The 2025 Discover Boating Chicago Boat Show (CBS) will take place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center, January 8-12. 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. Event attendees can browse 80+ exhibitors, boats from 65+ brands, and other boating related vendors.
The show will have fun for the whole family, including bumper boats for kids aged 2-12 and the catch-and-release Huck Finn Trout Pond. At The Discover Boating Beach Club, guests can enjoy live music, indulge in island-inspired cocktails and mocktails, play beach games, and try paddleboarding at the Paddlefest Pool.
An opening night benefit party will be held on January 8 to support the Alliance for the Great Lakes. Hosted by TV Host/Pro Football Sideline Reporter Lauren Screeden, the evening will include a tasting menu, beer and wine bar, live music, games, and plenty of fun! All proceeds will support the Alliance for the Great Lakes’ mission to protect, conserve, and restore the Great Lakes.
Watch the video ‘Chicago Boat Show moving to Rosemont in 2025’ on YouTube.
Visit the Chicago Boat Show website for more information and buy opening night party and boat show tickets here.
Boat Show Dates:
- Dates/Times: January 8-12, 2025
- 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
Watch the video ‘Around Town – Chicago Boat Show’ on YouTube.
