2025 Show Schedule
Kids Fishing Clinics
FREE Rod & Reel Combo for Participants
Saturday: Noon & 2pm
Sunday: Noon & 2pm
Located in the Parking Garage
Captains Joe and Kate Carraway host the Hook the Future Kids Fishing Clinics, where every kid that attends will receive a free custom Zebco rod and reel combo thanks to Carolina Skiff. A fun, fast-paced, and truly educational fishing tutorial. Attendees will learn how to fish the water column, target a species, what attracts fish to strike, lure selection, lure colors, conservation, safety, fish fighting techniques, and much more. Families leave with the knowledge and gear they need to be successful on their next trip on the water.
Captain Joe Carraway and his wife, Captain Katie Carraway, are passionate charter captains dedicated to sharing their love for saltwater fishing with the younger generation. The Carraways run a highly successful kids’ fishing summer camp, based in Northeast Florida, that attracts over 250 young anglers annually.
“I fish with Capt Kate and Capt Joe 4 days a week for three months every summer, we take kids offshore fishing. These two have a passion for fishing and sharing that passion with the next generation. With Capt Kate and Capt Joe leading the clinics each attendee, parents included, will leave with more knowledge to help them catch fish.” – Cqptain Dong Dingman
Join Captain Joe and Captain Katie at the upcoming boat show at the Hook the Future Kids’ Fishing Clinics where young participants can dive into the world of fishing, ask questions, and win fantastic prizes. Every kids who attends the clinic will receive a Custom Zebco Como, thanks to Carolina Skiff.
SCDNR Boating Virtual Trainer
Enjoy the high-quality graphics of a realistic experience navigating a boat. The simulator offers learning platforms where you can learn about docking, mooring, pivot turns, and more on a virtual waterway.
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Located in Parking Lot
Face Painting
Susan Fedor, local artist and fact painter & children’s entertainer since 2000
Saturday Noon – 4pm
Sunday Noon – 4pm
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the great power and promise of youth. By purchasing a Big Boat Raffle Ticket, you will play an important role in helping us to fulfill our mission to create and support one-to one mentoring relationships.
Music at the Charleston Boat Show
Chris Dodson
POP. ROCK. JAZZ. R&B. SONGWRITER. TEACHER – Chris began playing at age 13 and has been writing and recording original music since 2002. He can be seen playing most anywhere in the Charleston and surrounding areas.
Friday 11:30am – 2:30pm
Saturday 11:30am – 2:30pm
Jack Triebold
Cutting his teeth on country music and classic rock, Jack Triebold began playing finger style guitar (think Chet Atkins) at the tender age of 8, and got his start playing lead guitar in contemporary church services by age 11. His influencers include Brad Paisley, Tommy Emmanuel, Jerry Reed, Brent Mason, Lincoln Brewster, Prince, Eddie Van Halen, Joe Robinson, and Keith Urban. Based in Charleston, SC, Jack plays all types of music as a solo artist, in multiple duos, and in full bands, as requested. He offers a wide variety of music, playing everything from country, rock and pop, to Christian, cocktail music, and background instrumentals. He has won several awards and honors over the years, and played many events/festivals, weddings, corporate events, and shows, including WoodSongs in 2019, nationally televised on PBS.
Friday 2:30pm – 5:30pm
Saturday 11:30am – 2:30pm
Cathy Paty
Cathy Paty’s voice is an irresistible force. It grabs your attention, rising like a wave and crashing onto your heart with a delicate touch. She draws inspiration from legendary artists like Grace Slick, Etta James, Adel & Janis Joplin, as well as guitar-toting artists like Lindi Ortega, Jewel & Brandi Carlile. Her music is an explosive mix of life, time, feeling and emotion through all genres of music.
Saturday 2:30pm – 5:30pm
Sunday 2:30pm – 4:45pm