{"id":9497,"date":"2017-08-10T14:48:27","date_gmt":"2017-08-10T14:48:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.goboatingflorida.com\/?page_id=9497"},"modified":"2026-02-04T03:31:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T03:31:06","slug":"2023-bonita-springs-boat-show-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/goboatingflorida.com\/?page_id=9497","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Where is the boat show?<\/b><br \/>\nOur Annual Spring Show is outdoors on the grounds of the Bonita Springs Poker Room. It is on Bonita Beach Road between I-75 and U.S. 41. At the intersection of Bonita Beach Road and Old U.S. 41. 28010 Race Track Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135<\/p>\n<p><b>What are the dates and hours?<\/b><br \/>\nThursday, February 26, 10AM\u20135PM<br \/>\nFriday, February 27, 10AM\u20135PM<br \/>\nSaturday, February 28, 10AM\u20135PM<br \/>\nSunday, March 1, 10AM\u20134PM<\/p>\n<p><b>Where do I park?<\/b><br \/>\nThere is plenty of convenient FREE on-site parking.<\/p>\n<p><b>How much does it cost?<\/b><br \/>\nAdmission is $10.00, children under 16 free with a paid adult. There are no advanced ticket sales.<\/p>\n<p><b>What kinds of boats will I find?<\/b><br \/>\nWith nearly all of the area\u2019s major dealers on hand, there is a wide range of makes and models of boats up to about 40\u2019. Fishing boats, flats and bay boats, deck boats, pontoon boats, cruising boats, personal watercraft and more.<\/p>\n<p><b>What if I already own a boat?<\/b><br \/>\nThis is more than just a display of boats. There are loads of accessory displays with electronic equipment, motors, fishing equipment, boat lifts, and more. Plus, you\u2019ll find a wide variety of service companies, insurance, marine financing and educational information to help you get the most out of your time on the water.<\/p>\n<p><b>Will there be food and drinks?<\/b><br \/>\nStop by the Go Boating Florida Riverside Pub, our pub and food area at the show. And, of course, the Bonita Springs Poker Room is open with a full range of quality food items- stop in the Poker Room and enjoy the \u201cBrass Tap\u201d with a wide array of local brews.<\/p>\n<p><b>Will there be Entertainment?<\/b><br \/>\nStop by the Go Boating Florida Riverside Pub at the show and enjoy daily live music.<\/p>\n<p><b>Can I bring my pet?<\/b><br \/>\nSorry, pets are not allowed. We are animal lovers but given the scope of the show and insurance\/liability issues, we cannot welcome pets.<\/p>\n<p><b>Who puts on this show?<\/b><br \/>\nThe Bonita Springs Boat Show is owned by the Marine Industries Association of Southwest Florida. 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.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The association also owns the Fort Myers Boat Show, held in downtown Fort Myers in November, and the Charlotte County Boat Show held at the Charlotte County Fairgrounds in January.<\/p>\n<p>Questions?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Send us an email at <a href=\"mailto:info@miaswf.com\">info@miaswf.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where is the boat show? 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