WHAT: The Discover Boating® Norwalk Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive Insurance®, returns to the Norwalk Cove Marina September 19-22, 2024, with more boats to see & shop, free boating lessons & rides, paddle sports demos, and fun for the whole family. The Northeast’s favorite fall boating eventprovides four days of waterfront activities and the chance to relax and soak up the end of summer on the beautiful Long Island Sound.
As Americans continue to prioritize experiences, outdoor recreation, and work-life balance, boating and fishing have emerged as one of the top outdoor recreational activities in the United States, with 85 million people going boating each year. The Discover Boating Norwalk Boat Show is ready to welcome thousands of new and existing boaters to enjoy the best of life on the water!
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
- More boats, more brands, more gear, more fun – See & shop the most comprehensive selection of boat brands and types in the tri-state area this fall, from offshore fishing boats to family cruisers. The boat show is the perfect opportunity to browse, compare and place orders for your first or next boat, plus gear upon the newest boating accessories, marine electronics and on-the-water must-haves from the best brands in the business.
- Kids’ fun including Touch Tanks with live tidepool creatures, paddle boating in a mini pool, toy boat-building workshops, and more.
- Free paddle sports demos & free boat rides at Try It Cove – Paddle and kayak your way around the boat show to get a different view of hundreds of boats and get closer to the water! Kayak and stand-up paddleboard demos available for ages 10 & up.
- Relax waterside overlooking hundreds of boats at the Water Club Lounge or kick back at The Mohegan Sun Sand Bar with live music and beautiful views of the Norwalk Harbor.
- Tour the “Queen of the Show” – Boat Show tradition dictates that each year, the largest boat at the show in length overall is crowned “Queen” – details to be announced on this year’s beauty!
- Free Boater Education
- Progressive® Boat School’s On-water Boating Classes, by Annapolis School of Seamanship – Takethe helm under the instruction of USCG Licensed Captains to gain more confidence on the water and get hands-on education for all levels. Skills covered include boat handling, docking, knots, basic navigation, and weather awareness. Basic Boat Operator, Women at the Wheel and Junior Captains (ages 11-15) classes available.
- Fred’s Shed How-to Center, presented by Progressive® – Tips, tricks, and DIY advice for every boater—from first timers to experienced captains. Have a boat or engine problem you haven’t been able to fix? Stop by and ask our tech expert about it.
- Free Lighthouse Boat Tour – Enjoy a complimentary boat ride out to historic Green’s Ledge Lighthouse on Sheffield Island. During the trip, you’ll hear about local history and folklore, including the origins of the local oyster industry and the maritime heritage of Long Island Sound. Presented by the Norwalk Seaport Association with daily, one-hour trips at 11am. 1pm, 3pm and 5pm (weather permitting).
WHEN: Thursday-Sunday, September 19-22, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Thursday-Saturday; 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sunday
WHERE: Norwalk Cove Marina 48 Calf Pasture Beach Rd, Norwalk, CT 06855
TICKETS: Tickets are $20 for adults; children 12 & under get in FREE when accompanied by a paid adult. Buy online to skip the line at BoatShowNorwalk.com
- Saluting Our Heroes’ Thursday, September 19 – To express gratitude for their service, all First Responders, Military, and Veterans get in FREE on Thursday, September 19. Simply show valid identification along with photo ID on entry.
PARKING: Complimentary parking at Calf Pasture Beach provided by your local Toyota dealers.
WATER TAXI: Arrive by boat & hail our free water taxi to the Show! In Norwalk Harbor (to the right of Peach Island) hail the Water Taxi on Ch. 68 to direct the water taxi captain to your anchor point.
INFO: For more information, visit BoatShowNorwalk.com,?Facebook?and Instagram #norwalkboatshow #DiscoverBoating