THE 12th ANNUAL CHARLOTTE COUNTY BOAT SHOW
JANUARY 17‐20, 2013
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL – The 12th Annual Charlotte County Boat Show is coming to the Charlotte
County Fairgrounds, January 17th – 20th. This is the area’s largest showing of boats and marine
products.
Every major dealer will be on hand with more than 250 boats estimated to be on display. The
Fairground’s Expo Hall will be loaded with a variety of marine accessories and services. There will be
marine supplies and accessories, boat lifts, clothing, yacht brokers, marinas, boatyards, service
suppliers and more.
The show is a great opportunity to learn more about area boating and safety. The U.S Coast Guard
Auxiliary, Power Squadron, and local Yacht Clubs can answer just about any questions you may have
about where to go and how to enjoy the amazing boating waters of Charlotte Harbor.
The ever popular Fishin’ Franks Bait & Tackle will hold Fishing Seminars throughout the four days.
You can learn from and talk with area guides about both inshore and offshore fishing. You’ll never
find a friendlier or more experienced crew than Fishin’ Frank and team always happy to answer all
your questions.
Admission to the show is free. There is a $5.00 parking fee for very convenient on‐site parking. The
show is open from 10AM‐6PM Thursday through Saturday and 10AM‐5PM on Sunday.
The Boat Show is located on the north end of Port Charlotte at the Charlotte County Fairgrounds.
2333 El Jobean Road (Route 776), Port Charlotte FL 33948. About 3 miles west of U.S. 41. Across
the street from the Charlotte County Sports Complex (Spring Training site of the Tampa Bay Rays).
The CHARLOTTE COUNTY BOAT SHOW is owned by the Southwest Florida Marine Industries
Association. The association, whose membership includes virtually every boat dealer and marine
related company in Southwest Florida, has protected the rights of boaters and promoted boating and
the marine industry in Southwest Florida for more than 40 years. The association also owns the FORT
MYERS SPRING BOAT SHOW, held at the Lee Civic Center in March and the FORT MYERS BOAT
SHOW, held in downtown Fort Myers in November.
Complete show details can be found at www.goboatingflorida.com.