ORLANDO, Fla. — The Marine Industry Association of Central Florida is hosting the Orlando Boat Show for a three-day event Aug. 18 - 20 at the Orange County Convention Center, North Hall B.
The show features 20 of Central Florida’s top boat dealers representing more than 80 manufacturers with 400 boats on display — featuring a wide variety of boats including bowriders, center consoles, deck boats, flats boats, freshwater fishing boats, jet boats, pontoons, and surf boats to fit any lifestyle.
Extra incentives are available only during the show from dealers and manufacturers such as extended warranties, service packages, waived dockage, enhanced electronics, and accessory packages.
Tickets are $10 per person, per day and can be purchased online at https://orlandoboatshow.com/tickets or at the gate. Kids under 12 are free.
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Family-friendly activities during the boat show include:
- NEW: Hook The Future kid’s fishing clinic
- Captain Don Dingman, as seen on the Sportsman Channel’s Hook The Future TV show, presents kid’s fishing clinics and interactive discussions of basic fishing techniques, tackle, safety, and conservation. Kids aged 5-15 receive a free rod and reel combo following each clinic while supplies last.
- Twiggy, the waterskiing squirrel returns!
- Kids aged 12 and under can catch a live fish at the Let’s Go Fishing Trout Pond and receive a custom caricature driving a boat by Cartoon You Caricatures.
- Try the Virtual Saltwater Fishing Simulator to experience the excitement of competition to catch a bull dolphin.
- The Fishing Zone is devoted to all types of fishing gear, including freshwater and saltwater rod and reels, freshwater, and saltwater lures, clothing for a great day on the water, and all types of fishing gear and accessories.
The show is from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.