Calif0rnia Boat Festivals, Shows

ANDERSON: 40th annual Crown Motors NorCal Boat, Sport & RV Show February 27-March 1, 2026
Shasta District Fair & Event Center
1890 Briggs Street
Anderson, CA
Friday 12-7 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
$9, exposureshows.com/ 2026-shows/ norcal.html
Wild Eagle Encounter presentations; Nature's Provisions for crafters of locally picked, processed and packaged edibles from land and sea; expanded Agent of the Wild Photography Contests; and back by popular demand the Parakeet Paradise. The Off-Road Outpost with the latest gear for off-road adventures. Sign up at the shows to win Maine hunting expeditions.

SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Boat Show & The Big RV Show March 5-8, 2026
Cal Expo
1600 Exposition Blvd
Sacramento, CA
$10-20, sacramentoboatshow.com
Thursday 11a-6p
Friday 11a-6p
Saturday 10a-8p
Sunday 10a-6p
Sacramento Boat Show and the Spring RV Show teamed up to present the largest Recreation Show of its kind in the Northern California. Explore four days of wakeboard boats, tournament ski boats, fishing boats, family runabouts and pontoon boats. Off-Road Exposition section continues to grow with a huge selection of ATVs, Off-Road and Street Motorcycles, Scooters, Snowmobiles and much more. Fishing Seminars and more in this sporting event not to be missed.

COSTA MESA: Pacific Coast Sportfishing Tackle, Boat, Travel and Outdoors Show March 5-8, 2026
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA
$20, sportfishingfestival.com
Thu 12-7p; Fri 12-7p; and Sun 10a-7p
Pacific Coast Sportfishing Tackle, Boat, Travel and Outdoors Super Show Hundreds of Exhibitors, Seminars, Demonstrations and Family Entertainment Seven halls, 200,000+ square feet of Salt and Freshwater Fishing Tackle, Boats, Travel Destinations and Everything Outdoors. Luxury, performance and cruising boats, personal watercraft, fishing accessories, marine electronics and adventure gear with show specials on thousands of items

DEL MAR: San Diego Pacific Coast Sportfishing Show  March 19-22, 2026
Del Mar Fairgrounds
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
Del Mar, CA
$20, sportfishingfestival.com
Hours: Thursday 12-7p | Friday 12-7p |Saturday 10a-7p | Sunday 10a-5p 
Boat buying opportunities (including So Cal sportboats and Landings) have grown substantially, along with manufacturers and retail shops to take care of all your tackle and apparel needs.

BAKERSFIELD: Sportsmen's Boat & RV Show March 13-15, 2026
Kern County Fairgrounds
1142 South P Street
Bakersfield, CA 93304
$15, calshows.com
Friday 12 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Central Valley Sportsmen's Boat & RV Show not only has boats & RVs for sale, but vendors offer them at SPECIAL SALE prices specifically for this event!!

ANAHEIM: California International Boat Shows - Anaheim April 9-12, 2026
Anaheim Convention Center
800 W. Katella Ave.
Anaheim, CA
$12.40-50, caliboatshow.com
Thursday, April 9 12:00pm to 8:00pm
Friday, April 10 12:00pm to 8:00pm
Saturday, April 11 10:00am to 8:00pm
Sunday, April 12 10:00am to 5:00pm
Daily entertainment includes Twiggy the Waterskiing Squirrel. Be Part of California International Boat Shows in Anaheim.  Join a show that draws engaged buyers, boaters, and outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts. The California International Boat Show is where customers come to explore new products and connect with trusted brands.

SAN DIEGO: Day at the Docks April 19, 2026, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. takes place at the Landings in Point Loma. It's a day of entertainment (live music), education (fishing demos) and interactive engagement with boat rides and opportunities for all ages to have fun!
Free, sportfishing.org

LAKEPORT: Clear Lake Seaplane Splash In June 4-8, 2026 
810 N Main St
Lakeport, California
clearlakesplashin.com
Event features Innovation & Technology seminars and programs for youth and adults. The Lake County Chamber of Commerce welcomes seaplane & land-based pilots and the public to the annual Clear Lake Seaplane Splash In where seaplanes come out of Clear Lake onto land at Natural High Field Spectators will have the opportunity to speak one on one with pilots and get up close and personal views of the planes.  Aerial Demonstrations & Contests Seaplanes on display for public viewing Vintage military aircraft Clear Lake Modelers' models and simulator Industry vendors Food & beverage vendors. Seaplanes throughout California and beyond are registering for this annual seaplane gathering that began in 1979!

