November 14th – 17th, 2024
The 52nd Annual Fort Myers Boat Show, the region’s premier display of boats and boating products, returns to downtown Thursday, November 14th through Sunday, November 17th.
With a beautiful setting along the Caloosahatchee River, you will see the very best that boating has to offer. This is the largest display of boats, boating products, and services on Florida’s west coast. The variety of sizes and styles of boats continues to grow with well over 100 manufacturers on display.
Exhibits pack the whole riverfront area of Downtown Fort Myers spread throughout Centennial Park, the Caloosa Sound Convention Center and stretching along Edwards Drive from west of Monroe Street to east of Lee Street. Whether you are in the market for a boat, looking to repower or upgrade your current boat, or just want to see what’s new, you will find what you are looking for at this show.
The Caloosa Sound Convention Center will overflow with engines, electronics, boat lifts, paddle boards, apparel, fishing gear, marine services and all the great gear and gadgets boaters love. Be sure to visit our “Know Before You Go” display in the lobby of the Convention Center, local boating experts will be on hand to answer questions about basic boating knowledge, boat safety, and where to go to have fun on the water. Capt. Terry Fisher will be back with informative fishing Seminars in the Convention Center featuring inshore & offshore fishing tips, tricks and techniques.
It’s a big show, so take the time to relax and enjoy one of our several food and beverage areas within the show. Food lovers will find a wide array of options available at the show and in the Downtown area. Many downtown restaurants and bars are a short walk away, including the beautiful Luminary Hotel overlooking the show. Be sure to get a wristband as you exit for same day re-entry.
New this year- the Boat Show offers loads of FREE PARKING at the City of Palms Park (Baseball Stadium), 2201 Edison Ave, Fort Myers, Florida 33901, with free shuttle drop off and pickup at both show entrances. Multiple Shuttles running continuous service to keep wait times minimal.
ADMISSION: $20. Children 15 and younger are free with a paid adult admission. Tickets may be purchased online or at a show entrance.
MAIN ENTRANCE: Bay Street & Heitman St (Next to the Post Office)
EAST ENTRANCE: Bay Street & Lee Street
SHOW HOURS:
Thursday, November 14: 10am-6pm
Friday, November 15: 10am-6pm
Saturday, November 16: 10am-6pm
Sunday, November 17: 10am-5pm
PARKING AND SHUTTLE SERVCIES: FREE and CONVEINENT Boat Show Parking with shuttle service to show entrances at the City of Palms Park (Baseball Stadium 1 mile south of Boat Show.) 2201 Edison Ave, Fort Myers, Florida 33901
-Enter Parking area at Edison Ave. & Central Ave (Signs will help guide you)
-Shuttle Service picks up and drops off at:
-Main Show Entrance (Bay St. & Heitman St.)
-East Show Entrance (Bay St. & Lee St.)
-City of Palms Park (Parking Area)
– Multiple Shuttles running continuous service to keep wait times minimal
Additional Paid parking may be found in the Downtown area at the Edison Parking Garage (Monroe St. & Bay St.), Main Street Parking garage (Jackson St. & First St.), and the Florida Repertory Theatre Lot (between Hendry St. & Jackson St. along Bay St.)
MARINE INDSUTRIES ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA:
The Fort Myers Boat Show, is owned by the Marine Industries Association of Southwest Florida. The MIA is a leader in promoting the marine industry and advocating for safe, responsible and sustainable boating practices. To learn more visit www.miaswf.com.
Additional Questions? Please email [email protected]