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76th Annual Jacksonville Boat Show


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 01/28/2024
The 76th Annual Jacksonville Boat Show sponsored by VyStar Credit Union, brings the area's top boat 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.

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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, Strike Zone, 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 for the general public is $10.00 per automobile per day.

*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.

Location:

1000 Water St
Jacksonville, FL, 32204
United States

Phone:

(904) 630-4000
Contact name: 
Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
Email address: 
The event has already taken place on this date: 
01/28/2024
Time: 
Friday 11am – 6pm Saturday 10am – 6pm Sunday 10am – 4pm
Price: 
Adult $15.00 Children ages 5 – 12 $5.00 
(Under 5 are free) Seniors: $12.00 (55) Military and First Responders: $12.00 with ID

Ages

All Ages Adults & kids together Adults without kids