JACKSONVILLE, FL — The 75th Annual Jacksonville Boat Show takes place January 27-29 at the Prime Osborne Convention Center.
This boating event has been sponsored by the North Florida Marine Association since 1947.
According to association member Dick Boger, the boating event began with a group of local businesses coming together to create an exhibition for local boat dealers.
“Early venues for boat shows included the Old Armory on Market Street, the Jacksonville Naval Air Station, the Gator Bowl, and the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Coliseum. I remember a yacht exhibitor being unable to fit a full mast extension on his boat, and when the show was moved to the Prime Osborne Convention Center in 1990, he gained even more momentum and moved to Northeast Florida. It continues to grow as a flagship event for the boating, fishing and water sports community, he says.”
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Our annual boat show has been canceled just once due to Covid-19, but we plan to continue the event without interruption.
The event is Friday from 11am to 6pm, Saturday from 10am to 6pm, and Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
Admission is $15 for adults, $5 for children, and $12 for seniors, military personnel, and first responders.
Parking is $5 per day.
For more information on the boat show, please visit www.boatjax.com.
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