Plan Your Visit
Plan Your Trip. Find Your Boat & The Best Gear.
Getting to the Venue:
From the South
Take Interstate 95 North to Hwy 17 North (to Charleston). Follow Hwy 17 North to Interstate 526 East (to North Charleston.). Take the Montague Avenue exit off of I-526. If you are attending an event at the Coliseum or Performing Arts Center, at the bottom of the ramp, turn right onto Montague Avenue, the Coliseum and PAC are located on your left. If you are attending an event at the Convention Center, at the bottom of the ramp, go straight through the traffic light. At the next light, turn right onto International Blvd, the Convention Center is located on your right.
From the North
Take Hwy 17 South to Interstate 526 West (to North Charleston). Follow I-526 past the I-526/I-26 Interchange. Take the first exit past the Interchange for International Blvd, Montague Avenue, and Charleston Int’l Airport. If you are attending an event at the Coliseum or Performing Arts Center, at the bottom of the ramp, go straight through the traffic light, following the signs for Montague Avenue. At the next light, turn left onto Montague Avenue, the Coliseum and PAC are located on your left. If you are attending an event at the Convention Center, at the bottom of the ramp, turn left onto International Blvd, and the Convention Center is located on your right.
From the West
Follow Interstate 26 East to Exit 212B (I-526 West, Savannah/Airport). Take the first exit off of I-526 (for International Blvd, Montague Avenue, and Charleston Int’l Airport.) If you are attending an event at the Coliseum or Performing Arts Center, at the bottom of the ramp, go straight through the traffic light, following the signs for Montague Avenue. At the next light, turn left onto Montague Avenue, the Coliseum and PAC are located on your left. If you are attending an event at the Convention Center, at the bottom of the ramp, turn left onto International Blvd, and the Convention Center is located on your right.
From the East
Follow Interstate 26 West to Exit 213 (Montague Avenue). Turn left onto Montague Avenue. If you are attending an event at the Coliseum or Performing Arts Center, follow Montague Avenue past International Blvd, the Coliseum and PAC entrance is located on your right. If you are attending an event at the Convention Center, follow Montague Avenue to International Blvd; turn right onto International Blvd. The Convention Center is located on your left.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of boats will be there?
Everything from jon boats and skiffs to center consoles, pontoons, cruisers, and yachts. All the major regional dealers come.
Is it family-friendly?
Absolutely. The free Kids Fishing Clinics (Sat & Sun) are one of the most popular parts of the show. Kids under 4 are free, and 4–12 are just $7. Every kid who attends gets a free rod and reel combo!
Are dogs allowed at the show?
Only service dogs are allowed on Convention Center property.
Are there deals at the show?
Yes — many exhibitors offer show-only pricing that isn’t available before or after.
What should I bring?
Comfortable shoes, your appetite (food vendors are on-site), and a budget if you’re shopping. Parking’s free, so no need for cash at the lot.
What if there is inclement weather?
The show will move forward in most weather and updates will be posted on our homepage and on social media channels
