Trade show · Chicago, Illinois

Strictly Sail-Chicago

Boats And Yachting · Sports

Official website
Next editionJanuary 2027Expected — not announced yet
Last venueMcCormick PlaceChicago, Illinois
RunningSince 2011Annual · 6 editions on record
Last checked12 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
Expected around January 2027 — not announced yet. Strictly Sail-Chicago runs annual; the last edition in our records was in January 2017. We'll show the dates as soon as the organiser publishes them.

Key numbers

Editions on record
6first in 2011

About Strictly Sail-Chicago

The Progressive® Insurance Chicago Boat, RV and Strictly Sail Show® is the Windy City’s BIGGEST marine and outdoors sales event. If you love boating, RVing, OR sailing, this is YOUR show! There’s no better place to see and buy:

-Boats for every activity, lifestyle and budget
-The latest in RVs, campers, fifth wheels, motorhomes, and trailers
-Sailboats, sailing gear, rigging and accessories
- Marine engines, electronics and accessories
-Outdoor gear

From our listing of this edition. Details may have changed since.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
201711–15 Jan 2017McCormick Place
Chicago, Illinois
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201524–27 Jan 2015McCormick Place
Chicago, Illinois
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201423–26 Jan 2014Navy Pier
Chicago, Illinois
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201324–27 Jan 2013Navy Pier
Chicago, Illinois
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201226–29 Jan 2012Navy Pier
Chicago, Illinois
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201127–30 Jan 2011Navy Pier
Chicago, Illinois
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Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

Questions

When is Strictly Sail-Chicago?

The next edition is expected around January 2027, based on its annual cycle. The organiser hasn't announced the dates yet.

Where is it held?

The last edition we have was at McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois.

How often does it take place?

Annual, judging by the 6 editions on record since 2011.

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