As we enter the final weeks of the year, it’s time to start planning for the 2024 winter show season. Last year, many fishing and boating trade shows returned to their normal, pre-covid dates and venues, and very few, if any, shows have been postponed or cancelled this year.
2024 will inevitably bring more technological advances to fishing gear, from reels to electronics, and winter shows are often the first to showcase new and improved items. Finding and attending nearby shows that pique your interest can be overwhelming, but they’re a fantastic way to stay in-the-know during the winter months. To make things easier, we’ve compiled a running list of some of the biggest shows locally and regionally to help you plan ahead, whether you’re in Maine or Virginia. We’ll be updating the list as more show dates and venues are released.
Explore the current 2024 show list below for dates and locations in chronological order of occurrence by state.
Winter Shows and Expos
Maine
Eastern Maine Sportsman’s Show
March 15—17, 2024
University of Maine Field House- Orono, ME
Status: Ongoing
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Maine Sportsman’s Show
April 19—21, 2024
Augusta Civic Center- Augusta, ME
Status: Ongoing
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New Hampshire
2024 New Hampshire Outdoor Expo
March 8—10, 2024
Hampshire Dome- Milford, NH
Status: Ongoing
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The Great Northeast Boat Show
March 15—17, 2024
NH Sportsplex- Bedford, NH
Status: Ongoing
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Vermont
Yankee Sportsman’s Classic
January 19—21, 2024
Champlain Valley Expo- Essex Junction, VT
Status: Ongoing
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Massachusetts
The Fly Fishing Show
January 5—7, 2024
Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center- Marlborough, MA
Status: Ongoing
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New England International Boat Show
January 10—14, 2024
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center- Boston, MA
Status: Ongoing
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The New England Fishing Expo
February 2—4, 2024
Best Western Royal Plaza Trade Center- Marlborough, MA
Status: Ongoing
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The Cape Cod Boat Builders Show
February 2—4, 2024
Hyport Conference Center- Hyannis, MA
Status: Ongoing
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The 2024 Springfield Sportsmen’s Show
February 23—25, 2024
Eastern States Exposition- West Springfield, MA
Status: Ongoing
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Castafari Offshore Fishing Seminar
March 2—3, 2024
Marriott Hotel- Quincy, MA
Status: Ongoing
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Tried and True Fishing Expo
Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Wareham – Buzzards Bay, MA
Status: Ongoing
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Goose Hummock Shops 2024 Kids Fishing Festival
Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
320 Flax Pond Road, Brewster, MA 02631
Status: Ongoing
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Family Fishing Day on Cape Cod
Saturday, June 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Province Lands Visitor Center – Provincetown, MA
Status: Ongoing
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Rhode Island
New England Saltwater Fishing Show (presented by RISAA)
March 8—10, 2024
Rhode Island Convention Center- Providence, RI
Status: Ongoing
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Stock The Box Fly Tying Expo
Jan 20-21, 2024
The Newport Hotel & Marina – Newport, RI
Status: Ongoing
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Connecticut
The Hartford Boat Show
January 18—21, 2024
Earth Expo and Convention Center at Mohegan Sun- Uncasville, CT
Status: Ongoing
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Connecticut Surfcasters Association Demo Day
Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Clinton Town Hall- Clinton, CT
Status: Ongoing
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The Connecticut Fishing and Outdoor Show
March 22—24, 2024
Earth Expo and Convention Center at Mohegan Sun- Uncasville, CT
Status: Ongoing
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New York
Surfcaster’s Journal Striper Day
Sun. January 14, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ward Melville High School- East Setauket, NY
Status: Ongoing
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The New York Boat Show
January 24—28, 2024
Jacob Javits Center- Manhattan, NY
Status: Ongoing
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36th Annual SUBURBAN HOME & GARDEN SHOW
February 23—25, 2024
SUNY Rockland Field House, Rockland Community College, Suffern, NY 10901
Status: Ongoing
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Empire State Outdoor Sportsmen’s Show
February 29—March 3, 2024
SUNY Rockland Field House, Rockland Community College, Suffern, NY 10901
Status: Ongoing
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Ward Melville Saltwater Fishing Expo and Fundraiser
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Ward Melville High School- East Setauket, NY
Status: Ongoing
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38th Annual ORANGE COUNTY, NY HOME SHOW
March 15—17, 2024
SUNY Orange Physical Education Center, Orange County Community College, Middletown, New York
Status: Ongoing
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The Fly Fishing Expo of Long Island
Saturday, March 16, 2024
The Raddison Hotel Hauppague- Hauppauge, NY
Status: Ongoing
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New York Fishing Show
Suffolk Credit Union Arena- Brentwood, NY
Status: CANCELED
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New Jersey
The Wildwood Fishing and Boating Expo
January 6—7, 2024
Wildwoods Convention Center- Wildwood, NJ
Status: Ongoing
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The New Jersey Fly Fishing Show
January 26—28, 2024
New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center- Edison, NJ
Status: Ongoing
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The New Jersey Boat Sale and Expo
February 15—18, 2024
New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center- Edison, NJ
Status: Ongoing
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Atlantic City Boat Show
February 28—March 3, 2024
Atlantic City Convention Center- Atlantic City, NJ
Status: Ongoing
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Saltwater Fishing Expo
March 15—17, 2024
New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center- Edison, NJ
Status: Ongoing
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Asbury Park Fishing Club Expo
Sunday, March 3, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel- Asbury Park, NJ
Status: Ongoing
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Pennsylvania
Great American Outdoor Show
February 3—11, 2024
Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center- Harrisburg, PA
Status: Ongoing
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Philadelphia Fishing Show
February 16—18, 2024
The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center- Oaks, PA
Status: Ongoing
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Maryland
Chesapeake Bay Boat Show
January 19—21, 2024
Maryland State Fairgrounds- Timonium, MD
Status: Ongoing
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Ocean City Boat Show
Febraury 16—18, 2024
Ocean City Convention Center- Ocean City, MD
Status: Ongoing
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Maryland Fly Fishing and Collectible Tackle Show
Saturday, March 23, 2024
West Village Commons- Towson, MD
Status: Ongoing
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Bay Bridge Boat Show
April 12–14, 2024
Bay Bridge Marina- Stevensville, MD
Status: Ongoing
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D.C. Boat Show at National Harbor
May 3—5, 2024
165 Waterfront Street- National Harbor, MD
Status: Ongoing
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Virginia
Richmond Fishing Expo
January 19—21, 2024
Meadow Event Park, State Fairgrounds of Virginia- Doswell, VA
Status: Ongoing
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Richmond Boat Show
January 26—28, 2024
Greater Richmond Convention Center- Richmond, VA
Status: Ongoing
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FALL FISHING SHOWS
Rhode Island
Newport International Boat Show
September 12—15, 2024
Newport Yachting Center Marina- Newport, RI
Status: Ongoing
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Massachusetts
On The Water’s StriperFest
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Location TBD
Status: Ongoing
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