The Press Release:
WHAT: The Discover Boating® New York Boat Show®, in partnership with Progressive®, docks at the Javits Center January 21-25, 2026, inviting tri-state water lovers to escape the cold and plunge into summer fun. The world’s first and longest running boat show has been a New York tradition since it started in 1905. With boating and fishing ranking as the top outdoor recreational activities in the U.S., there’s no better place to kick off America’s 250th birthday year! Tickets can be purchased at NYBoatshow.com (linked below).
With hundreds of new boats to see and shop, special show deals, fun for kids, the Discover Boating Beach Club, and free education for all levels, one of the tri-state’s best winter indoor events has something for everyone.
* Experience the #BoatLife in Real Life! Always wanted to try boating but not sure how to get started? The New York Boat Show offers the opportunity to climb aboard every type of boat and make plans to get on the water this summer, whether you rent, join a boat club, or own. Tour high-tech wake boats, tricked out runabouts, pontoons, fishing boats, kayaks, and luxurious yachts as big as a New York apartment.
* Buying a Boat? With hundreds of boats for every budget and lifestyle on display – and for sale – the New York Boat Show is the best place to see and shop incredible deals on the most comprehensive selection of boat brands and types in the Tri-State area. Plus, take advantage of show-only specials on the newest boating accessories, fishing equipment, marine electronics and on-the-water gear.
* Kid-friendly fun. The boat show invites little skippers to build their own toy boat, play Fishing Frenzy, and climb aboard hundreds of boats to play captain for the day!
* Boaters at every level can get their nautical questions answered with free tips and guidance from the experts at Fred’s Shed How-To Center, presented by Progressive®.
* Kick back and relax at the Discover Boating Beach Club to bring a little summer to your winter with music, drinks, beach games, and more.
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WHEN: Wednesday-Sunday, January 21-25, 2026; Weds-Fri:?12:00pm-8:00pm; Sat: 10:00am-8:00pm; Sun:?10:00am-6:00pm
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WHERE: Javits Center, 655 West 34th Street, New York, NY
TICKETS: Tickets are $20 for adults. Children 12 & under get in FREE when accompanied by a paid adult. Buy online at NYBoatShow.com or via contactless payment onsite – no cash accepted. And it pays to bring friends with escalating discounts when you buy 3 or more tickets!
FREE admission for active/veteran military, active/retired first responders and USCG & USCGA members on Opening Day: Wednesday, January 21. Simply show valid identification along with photo ID on entry.
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Piercing Ken Thoughts: Truth be told I’ve always enjoyed the New York Boat Show and that’s even before I began cobbling notices like this together for your perusal. It was an event that I found being the place to have a good time at with friends and family. I’ll definitely be looking into attending the upcoming show and in the past I’ve usually attended one or two days. This year, it once again runs in tandem with the Travel & Adventure Show. Folks interested in that one should be aware that the shows are separate and having access to one does not give you access to the other. I should also mention that this year it seems like the AKC Meet The Breeds show is not happening at the same time which I will admit is a bit of a relief since its hard to work three shows in one weekend but I digress. If I do go you can count on some fun social media and photos and also some interviews with any exhibitors that feel like doing some. Wrapping up I wonder what you folks out there in the readership think about it. Chime in down below in the comments and let me know if you’ve attended in the past as well. See you next time.
Official: https://www.nyboatshow.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYBoatShow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyboatshow/