2026 Atlantic City Boat Show Features
SALUTING OUR HEROES
To express our gratitude for your service, all active/veteran military, active/retired first responders and USCG & USCGA members can take advantage of FREE admission on Wednesday, February 25.
Simply show your military/first responder/USCG & USCGA valid identification card along with photo ID at Will Call to receive your complimentary ticket.
Taste Atlantic City
Thursday Evening
Taste Atlantic City reimagines Atlantic City Restaurant Week as a month-long dining celebration taking place throughout March. The revamped experience will feature tiered, boldly curated menus that promise a mouthwatering experience for locals and visitors alike. Taste Atlantic City will launch at the 11th Annual Captain’s Table during the Discover Boating Atlantic City Boat Show on Thursday, February 26, from–8 p.m.
Discover Boating Beach Club
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Bring on the summer vibes! Kick back with your crew to enjoy music, sip island-inspired cocktails and mocktails, play beach games, and soak up the fun all throughout the show.
Fred’s Shed How-to Center—presented by Progressive®
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Tips, tricks, and DIY advice for every boater—from first-timers to experienced captains. Have a boat or engine problem you haven’t been able to fix? Stop by and ask our tech expert about it.
Art of Casting Pond
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Learn the art casting! Experts from Goose Hummok, a leading New England Saltwater Fishing Outfitter, will demo their skills and share pro tips for perfecting your cast from atop 30' fishing tank. Plus, check out the top names in saltwater fishing gear, products, and services.
Paddlesports Experience
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Experience the fun of paddlesports. Watch on-water demos or grab a paddle and try it yourself! Test rides available on a first-come, first-served basis. Open to guests age 10 years or older.
Demo Times:
Wednesday-Friday:12pm–7pm
Saturday: 10am–7pm
Sunday:10am–5pm
Fishing Seminars
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Presented by The Fisherman Magazine
Click Here to View Fishing Seminar Schedule
Expert anglers will share tips and tricks to help you improve your catch. Sessions cover a variety of fishing topics—from proper rigging for big game fishing to offshore angling to how to land a trophy striper.
Classic & Wooden Boat Collection
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Take a step back in time and see classic and vintage boats dating back 72 years. Boats on display include a restored 1951 wooden Chris Craft Holiday and a 1968 Steven Hydroplane powered by a L-88 427 cubic inch blower engine—one of just three such boats remaining that survived the harsh racing life.
Sand Art
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Watch award winning professional sand sculptor John Gowdy transform a pile of sand into an amazing work of art. Make sure to snap a photo and share with your friends.
Build-A-Boat—Kids’ Toy Boat Building
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Little skippers will have boatloads of fun creating a one-of-a-kind toy boat to take home as a show souvenir.
Schedule:
Wednesday–Friday 3pm–7:30pm
Saturday 10am–7:30pm
Sunday 10am–5:30pm
Fishing Frenzy
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Little anglers can reel in the fun as they try their hand at “catching the big one” in a special ball-pit pond. It’s fin-tastic fun for kids 8 and younger.
The Big Catch—Photo Op
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Capture the fun of a day at the show with your crew. Strike a pose with “Tiny Tuna,” a 10-foot, 1000-pound tuna caught off the waters of Nova Scotia. Be sure to share and tag #tinytuna.
Virtual Reality Adventure Game
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Enjoy a splash-tastic adventure without leaving the show floor. This hands-on VR experience brings boating to life so you can virtually experience the excitement of a day on the water.