Trade show · Minneapolis, Minnesota · Major show
Minneapolis Boat Show 2027
Boats And Yachting · Sports · Sporting goods and equipment
VenueMinneapolis Convention CenterMinneapolis, Minnesota · where the 2020 edition was; venue not yet confirmed
RunningSince 2011Irregular · 8 editions on record
Last checked11 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
Dates announced by the organiser. We read them on minneapolisboatshow.com on 11 Nov 2026. Dates can change; we check again as the show gets closer.
Key numbers
- Exhibitors
- 221in 2014, organiser's figure
- Visitors
- 2,568in 2014, organiser's figure
- Editions on record
- 8first in 2011
About Minneapolis Boat Show
DATES & HOURS
January 23–26, 2020
Thursday 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
From our listing of the 2020 edition. Details may have changed since.
Who visits
The public
As listed for 2012.
Exhibitors in 2014
214 companies listed for the 2014 edition.
- 61 Marine & Sports
- 66 Marine North
- Advantage Boat Group
- Afton Marina & Yacht Club, Inc.
- Amery True Value
- Anchor Dock & Lift
- Anchor Marine Repair
- Anchors Aweigh
- Aqua Lily Pad
- AquaTraction Marine Flooring
- B & B Sports
- Backtroller Boats
- Badiuk Equip Inc.
- Barkers Island Marina
- Bay Lake Marine
- Bayport Marina
- Beach King Inc
- Becker Innovations, LLC
- Bertha Boatworks
- Bill's Bay Marina, Inc.
- Blue Lagoon Marine, Inc.
- Boat Doctor Marine
- Boat U.S.
- Boater's Outlet, Inc.
- Boathouse of Madison
- Bob's Binding & Serging, Inc
- Boomerang Marine and Power Sports
- Brainerd Lakes Docks & Lifts
- Bridgeport Marine
- BRP U.S. Inc.
- Brunswick Leisure Boat
- C & C Boat Works
- Cabela's, Inc.
- Canvas Craft Inc.
- Cargo Wave LLC
- Cobalt Boats, LLC
- County Line Marine & Storage, Inc.
- Crepeau Docks, Inc.
- Crest Marine LLC
- Crestliner Boats
- Cross Country Boat Transport, Inc
- Crow's Nest Yachts
- DAKA Docks & Lifts
- Dan's Southside Marine
- Dock Rite
- Docks Unlimited
- Ebbtide Boats
- Erickson Marine, Inc.
- EZ Dock of the Midwest
- Family Marine
- Farm Island Repair & Marine
- Farmers / Foremost Insurance
- Fineline Lakeshore Service
- Flags West/Pink Ink
- Floe Int'l
- Forest Lake Motor Sports
- Foster Bros. Marine
- Four Winns
- Frankie's Live Bait & Marine
- Fred's Shed
- Gardy's Sports
- Glastron, LLC
- Go-Float Electric Boats
- Grampa Joe's Marine
- Great American Marine & Engine Works
- Hallberg Marine, Inc.
- Hannay's Marine
- HEINEN TIGE'
- Hennepin County Sheriff Water Patrol
- Hewitt Lifts & Roll-A-Dock
- Hi Tempo Ski & Sail
- Hidden Harbor Marina
- Howards Point Marina
- Image Charters & Yacht Sales
- Indoor Boat Storage, Inc
- J & K Marine
- J & K Sunglass Creations
- J.T.S. Marine
- JJAAMM, LLC
- Joe's Marine Services
- King's Cove Marina, LLC
- KVH Industries
- LaCanne's Marine, Inc.
- Lake Area Docks & Lifts of Brainerd & Crosslake
- Lake Country Landscaping
- Lake Minnetonka Marina
- Lake Minnetonka Motorsports, Inc.
- Lark Enterprises Inc.
- Lettertech
- Lighthouse Yacht Sales
- Little Rock Boat Works
- Lund Boat Company
- Lyback's Marine
- M & G Trailer & Marine
- M&E Sales (Super Saunas)
- Marine Audio Customs / Speakerrings
- Marine Dock & Lift
- Marine General Supply
- MarineMax
- Mariners Learning System
- Maritronics
- Mark's Marine
- Mercury Marine A Division of Brunswick
- Midwest Boat and Recreation
- Midwest Dock and Lift
- Midwest Mastercraft
- MidWest Outdoors
- Midwest Water Sports
- Midwest Yacht Sales
- Miller Marine
- Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources
- Minnesota Inboard Water Sports
- Minnesota Sailing Alliance / Andiamo Sailing
- Minnkota Trolling Motors Humminbird Depth Finder
- Mobile Marine Services, Inc.
