Why Exhibit

Your customers will be here. Will you?

The Discover Boating^® Mid-Atlantic Boat Show^® kicks off the boating season for boaters, fishermen and water sports enthusiasts from throughout the Carolinas. It’s a 50+ year tradition that delivers what other forms of marketing cannot: face-to-face connections with motivated buyers.

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Attendee Demographics

Based on 2025 Consumer and Exhibitor Post-Show Surveys

Age

18–44 years old — 6%

45–54 years old — 23%

55–64 years old — 27%

65 years old or older — 44%

Income

$50,000–$74,999 — 5%

$75,000–$99,999 — 7%

$100,000–$149,999 — 30%

$150,000–$249,999 — 30%

$250,000 or greater — 28%

Where Brands Meet Buyers

Thousands of serious boating enthusiasts walk through the doors every year.

89%

own or plan to buy a boat

39%

came to buy

43%

made a purchase at or after the show

Why Brands Keep Coming Back

67%

of exhibitors rate the show
experience above average or excellent

47%

rated attendees better than average
in engagement and product interest

Modern Consumers Crave Experiences—Be Part of One

Our show offers a dynamic, interactive marketplace where you can:

Tailor your pitch with one-on-one interactions
Align your brand with an entertaining, educational, and inspirational event
Generate leads and build your prospect database
Reach people at exactly the right moment—when they’re looking to buy

Sales Kit & Rates

Trade Registration

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