Washington D.C. Boat Show

DC Boat Show announced that tickets are now on sale for its upcoming event on May 3-5, 2024, on and around the waterfront (150 National Plaza) at National Harbor. The popular show will run from 10 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. General admission tickets are $30 per person, $20 for active duty military and first responders. New this year is a special VIP ticket—a luxury VIP Boating Experience.  

The VIP Boating Experience ticket that includes a one hour boat ride on the Potomac River provided by the Annapolis School of Seamanship. Participants will have a choice of selecting from six new boats that will provide a private tour of the Potomac—a great opportunity to see the Washington monuments from the water. Included in the package is parking at National Harbor, a top shelf bourbon tasting and signature cocktails, grazing table and appetizers by Fogo de Chão, lounge space and private restrooms with private balcony overlooking the show (hosted by UpTop Cigars) with outdoor cigar experience on the balcony. The VIP Boating Experience is $225 per person. Tickets for the show are available here.     

Kick off the boating season on the beautiful Potomac River and tour a variety of sail and power boats—new to quality pre-owned for immediate sale and to order. There will be food and drinks for purchase, live music throughout the show and a wide array of vendor tents with the latest boating gear. Experts will be on hand with seminars throughout the weekend.  Other activities include a mobile golf simulator by the Caddy Wagon and an upscale golf cart vendor with more activities and vendors being added. There will also be opportunities to get out on the water in REI kayaks, pedal boats and paddleboards. 

National Harbor with its eight hotels, 40 restaurants and more than 160 retail outlets (including Tanger Outlets,) is the perfect location for anyone planning an overnight or a long weekend. 

For more information on the DC Boat Show, visit www.dcboatshows.com. Exhibitor opportunities are still available.