The
Marine Industry Association of Central Florida (MIACF) presents the Orlando
Boat Show for a three-day event April 4-6,2025 at the Orange County
Convention Center, South Hall A. The highly anticipated show features 20 of
Central Florida's top boat dealers representing more than 80 manufacturers with
approximately 400 boats on display.
The Orlando Boat Show features a wide variety of boats including
bowriders, center consoles, deck boats, flats boats, freshwater fishing boats,
jet boats, pontoons, and surf boats to fit any lifestyle and budget.
Extra incentives are available only during the show from dealers
and manufacturers such as extended warranties, service packages, waived
dockage, enhanced electronics, and accessory packages.
Tickets on Sale Now
Ticket prices are $10 per person and are available for purchase
online at
https://orlandoboatshow.com/tickets or at the gate.
Kids under the age of 12 are free!
Orange County Convention Center parking is $10 with cashless pay
only.
Events
Events
All events
are included in show admission.
Hook
The Future kid’s
fishing clinic
Captain Don Dingman, as seen on
the Sportsman Channel's Hook The Future TV show, presents kid’s
fishing clinics and interactive discussions of basic fishing techniques,
tackle, safety, and conservation. Kids aged 5-15 receive a free rod and reel
combo following each clinic while supplies last.
Twiggy, the waterskiing
squirrel
In
1978, a baby squirrel was rescued after being blown from her nest during a
hurricane. Lou Ann and Chuck Best chose to take her in and make her a part of
their family. Twiggy the
world-famous water-skiing squirrel has been entertaining adults and children
alike with her water ski show since 1979. Due to her husband’s passing in 1997,
Lou Ann decided to make water safety an important part of Twiggy's act. She
created a squirrel-sized life jacket for Twiggy to wear in her performances.
Thereafter, all of Twiggy's shows are focused on teaching her fans about water
safety.
Today, Twiggy starts a new
chapter in her legacy. Lou Ann’s son, Chuck Best Jr. has decided to take on the
family business and continue Twiggy’s story. Chuck and his fiancé, Toni, have
reimagined his parents’ show and together they have embarked on an all-new,
revamped, interactive, and exciting show for Twiggy. Twiggy is now the spokes
animal for The National Safe Boating Council's "Wear It" Campaign
promoting water safety all over the world.
Additional Activation Areas
- NEW themed,
streetmosphere throughout the show includes the Longshoreman comedic
street performers, a pirate magician, and a mermaid on stilts (performance
times vary).
- Kids
aged 12 and under can catch a live fish at the Let’s Go Fishing Trout Pond and
receive a custom caricature driving a boat by Cartoon You Caricatures.
- Try
the Virtual Saltwater Fishing Simulator to experience the
excitement of competition to catch a bull dolphin.
- The Fishing
Zone is devoted to all types of fishing gear including freshwater and
saltwater rod and reels, freshwater, and saltwater lures, clothing for a great
day on the water, and all types of fishing gear and accessories.
-
Crack the Code and Win a
2024 SX190 Yamaha.
Register