Calif0rnia Boat Festivals, Shows

POMONA: Bart Hall Boat Show January 17-19, 2025
Fairplex
1101 W. McKinley Ave.
Pomona, CA
 $20 + $parking, fairplex.com or
The Los Angeles Boat Show features sport fishing boats, yachts, performance boats, sailboats, ski boats, cruisers, jet skis, pontoons, motorboats, catamarans, cabin cruisers, dinghies/inflatables, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and more!

LONG BEACH: Fred Hall Sports Show January 30-February 2, 2025
Long Beach Convention Center
An Outdoor Adventure Paradise
Boats, Fishing, Hunting, Camping, Overland, International Travel
hallshows.com

DEL MAR: Hall Family Super Show February 13-16, 2025
The Del Mar Fairgrounds
Two Great Shows in One. San Diego’s own 46 year-old Outdoor Adventure Masterpiece
hallshows.com
The oldest and largest consumer show in California's second largest city. We are San Diego's largest on-land boat show combined with the largest selection of fishing tackle, destination travel exhibits, hunting and shooting exhibits and tons of fun for kids of all ages. Hundreds of seminars and lots of free activities make this show a big hit year after year.

ANDERSON: 39th annual Crown Motors NorCal Boat, Sport & RV Show February 28-March 2, 2025
Shasta District Fair & Event Center
1890 Briggs Street
Anderson, CA 96007
Friday 12-7 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
exposureshows.com/ 2025-shows/ norcal.html

COSTA MESA: 15th Annual Pacific Coast Sportfishing Show March 6-9, 2025
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA
$23.18 online, sportfishingfestival.com
Thu 12-7p; Fri 12-7p; and Sun 10a-5p
Pacific Coast Sportfishing Tackle, Boat, Travel and Outdoors Super Show Hundreds of Exhibitors, Seminars, Demonstrations and Family Entertainment Seven halls, 200,000+ square feet of Salt and Freshwater Fishing Tackle, Boats, Travel Destinations and Everything Outdoors. Luxury, performance and cruising boats, personal watercraft, fishing accessories, marine electronics and adventure gear with show specials on thousands of items

SACRAMENTO: Boat Show March 6-9, 2025
Held at Cal Expo
1600 Exposition Blvd
Sacramento, CA
sacramentoboatshow.com
Hours: Thursday 11a-6p | Friday 11a-6p |Saturday 10a-8p | Sunday 10a-6p 
Sacramento Boat Show and the Spring RV Show teamed up to present the largest Recreation Show of its kind in the Northern California. Explore four days of wakeboard boats, tournament ski boats, fishing boats, family runabouts and pontoon boats. Off-Road Exposition section continues to grow with a huge selection of ATV's, Off-Road and Street Motorcycles, Scooters, Snowmobiles and much more. Fishing Seminars and more in this sporting event not to be missed.

BAKERSFIELD: Sportsmen's Boat & RV Show March 14-16, 2025
Kern County Fairgrounds
1142 South P Street
Bakersfield, CA 93304
calshows.com
SHOW HOURS
Friday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

RICHMOND: Strictly Sail Pacific April 4-7, 2019. Craneway Pavilion & Marina Bay Yacht Harbor $16-50 (seminars additional cost), pacificboatshow.com This is billed as the West Coast's largest "All Sailboats" show!

SAN DIEGO: Day at the Docks April 13, 2025, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
sportfishing.org

LAKEPORT: Clear Lake Seaplane Splash In April 24-27, 2025
810 N Main St
Lakeport, California
clearlakesplashin.com
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce welcomes seaplane & land-based pilots and the public to the annual Clear Lake Seaplane Splash In where seaplanes come out of Clear Lake onto land at Natural High Field Spectators will have the opportunity to speak one on one with pilots and get up close and personal views of the planes.  Aerial Demonstrations & Contests Seaplanes on display for public viewing Vintage military aircraft Clear Lake Modelers' models and simulator Industry vendors Food & beverage vendors. Seaplanes throughout California and beyond are registering for this annual seaplane gathering that began in 1979!

NEWPORT BEACH Newport to Ensenada Boat Race April 25-27, 2025
nosa.org

LONG BEACH: The Congressional Cup April 30-May 4, 2025 
thecongressionalcup.com

NEWPORT BEACH: Newport Beach International Boat Show May 1-4, 2025
Lido Marina Village
3434 Via Oporto
Newport Beach, CA
$25-40, nbibs.com
Free parking and continuous shuttle at Hoag Health Center, 538 Superior Ave.
Thursday: 12-7pm Friday: 10am - 7pm Saturday: 10am - 7pm Sunday: 10am - 5pm
Capturing the essence of Newport Beach's elevated lifestyle this "one-of-a-kind experience" features live entertainment, immersive activations and beautiful yachts from top builders and brokerages.

