📅 When
March 5, 2027 – March 7, 2027
📍 Where
500 W Park Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
About this event
Imagine row after row of gleaming boats — from nimble center consoles to 42-foot offshore cruisers — staged in the open Florida sunshine at Aaron Bessant Park. That is the Emerald Coast Boat & Lifestyle Show, returning March 5–7, 2027 for one of the Gulf Coast's most celebrated marine events. With over $40 million in inventory from all the major manufacturers, it is a dream day out for anyone who loves the water.
The outdoor format at Aaron Bessant Park sets this show apart from typical convention center events. The energy is festival-like: stroll between powerboats and pontoons in the spring breeze, browse paddleboards and kayaks, explore golf carts and outdoor living displays, and enjoy live music between booths. Dealers and brand representatives are on-site to discuss models, financing, and delivery — show-day pricing often makes this the best time of year to buy.
The lifestyle pavilion extends the appeal to non-boaters, spotlighting dock accessories, coastal apparel, fishing gear, and beach-house furnishings. With the Gulf of Mexico just blocks away and spring break crowds about to descend, attending this show in early March gives you peak conditions, uncrowded beaches, and a vivid reminder of why people fall in love with life on the Emerald Coast.
Best for: Boating enthusiasts, water sports fans, coastal living shoppers, families considering a boat purchase
What to expect: $40M+ in marine inventory, all-outdoor venue at Aaron Bessant Park, major boat manufacturers, lifestyle vendors, live music, show-day dealer pricing
Planning tip: Parking available at Aaron Bessant Park. Arrive Friday morning to beat weekend crowds and get first pick of dealer attention. Wear comfortable shoes — the park is large.
Cost: Admission fee; check emeraldcoastboatshow.com for current ticket pricing.
