The 29th annual Charleston Boat Show will be held January 23-25, 2009 at the North Charleston Convention Center.
This event is the Lowcountry’s biggest boat show and sale featuring the latest models, many offered at discount prices. The region’s leading dealers will be on-site to showcase a multitude of powerboats including: sport cruisers, motor and express yachts, sport fishing boats, center console fishing boats, bass boats, bow riders, deck and aluminum boats, ski and pontoon boats, runabouts, bay boats, shallow water flat skiffs and family cruisers.
Exhibitors will feature an extensive assortment of the latest in marine and fishing products including: fishing tackle and accessories, marine electronics, boat lifts, dock systems, and marine finance and insurance and nautical artwork.
This year’s Show is sure to please as it presents some exciting features including:
- Boaters “Wine Down” during the new free wine tasting event held on the exhibit floor from 5pm-7pm Friday and Saturday evenings
- The Kids’ Fishing Clinic presented by Captain Don Dingman of TV’s “Hook the Future.” This educational experience is taught by marine wildlife experts, and will focus on teaching children fishing ethics as well as how to select the right lures and tackle, tie knots and cast nets.. For the adult fishing enthusiasts there will be educational seminars conducted by Captain Dingman as well as local fishing captains. These seminars will cover various fishing related topics and are scheduled Saturday and Sunday of the Show
- Kids’ Painting Classes presented byYellowfin Gallery, Jump Castle and Face Painting
- Fishing Simulator presented by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
- Electronics Trailer presented by Raymarine
- Miami Coast Guard Boating Safety Trailer
- Great selection of food from Lowcountry Boils including Frogmore Stew, pulled pork sandwiches, boiled peanuts and more.
The Charleston Boat Show is hosted by the Tri County Marine Trade Association. Promotional Partners include WEZL 103.5, WCBD TV-2, and Tidelines. The Show is produced by JBM & Associates. Click here to view the events calendar listing on Coastal Companion.
Show Hours: Friday, January 23: noon-7pm, Saturday: January 25: 10am-7pm; Sunday, January 26: 11am-6pm
Tickets: $9 adults; Kids 12 and under- FREE; $5 after 5pm
Parking: FREE