Thursday, Feb 5 – 12 PM – 6 PM (VIP Preview)
Friday, Feb 6 – 10 AM – 6 PM
Saturday, Feb 7 – 10 AM – 7 PM
Sunday, Feb 8 – 10 AM – 4 PM

Your ticket is valid for one day only—VIP Preview tickets are valid Thursday only, while GA and Military/Veteran/First Responder tickets are valid Friday through Sunday only.

VIP Preview Day gives you early access to The Chesapeake Bay Boat Show on Thursday only from 12 PM to 6 PM—before the general public. It’s a chance to see the boats, meet exhibitors, and explore without the weekend crowds. VIP tickets are non-transferable, valid only for Thursday, and are final sale. One ticket per person is required. Limited availability, so grab yours early!

Yes, you can buy tickets online or at the door on show days, but tickets are cheaper online—and buying ahead lets you skip the line, while military discounts are only available at the door with ID.

You can buy new boats at the show. Some exhibitors have used boat listings in their spaces.

No pets are allowed in the show. Only guide dogs, signal dogs, or other animals individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability are allowed.

Yes, strollers are allowed.

Yes, with dealer restrictions.

Yes, there is a food court with seating.

Yes, there are plenty of disabled parking spaces!

Yes, parking is free!