 6 - Friday - 10am - 8pm
MAR 7 - Saturday  - 10am - 8pm
MAR 8 - Sunday - 12pm - 5pm

Greater Nashville Boat Show
The Fairgrounds - Nashville
401 Wedgewood  Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
CONTACT:  
[email protected]
​greaternashvilleboatshow.com

SHOW ADMISSION:
Purchase tickets online @:
​​​greaternashvilleboatshow.com

For information on other 2026 boat shows that are further away like Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida, just Google 'boat show' info for the states you want to visit.    

Now, grab your favorite lake folks, pack up the vehicle and head out to the boat shows of your choice.  ENJOY!