If boating is your hobby, you will find everything you could ever need, want and love at the Newport International Boat show. This event is one of the largest in-water boat shows across the country.
A wide variety of boats are showcased including powerboats and sailboats from both domestic and international manufacturers. Everything from marine equipment, seminars, services and accessories are displayed within the Newport Yachting Center on Americas Cup Avenue.
The “Newport for New Products” program features all the newest products to see, test, inspect and buy, debuted in Newport for the first time this season. Being the first major event of the fall boat show season, manufacturers have long made Newport the place to launch their newest boats and products.
The Newport International Boat Show recognizes three winning categories from magazines such as Cruising World, Sailing World, and Yachting: Boats Under 30’, Boats 30’ and Over for both power and sail, as well as the Best Product used for boat operation and/or boating safety. Over 750 manufacturers, reps and dealers- both domestic and international- will be featured at the 42nd annual Newport International Boat Show.
There will be 600 Boats in water, small sail-crafts to 85’ Cruisers, Downeast-Style Boat displays showcased in four sites over 13 acres long. Book signings, seminars and showcases will be held all weekend long and has never made boating more fun!
Not only do boat enthusiasts get to enjoy the many festivities and events held throughout the Newport International Boat show, but also get a small taste of what the city of Newport has to offer.
Due to the fact that the Newport Yachting Center is held in the center of downtown, attendees are fortunate enough to experience the finest parts of the booming city center. There is plenty to do outside of the boat show exhibit itself such as shopping, exploring, touring, and dining.
And what better place to gain a true Newport experience than at the Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant where you can enjoy some of Newport’s best seafood, steaks, and burgers as well as our renowned soup salad & bread buffet. So don’t miss your chance to enjoy all that the 42nd annual Newport International Boat Show has to offer from September 13-15!
Jim L
1:40 pm on Monday, September 3, 2012
This is just another event that will lose attendance if tolls get slapped up on Rt 24 just something to think about folks, new tolls on that Bridge or highway is going to take something out of everyones pocket
Jack
8:05 pm on Monday, September 3, 2012
Yeah I'm sure a toll will stop alot of people from spending 100 grand on a new boat.....the extra $4 will put it over budget......pay for what you use, real simple, negotiate a new rate for both bridges for Newport County residents and stop crying
Jim L
7:08 am on Tuesday, September 4, 2012
I don't even have to pay Jack, guess your glad the cost of everything will go up and business will go down
Newport Waterfront Events
1:26 pm on Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Show dates are actually Thursday-Sunday, September 13-16.