New England Boat Show (January 7-11, 2026)
Things to do at the show
Bring on the summer vibes. Kick back with your crew and discover the best of boating—enjoy music, food, drinks, beach games, and more.
• Tasting New England: Boat Appetit food tastings that celebrate New England’s unique food culture on Thursday, Friday & Saturday
• Boating Feud Game—Saturday: A fun, fast-paced nautical version of the classic TV game show
• Boat Appetit Stage—Saturday: Live cooking demos and tasting with Chef Lambert Givens from Hunters Kitchen who famously 'Beat Bobby Flay'

Float & Flow: SUP Pool
Namaste meets nautical. Experience zen on the water as our certified instructors guide you through an easy intro to paddleboard yoga, or just take a paddleboard out for a short spin. Courtesy of SUP YO Adventures. On-water demos available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Demo Times:
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 12pm–7pm
Saturday: 10am–7pm
Sunday: 10am–5pm

Art of Casting Pond
Learn the art of casting from the experts at Goose Hummock, a leading New England Saltwater Fishing Outfitter atop a 30' fishing tank. Plus, check out the top names in saltwater fishing gear, products, and services.
Getting to the Show
• Take I-90 West/Ted Williams Tunnel to Exit 135 “South Boston”
• At the top of the ramp, turn right onto Congress Street
• Turn right onto D Street
• After the highway ramp, turn right onto Summer Street
• Go one intersection, turn left onto East Side Drive
• Take I-90 Eastbound to Exit 135 “South Boston”
• At the top of the ramp, turn right onto Congress Street
• Turn right onto D Street
• After the highway ramp, turn right onto Summer Street
• Go one intersection, turn left onto East Side Drive
• Take I-93 Southbound to Exit 16B “Purchase Street”
• Continue straight onto Purchase Street
• Turn left onto Seaport Blvd.
• Continue on Seaport Blvd., turn right onto D Street
• After the highway ramp, turn right onto Summer Street
• Go one intersection, turn left onto East Side Drive
• Take I-93 North to Exit 16A “South Boston”
• Follow the signs to “I-90 East”
• Take the first tunnel exit to “South Boston”
• At the first set of lights, take a right onto Congress Street
• Turn right onto D Street
• After the highway ramp, turn right onto Summer Street
• Go one intersection, turn left onto East Side Drive
Below is the web link for Parking at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.
