The Suncoast Boat Show has taken place along Sarasota's waterfront for 44 years.
Suncoast Boat Show
When: Fri., April 17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat., April 18, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun., April 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 2026
Sarasota’s waterfront is transformed to a boat lover’s haven when the Suncoast Boat Show presents an extraordinary array of sportfishing, power boats and motor yachts in water and on land. Saturday and Sunday at noon and 2 p.m. a popular seminar called Hook the Future is presented by Captain Don Dingman. This free fishing clinic for children ages 4-16 offers kids a complimentary rod and reel. Captain Don has hosted kids fishing clinics at major boat shows and events across the Southeast, teaching thousands of families how to succeed in fishing while spending quality time outdoors with people you love.