Newport International Boat Show to host new experiences and activities for visitors

Newport International Boat Show © Newport International Boat Show

Newport International Boat Show announced today a full slate of activities for visitors to enjoy. Tickets are now on sale for this year's Newport International Boat Show presented by BankNewport and the Show will be held September 12-15, 2024, at the Newport Yachting Center Marina in downtown Newport, Rhode Island.

The Newport International Boat Show, one of the largest and most prestigious boat shows in the country, spans over 15 acres with six connecting show sites within historic downtown Newport, Rhode Island. Walk the docks and view a spectacular display of new sailboats and powerboats, some making their first-ever debut in the United States. This year there's an acre of even more boats to see throughout show, including a brokerage basin, with both power and sail boats ranging up to 110-feet now on display for the first time. On the land side, visitors will find hundreds of marine products, services and accessories to enhance the boating lifestyle.

Also on deck are the Cruiser's Classroom, located Below-Deck at the Hammetts entrance to the Show, is an educational experience featuring interactive presentations covering an array of marine-related topics such as boating, fishing, safety, boat maintenance and financing 101. Tech Talks are hands-on technical training classes for boaters of all experience levels led by American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) expert and Boat of the Year judge Ed Sherman, registration in advance is required for this course as seating is limited.

As the kickoff for boat show season, many exhibitors launch new models for the first time in the U.S. at the Show. When walking the show, keep an eye out for the red and blue Newport for New Products (NFNP) Awards Program decals and burgees indicating each boat or product entry. Industry experts will judge each entry on opening day and awards are given in several categories. All winners will be announced Friday, Sept. 13. This year the program is featuring over 40 new product and boat debuts, both power and sail.

New for this year, the Show is offering an exclusive experience with the Windward VIP Lounge. This exciting addition gives guests a private oasis with views of Narragansett Bay and the ocean sounds of an active waterfront. It includes a premium open bar with endless options, gourmet food served all day, private restrooms and a place to relax and lounge, indoors and outdoors, and daily must-see pop-up activations.

The Bohlin Tent, located at the end of Commercial Wharf, in the heart of the Show, is a place to take a pause to enjoy music and a variety of offerings for sale like Dillon's Small Batch Distillers, Fishers Island Lemonade, Franics Ford Coppola, Newport Craft Brewing, Springline Coffee, Tequila Ocho, Sobieski Vodka, or Via Corota offering craft cocktails. Showgoers can also grab a quick bite at Wally's Weiners, Castle Hill Inn and Food Love Market offerings, Newport Chowder Company clam chowder, Smoke House burgers and pulled pork sandwiches, and more.

"Expanding on the successful momentum of the past few years, we have added a number of brand-new experiences and activities to delight and entertain our visitors," said Jocelyn Emory, Marketing Director of Newport International Boat Show. "Every year, we try to build an incredible event for our attendees, and we are proud to debut many of these offerings this year. Mark your calendars and we'll see you in September!"

To purchase tickets online, click here. Opening Preview Day is Thursday, September 12, sponsored by Discover Newport and Marsh McLennan Agency, and the ticket price is $40. A One-Day General Admission ticket if purchased now through September 11 is $31 or day-of tickets are $33, valid any one day Friday-Sunday.

Windward VIP Lounge One-Day Tickets are $275. It is recommended to purchase digital tickets in advance. Digital tickets will be scanned at entry of the Windward Lounge. This VIP ticket is admission to the Windward and is your admission to the show for any one day of the Show. Visitors must be 18 or older to enter the Windward VIP Lounge. Limited quantities available.

The best place to park in town is at Easton's Beach in Newport. A parking pass is $40 per vehicle and we recommend securing your spot by purchasing online. There will be continuous, complimentary shuttles to and from the Show site (only 1.5 miles) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Please follow the Newport International Boat Show's Facebook and Instagram and subscribe to its YouTube channel for the latest updates, schedules of events and sponsor giveaways and prizes.

For more information, visit: newportboatshow.com.

Show Dates & Hours:

• Thursday, Friday & Saturday, September 12th, 13th, and 14th: 10 a.m. to 6p.m.
• Sunday, September 15th: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.