Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Fort Lauderdale, FL · Sports

When: October 28 – November 1, 2026
Where: Bahia Mar Yachting Center · Fort Lauderdale · FL
Cost: Not confirmed
Status: Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule

The world's largest in-water boat show, run since 1961 by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida across more than three million square feet of exhibit space at Bahia Mar and other waterfront sites in Fort Lauderdale. The five-day show draws over 100,000 attendees and more than 1,300 boats from exhibitors representing over 90 countries. It underscores Fort Lauderdale's identity as the yachting capital of the world.

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