The North Florida Marine Association will host the 76th Annual Jacksonville Boat Show January 26 - 28 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water Street, Jacksonville. This beloved North Florida event has been bringing together the boating community since 1947.
This year’s Boat Show, sponsored by VyStar Credit Union, brings new dealers to the Convention Center, ensuring attendees will see even more boat brands than in prior shows. Showgoers will enjoy three days of water-related fun, family-friendly activities, and educational seminars—as well as amazing deals on hundreds of boats and thousands of accessories. Boat Show attendees will also be among the first to see and board brand-new models of all types of watercraft, including fishing boats, cruisers, ski boats, pontoons, inflatables, personal watercraft, and more.
The 76th Annual Jacksonville Boat Show highlights include:
·Daily: A wide range of vendors will feature boating accessories, resources, tips, and gear. See the latest boat models on display throughout the Prime Osborn’s 75,000 square-foot show floor.
·Daily: Live music will be on deck, featuring Mango, the 1-Man Island Band! Mango’s style has been described as Harry Belafonte meets Jimmy Buffett meets Bob Marley. An awesome vibe!
·Saturday: The first 100 kids to visit the Jacksonville Sail and Power Squadron booth (#B10-11) on Saturday only will receive a FREE life vest courtesy of VyStar Credit Union.
·Saturday and Sunday, 10am – 1pm: Donna Frantz with Fishing 101 will host FREE Kids Fishing Clinics. The first 100 kids each day to complete the interactive clinic will receive a rod and reel combo, courtesy of Continental Battery Systems.
·Saturday and Sunday, 2pm: During seminar presentations, Captain Kevin Faver and Captain Kirk Waltz of The Outdoors Show on 1010XL will discuss fishing tips, tricks, and tactics. Sponsored by Shimano and Strike Zone.
Show sponsors include VyStar Credit Union, Continental Battery Systems, StrikeZone, Shimano, and AgPro. Tickets on sale at www.boatjax.com
Hours and Admission: Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center is located at 1000 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204. Boat Show hours are 11am to 6pm Friday, January 26; 10am to 6pm Saturday, January 27; and 10am to 4pm Sunday, January 28. Admission is $15 for adults; $5 for children 12 and under; and $12 for seniors, military, and first responders with ID. Food is purchased from the vendors and is not included with admission. Pets are not allowed unless they are certified service animals. For more information, visit www.boatjax.com
Parking
Parking for the general public is $10.00 per automobile per day.
ABOUT THE NORTH FLORIDA MARINE ASSOCIATION: The purpose of the North Florida Marine Association is to foster and promote safe boating in the Northeast Florida Area; to aid and assist in the proposal and adoption of suitable laws and regulations relating to boats and safe boating; to promote social activities and education between its members and exchange ideas on promotions and sales of their products and services, and to aid, assist, and conduct displays of boats, equipment, and allied products and services. High-resolution photos available here. To become a member or learn more, visit www.boatjax.com