2025 Atlanta Boat Show Features
$5 AFTER 5
Thursday & Friday only—$5 admission after 5 pm.
Join us for Happy Hour to kick off the weekend with your crew. Stop by after 5 pm and enjoy $5 admission and drink specials. (Discount tickets available online and onsite after 5 pm on January 9 & 10 only).
Discover Boating Lake Life Lounge
Bring on the boating vibes. Kick back with your crew, relax and enjoy a variety of activities, food, drinks, and entertainment.
• Boat Appetit—Saturday: Boat Appetit tastings that celebrate Atlanta’s unique food culture
• Gaming Truck: Enjoy the ultimate nautical big-screen gaming experience—Play a variety of water-sports games using state-of-the-art consoles
• Boating Feud Game—Saturday: A fun, fast-paced nautical version of the classic TV game show
• Golf Simulator: Take a swing—Experience the iconic 17th Hole of Lake Tahoe’s Edgewood Golf Course
Surfing Simulator
Surf’s Up! Test your surfing skills aboard a real surfboard—without ever getting wet. Will you be able to “hang ten” or will you wipe out into the inflatable ocean?
Let’s Go Fishing Center
Bass Tub—Live Fishing Demos & Seminars
Watch pro anglers demonstrate fishing and casting skills at this 5,000-gallon aquarium. See how fish react to different fishing techniques, baits, and lures.
Fred’s Shed How-to Center—presented by Progressive®
Tips, tricks, and DIY advice for every boater—from first-timers to experienced captains. Have a boat or engine problem you haven’t been able to fix? Stop by and ask our tech expert about it.
KIDS' ZONE
Fun activities for youngsters of all ages.
Career Day—Thursday, January 9
Is a marine career in your future? Get career advice from marine industry professionals—learn about the skills, training, and education you need to join a workforce that’s making waves—and enjoy a fun day exploring the show.
Family Day—Sunday, January 12
Bring the whole family for a day of fun at the Boat Show. The $28 Family Day pass is good for 2 adults and 2 children younger than 17 years old and is only available for purchase online on Sunday.
Racing Boats Display—Experience the Rush!
Booth A-40A
Catch the excitement of boat racing on Lake Guntersville, home to the summer’s hottest event—Guntersville Lake HydroFest, June 2025. This high-octane festival features five thrilling classes of boat racing on Alabama's largest lake.
Immerse yourself in the action with race highlights, live-stream commentary, and video footage. Get up close to race boats on display, snag exclusive racing swag, and feel the adrenaline of HydroFest—all courtesy of Marshall County Tourism and Sports!