2025 Chicago Boat Show Features
Discover Boating Beach Club
SPACE B100
Bring on the summer vibes. Kick back with your crew and discover the best of boating—enjoy live music, island-inspired cocktails and mocktails, beach games, and more.
PaddleFest Pool
SPACE A1401
Experience the fun of stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) and kayaking. We’ll provide all the gear and instruction you need to take a test ride.
Bumper Boats
SPACE A1402
Kids can experience a splash-tastic adventure in our Bumper Boat pool, as they spin, whirl, and bump into their fellow boaters—it’s a smashing good time! Open to children ages 2 to 12.
Fred’s Shed How-to Center—presented by Progressive®
SPACE C1000
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.
Huck Finn Trout Pond
SPACE A1405
A show tradition! Catch-and-release fishing pond is a great way to introduce youngsters to the fun of fishing. Free for kids aged 12 and younger!