REDWOOD CITY: Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show May 15- 18, 2025
Westpoint Harbor
Redwood City, CA
$, pacificboatshow.com
This is billed as the West Coast's largest "All Sailboats" show! Hundreds of sailboats, gear and accessories 110 free seminars, hands-on workshops and advanced workshops Free sailboat rides for adults and children Small Boat Zone - Chat with local sailors from class associations, active fleets and yacht clubs Author's Corner - Check out the latest books from top sailing authors, purchase a signed book and hear a tale or two about any number of sailing topics

LAKEPORT: Wood & Glory Boat Show May 29-June 1, 2025
Main show is May 31, Saturday
Konocti Vista Casino Marina
2755 Mission Rancheria Rd.
Lakeport, CA
acbs-tahoe.org/events
Antique and Classic Boat Society's Northern California Chapter puts on this fun event in the wine country! Over 40 antique and classic boats, a show at Konocti Vista Casino's Marina in Lakeport, CA on Saturday, along with formal and informal boating, picnics and meal gatherings throughout the weekend.
Past info: Boat Parade & Casino Show. Boat parade
Clear Lake Vista Resort, Soda Bay, Casino Show and luncheon gets underway at 11 am. Boat Show slips are assigned so take your time and join in the W&G boat parade. W&G boat judging during the show.
Sunday Cruise and Picnic, Lakeport's Library Park. Come by boat, or come by car. An open-to-the-public activity. Land display boat parking area available. 10:30 a.m. gathering. Library Waterfront Park, Lakeport, CA. Sponsor: cityoflakeport.com

BASS LAKE: Bass Lake Rendezvous May 17, 2019
acbs-tahoe.org

ARTCATA/FERNDALE: Kinetic Grand Champion Race May 24-26, 2025
kineticgrandchampionship.com

CORONA DEL MAR: Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival, June 13-14, 2025
Balboa Yacht Club
1801 Bayside Drive
Corona del Mar, CA
$, newportbeachwoodenboatfestival.com
Balboa Yacht Club's annual Wooden Boat Festival invites the public to attend. Saturday is the big festival with activities on land and in the water.

SAN DIEGO: San Diego International Boat Show, June 19-22, 2025
Sunroad Resort Marina
955 Harbor Island Drive
Located at the east end of Harbor Island
$, sdibs.com

LAKE ARROWHEAD: Annual Antique & Classic Wooden Boat Show June 14, 2025
Lake Arrowhead Village
lakearrowheadchamber.com
Lake Arrowhead Village hosts the annual antique boat show visible to the public at the Lake Arrowhead Village docks. On display throughout the village are woodie cars, hot rods, antique wooden boat models and early outboard motors. Antique boats are for sale throughout the village. The show is produced by the Rim of the World Historical Society with the assistance of the Antique & Classic Boat Society, the Arrowhead Lake Association, the Lake Arrowhead Village and many more.

LONG BEACH TO CATALINA Ski Race July 26, 2025
catalinaskirace.net
With its rich 66+ year history, water skiers from around the globe come to participate in the Catalina Ski Race, the only open-ocean ski race regularly scheduled anywhere in the world. A unique challenge to compete across 62 miles of ocean from Long Beach to Avalon and back starts and finishes near the Queen Mary. Novice to experts participate in two categories: Boats that are 24 feet long or smaller, and boats between 24 feet and 43 feet. The smaller boats start 7 minutes before the large boats.

LONG BEACH: Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival July 26, 2025, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
5225 East Paoli Way
Long Beach CA 90803
lbdragonboat.com
Free to see

LAKE TAHOE: Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance August 8-9, 2025
$, laketahoeconcours.com
Obexer's Boat Company, home of the first wooden boat dealership on Lake Tahoe, will be the site of the annual Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance. Lake Tahoe is synonymous with wooden boats. This lake location blends the history of these magnificent craft with the history of the Lake and what better venue than where they were first introduced to Tahoe.

SAN PEDRO: LA Fleet Week Neighborhood Activations  May 21-24, 2025
Public Tours & Expo May 23-26, 2025
Free, lafleetweek.com
public event on the LA Waterfront at the Port of Los Angeles

SAUSALITO: Sausalito Boat Show September 19-21, 2025
Clipper Yacht Harbor
310 Harbor Drive
Sausalito, CA
sausalitoboatshow.com
Check out the latest boats, local food and live music, fun activities and  free educational seminars on all things marine with top boat brands, industry-leading brokers, and marine service companies ready to share their expertise.

ANAHEIM: End of Season Boat Sale Late September 2025
Angel Stadium
Boat Dealers Liquidate old inventory
hallshows.com

SAN FRANCISCO Fleet Week October
 fleetweeksf.org
This sea and sky event is a spectacular annual celebration of fleets ranging from military vessels to airplanes, jets and spectacular displays by the famed Blue Angeles.

Christmas Boat Parades - December

OAKLAND: Northern California International Dragon Boat Festival September
Lake Merritt
Lake Merritt Boathouse
1520 Lakeside Dr.
Oakland, CA
Free 
sfdragonboat.com

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.