Chicago Boat Show 2025

At the 2025 Discover Boating Chicago Boat Show, event attendees can browse 80+ exhibitors and boats from 65+ brands. The show will have a boat for every lifestyle, activity, and budget, allowing prospective buyers to compare all their options at one time, in one place. CBS will have fun for the whole family, including live music, beach games, and children’s activities. An opening night benefit party will be held on January 8 to support the Alliance for the Great Lakes and their mission to protect, conserve, and restore the Great Lakes.

Chicago Boat Show Dates:

• Dates: January 8-12, 2025
• Times: Wednesday January 8 – 2pm – 8pm
• Thursday January 9 – 11am – 8pm
• Friday January 10 – 11am – 9pm
• Saturday January 11 – 10am – 8pm
• Sunday January 12 – 10am – 5pm

Opening Night Benefit Party Information:

• Proceeds will support the Alliance for the Great Lakes 
• Date/Times: January 8, 2025, from 5:30-7:30pm 
• *Purchase of benefit party ticket includes admission to the boat show. 

Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center, 555 North River Road, Rosemont, IL 

Visit the Chicago Boat Show website for more information and buy boat show tickets here.