2025 New England Boat Show Features
Discover Boating Beach Club
Space K22
Bring on the summer vibes. Kick back with your crew and discover the best of boating—enjoy music, food, drinks, beach games, and more.
• Tasting New England: Boat Appetit food tastings that celebrate New England’s unique food culture on Thursday, Friday & Saturday
• Boating Feud Game—Saturday: A fun, fast-paced nautical version of the classic TV game show
• Boat Appetit Stage—Saturday: Live cooking demos and tasting with Chef Lambert Givens from Hunters Kitchen who famously 'Beat Bobby Flay'
Float & Flow: SUP Pool
Space F10
Namaste meets nautical. Experience zen on the water as our certified instructors guide you through an easy intro to paddleboard yoga, or just take a paddleboard out for a short spin. Courtesy of SUP YO Adventures. On-water demos available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Demo Times:
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 12pm–7pm
Saturday: 10am–7pm
Sunday: 10am–5pm
Art of Casting Pond
Space J2
Learn the art of casting from the experts at Goose Hummock, a leading New England Saltwater Fishing Outfitter atop a 30' fishing tank. Plus, check out the top names in saltwater fishing gear, products, and services.
Saltwater Fishing Seminars
Space J2
Presented by Goose Hummock Shops Expert anglers will share tips and tricks to help you improve your catch. Sessions cover a variety of fishing topics—from boat set-up, proper rigging for big game fishing to offshore angling to how to land a trophy Tuna.
Fred’s Shed How-to Center—presented by Progressive®
Space C9
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.
Classic & Wooden Boat Collection
Space D8
If you’re a fan of classic boats or simply appreciate the chance to see a bit of nautical history, be sure to check out this collection of elegant boats from the past. Step back in time to admire the craftsmanship and beauty of vintage wooden boats dating back 80 years.
America’s Boating Club® Boating Simulator
Space Booth 663
Get “hands-on” practice in boating skills such as docking, pivot turns, stopping and more using a real Mercury throttle and steering wheel.
Live Music—Pete’s One Mann Band
Space K22
Experience the best one-man “5-piece band” on the East Coast—Pete Mann plays hits from ABBA to Zeppelin.
The Big Catch—Photo Op
Space J2
Capture the fun of a day at the show with your family and friends. Pose with this year’s Big Catch—"Tiny Tuna” for a story about the one that didn’t get away.
Kids’ Boating
Space G75
Boatloads of fun on the water—just for kids! Young mariners can splash around a mini lake in a paddleboat.
Wednesday–Friday 3pm–7:30pm
Saturday 10am–7:30pm
Sunday 10am–5:30pm
Build-A-Boat—Toy Boat Building
Space G75
Little skippers will have boatloads of fun creating a one-of-a-kind toy boat to take home as a show souvenir.
Wednesday–Friday 3pm–7:30pm
Saturday 10am–7:30pm
Sunday 10am–5:30pm