- Nelson Marine
- Nestegg Marine
- Newman Industries Inc.
- Niccum Docks, Inc.
- Nisswa Dock Co.
- Nisswa Marine, Inc.
- North Country Canvas
- North of Superior Marina Mrktg Assn.
- North Shore Marina
- Northern Breezes Sailing School
- Northern Lights Sailing Club
- Oars N Mine
- Odyssey Battery
- Outdoor News, Inc.
- Park Place Storage Condominiums
- Peak Performance
- Pier Pleasure Lifts, Docks & Acces.
- Pikes Bay Marina
- Port of Sunnyside Club, Inc.
- Port Superior Marina Association
- Porta-Bote Int'l.
- Porta-Dock, Inc.
- Premier Outdoor Products
- Prescott Boat Club LLC
- Prince Bait and Marine
- Product Development Group LLC
- Progressive Insurance
- Prop MD
- Propulsion Prop & Marine Supply
- Rapid Sport Center, Inc.
- Raveling Outdoors
- Recreational Repair Inc
- Red Wing Port Authority Ole Miss Marina
- Reed Yacht Sales
- Reed's Family Outdoor Outfitter c/o Leech Lake Distributors
- River Heights Marina, Inc.
- River Valley Power & Sport - RedWing
- River Valley Power & Sport - Rochester
- RiverMarinas
- Riverview Sports & Marine
- Roberts Marine, Inc. / MPL
- Rockvam Boat Yards, Inc.
- Ronning's Lake Carvings
- RSI Race Shop Inc.
- Rynkel Marine Inc.
- SafeShore
- Sam's Marine
- Scuba Center
- Scuttlebutt Magazine
- Sea-Legs
- Shakopee Marine, Inc.
- Shipwreck Boat Repair, Inc.
- ShoreStation
- Silver Bay Marina
- Silver Creek Paddle & Company
- Skeeter Boat Center
- Son Watersports
- South Side Sports
- Southern Mn Asian Carp Coalition
- Southside Marine
- Specialty Boats
- St. Boni Motor Sports
- St. Paul Yacht Club
- Stans Radiator
- Star Tribune
- Star West Honda
- Stillwater Boat Club & Rentals
- Stone River Gear LLC.
- Superior Charters & Yacht Sales
- Supreme Marine
- Surfside Marine Inc
- Syndicate Sales Corporation
- Tanners Lake Sport N Center, Inc.
- Tetzlaff Yacht Sales
- Tonka Bay Marina & Skiff Craft Boats
- Tousley Motorsports
- Tracker Marine, LLC
- Treasure Island Resort & Casino
- Tri Star Engines
- Twin City Marina
- Twin City Power Boat Association
- Ultimate Boat Wraps
- United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
- US Power Squadron
- Wagamon Brothers
- Walks-On-Water, Inc.
- Warner's Dock, Inc.
- Washburn Marina
- WaterDog Adventure Gear (WAG) Products
- Watergate Marina
- Wayzata Marine Inc
- White Bear Photonics
- Willey's Marine, Inc.
- Wings Financial
- Wolf Marine, Inc.
- Wyoming Canvas
- Yacht Brokers, Inc.
- Yamaha Marine
- Your Boat Club
Editions
| Year | Dates | Where | Exhibitors | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 21–24 Jan 2027 Dates announced | Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis, Minnesota | — | — |
| 2020 | 23–26 Jan 2020 | Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis, Minnesota | — | — |
| 2017 | 19–22 Jan 2017 | Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis, Minnesota | — | — |
| 2015 | 22–25 Jan 2015 | Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis, Minnesota | — | — |
| 2014 | 30 Jan – 2 Feb 2014 | Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis, Minnesota | 221 | 2,568 |
| 2013 | 31 Jan – 3 Feb 2013 | Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis, Minnesota | — | — |
| 2012 | 19–22 Jan 2012 | Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis, Minnesota | — | — |
| 2011 | 20–23 Jan 2011 | Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis, Minnesota | — | — |
Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.
Questions
When is Minneapolis Boat Show?
21–24 Jan 2027 — dates announced on the organiser's website.
Where is it held?
The 2020 edition was at Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The organiser hasn't confirmed the venue for this edition yet.
How often does it take place?
Irregular, judging by the 8 editions on record since 2011.