Things to do at the show

2025 Atlanta Boat Show Features

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$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).

Lake Life Lounge

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

ATL Surf Simulator

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?

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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.

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Fred's Shed
Fred's Shed

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.

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KIDS' ZONE

Fun activities for youngsters of all ages.

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Career Day—Friday, January 10th 10:00am

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

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.

Race Boat Feature

Racing Boats Display—Experience the Rush!

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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!