2026 New York Boat Show Features
Saluting Our Heroes
To express our gratitude for your service, all active/veteran military, active/retired first responders and USCG & USCGA members can take advantage of FREE admission on Wednesday, January 21.
Simply show your military/first responder/USCG & USCGA valid identification card along with photo ID at Will Call to receive your complimentary ticket.
Discover Boating Beach Club
Space H50
Bring on the summer vibes! Kick back with your crew to enjoy music, sip island-inspired cocktails and mocktails, play beach games, and soak up the fun all throughout the show.
Fred's Shed How-To Center - presented by Progressive®
Space TBD
Tips, tricks, and DIY advice for every boater—from first-timers to experienced captains. Have a boat or engine problem you haven’t been able to fix? Stop by and ask our tech expert about it.
Virtual Reality Adventure Game
SPACE H50 Discover Boating Beach Club
Enjoy a splash-tastic adventure without leaving the show floor. This hands-on VR experience brings boating to life so you can virtually experience the excitement of a day on the water.
Golf Simulator
Space H50 Discover Boating Beach Club
Tee off at Tahoe! Step off the show floor and onto the fairway to experience the iconic 17th Hole of Lake Tahoe’s Edgewood Golf Course. Grab a club, take a swing and see what it feels like to play like the pros.
Build-a-Boat—Toy Boat Building
Space TBD
Little skippers will have boatloads of fun creating a one-of-a-kind toy boat to take home as a show souvenir.
Schedule:
Wednesday–Friday 3 pm–7:30 pm
Saturday 10am–7:30pm
Sunday 10 am–5:30pm
Fishing Frenzy
Space TBD
Little anglers can reel in the fun as they try their hand at “catching the big one” in a special ball-pit pond. It’s fin-tastic fun for kids 8 and younger.