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Central Florida · 2026

Orlando Boat Show

Central Florida’s big indoor boat show at the Orange County Convention Center — the same building that has hosted the region’s boat show for decades — with two editions a year, spring and late summer.

New powerboats under bright lights inside a convention center boat show
New powerboats under bright lights inside a convention center boat show — illustrative.
Dates
March 27–29 & August 28–30, 2026
Venue
Orange County Convention Center, 9400 Universal Blvd, Orlando
Presented by
Marine Industry Association of Central Florida (MIACF)
Official site
orlandoboatshow.com →

What to expect

Hundreds of new boats under one roof: cruisers, center-consoles, pontoons, personal watercraft and dealer deals. This is the convention center — and the region — behind the old Central Florida Boat Show. We don’t claim today’s show is the very same organization, but the Central-Florida boat-show tradition lives on here; read the heritage.

Plan your visit. Check the official site for parking, ticket tiers and hours before you go — the biggest shows sell out nearby hotel rooms early, so book ahead if you’re travelling in.

Nearby & related shows

St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat ShowJanuary 15–18, 2026Gulf CoastTampa Bay Boat ShowMarch 6–8, 2026 (with other 2026 editions)Tampa Bay

Frequently asked questions

When is the 2026 Orlando Boat Show?

Two editions: March 27–29 and August 28–30, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center. Confirm on the official site.

Is this the old Central Florida Boat Show?

It’s the Central-Florida boat show at the same convention center today, run by the Marine Industry Association of Central Florida. We don’t assert it’s the identical organization — see our heritage pages.

Where is it held?

The Orange County Convention Center, 9400 Universal Boulevard, Orlando.

Before you go: these details come from the organizer and public sources as of July 15, 2026 and can change — always confirm dates, hours and tickets on the official site. We’re an independent guide and sell no tickets.