Explore the Best on the Bay

October 2 – 5 | Annapolis, Maryland

Welcome, Boating Magazine readers! If it helps you move faster, travel further, or have more fun on the water—you’ll find it here. The Annapolis Powerboat Show is the Mid-Atlantic’s largest in-water powerboat show, featuring more than 400 boats in a fully outdoor, waterfront setting. From center consoles to cruisers, electronics to engines, it’s where boaters come to see the latest innovations.

Tested. Reviewed. Ready to Board.

You’ve read the reviews. Now it’s time to step aboard. The Annapolis Powerboat Show features dozens of boats and brands spotlighted by Boating—including models from Grady-White, Pursuit, Tiara, Blackfin, and more. Whether you’re shopping for your next ride or comparing layouts and helm setups, this is your chance to go beyond the spec sheet and experience each boat firsthand.

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Power Meets Innovation

The boats aren’t the only stars of the show. Annapolis is where the latest marine technology comes to life: joystick steering, digital switching, integrated sonar, electric propulsion, and more. Want to compare systems side by side? Talk to tech reps in person? You can do it here.

See Products on Display

Built for the Way You Boat

Whether you’re chasing fish, hosting friends, or trailering to new water, the Annapolis Powerboat Show reflects how real people use their boats. Explore everything from trailerable center consoles to offshore battlewagons, deck boats, and stylish cruisers. It’s not just a boat show—it’s your boating lifestyle, fully rigged and ready to run.

Plan Your Trip

Fall brings crisp breezes and serious seafaring energy to Annapolis—making it the ideal backdrop for the biggest show of the year. After exploring the docks, unwind in the walkable Historic District, where pubs, shops, and seafood spots line the cobblestone streets. Find travel tips, hotel deals, and everything you need to make the most of your visit to America’s Sailing Capital.

Plan Your Visit