All Hands on Deck! Cruising into the Windy City January 11-15, the 2023 Discover® Boating Chicago Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive® Insurance, is returning after a two-year hiatus. As one of Chicago’s most iconic events and a Midwest boating destination, the 2023 Chicago Boat Show is ready to welcome boating enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds to discover why life is better on the water.
The Discover Boating Chicago Boat Show hosts everything needed for a fun day on the water – from sales on hundreds of the newest power boats and latest in boating products, to fishing gear, accessories and marine electronics. The event, which transforms McCormick Place into a boating marketplace and nautical oasis in the middle of winter, is the ideal place to explore and plan for your next boating adventure.
Highlights include:
- #BoatAppetit main stage with celebrity chefs & mixologists demos
- Live DJ sets by Drea Jay and Mike P
- Pro wakeboarders in action, plus attendees can catch a wave themselves on FlowRider
- Sand sculpting demos and classes, beach games, virtual boat rides and more
“We are thrilled to bring this longstanding boating tradition back to Chicago,” said Keith Ogulnick, show manager. “The Discover Boating Chicago Boat Show is one of region’s most popular events for boating and outdoors enthusiasts, bringing thousands of visitors to the Windy City each year and supporting the area’s boating industry. We are looking forward welcoming back boat show goers who have made this event an annual family tradition and welcoming all of the new boaters who have entered the market since the pandemic.”
WHERE:
McCormick Place
2301 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
WHEN:
- Wednesday, January 11: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Thursday, January 12 and Friday, January 13: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Saturday, January 14: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Sunday, January 15: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
TICKETS:
- Tickets can be purchased online at ChicagoBoatShow.com; $15 for adults; children 12 years old and younger are free.
- Tickets are $10 on Wednesday, January 11 for Seniors (62 & older)
- On Thursday, January 12, tickets are $5 after 5 p.m. and guests will be treated to other $5 specials such as food and beverage items.
INFO:
For more information, please visit www.ChicagoBoatShow.com . #ChiBoatShow #DiscoverBoating
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