NEWPORT BEACH: Newport to Ensenada Boat Race April 24, 2026
nosa.org
Sailors begin the day heading to Ensenada, Mexico in an amazing race visible from the hill tops and harbors of Newport Beach / Corona del Mar. Spectators bring their picnic baskets, beach chairs and good spirits to watch the excitement.

LONG BEACH: The Congressional Cup April 29-May 3, 2026 
thecongressionalcup.com
Annual sailing races spectators can watch from the shoreline and vistas of the Belmont Shore Pier. The  61st Congressional Cup is preceded by the Ficker Cup Grade 2 event  April 24-26, 2026 which awards the top two finishers an invitation to The Congressional Cup. Both events form part of the 2026 World Match Racing Tour.

NEWPORT BEACH: Newport Beach International Boat Show April 16-19, 2026
Lido Marina Village
3434 Via Oporto
Newport Beach, CA
$25-40, nbibs.com
Free parking and continuous shuttle at Hoag Health Center, 538 Superior Ave.
Thursday 12-7p | Friday 10a-7p | Saturday 10a-7p | Sunday 10a-5p
Capturing the essence of Newport Beach's elevated lifestyle this "one-of-a-kind experience" features live entertainment, immersive activations and beautiful yachts from top builders and brokerages. 40+ top builders and brokerages,  200+ Vessels on Display, and 75+ On-Water Exhibitors.

REDWOOD CITY: Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show May 15- 18, 2025  (no info as of 1/21/26)
Westpoint Harbor
Redwood City, CA
$, pacificboatshow.com
This is billed as the West Coast's largest "All Sailboats" show! Hundreds of sailboats, gear and accessories 110 free seminars, hands-on workshops and advanced workshops Free sailboat rides for adults and children Small Boat Zone - Chat with local sailors from class associations, active fleets and yacht clubs Author's Corner - Check out the latest books from top sailing authors, purchase a signed book and hear a tale or two about any number of sailing topics

LAKEPORT: Wood & Glory Boat Show May 28-31, 2026
Main show is May 31, Saturday
Konocti Vista Casino Marina
2755 Mission Rancheria Rd.
Lakeport, CA
acbs-tahoe.org/events
Antique and Classic Boat Society's Northern California Chapter puts on this fun event in the wine country! Over 40 antique and classic boats, a show at Konocti Vista Casino's Marina in Lakeport, CA on Saturday, along with formal and informal boating, picnics and meal gatherings throughout the weekend.
Past info: Boat Parade & Casino Show. Boat parade
Clear Lake Vista Resort, Soda Bay, Casino Show and luncheon gets underway at 11 am. Boat Show slips are assigned so take your time and join in the W&G boat parade. W&G boat judging during the show.
Sunday Cruise and Picnic, Lakeport's Library Park. Come by boat, or come by car. An open-to-the-public activity. Land display boat parking area available. 10:30 a.m. gathering. Library Waterfront Park, Lakeport, CA. Sponsor: cityoflakeport.com

BASS LAKE: Bass Lake Rendezvous Boat Show May 15-17, 2026 acbs-tahoe.org
Friday - Potluck and BBQ
Saturday - Poker run begins at 10 a.m. Boat / Car Show follows. Classic cars on display above and in front of the Miller's Landing Store. Saturday night dinner at the Pines.

ARTCATA/FERNDALE: Kinetic Grand Champion Race May 23-25, 2026
kineticgrandchampionship.com

CORONA DEL MAR: Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival, June 12-13, 2026
Balboa Yacht Club
1801 Bayside Drive
Corona del Mar, CA
$, newportbeachwoodenboatfestival.com
Balboa Yacht Club's annual Wooden Boat Festival invites the public to attend. Saturday is the big festival with activities on land and in the water.

SAN DIEGO: San Diego International Boat Show, June 11-14, 2026
Sunroad Resort Marina
955 Harbor Island Drive
Located at the east end of Harbor Island
$, sdibs.com
Immersive experiences and world class vendors offer guests a view of the many facets of San Diego culture. The event  displays 30+ Builders and Brokerages, 150+ Vessels and 75+ On-Land Exhibitors.

LAKE ARROWHEAD: Annual Antique & Classic Wooden Boat Show June 14, 2025 | 2026 tba
Lake Arrowhead Village
lakearrowheadchamber.com
Lake Arrowhead Village hosts the annual antique boat show visible to the public at the Lake Arrowhead Village docks. On display throughout the village are woodie cars, hot rods, antique wooden boat models and early outboard motors. Antique boats are for sale throughout the village. The show is produced by the Rim of the World Historical Society with the assistance of the Antique & Classic Boat Society, the Arrowhead Lake Association, the Lake Arrowhead Village and many more.

LONG BEACH TO CATALINA Ski Race August 1, 2026
catalinaskirace.net
With its rich 66+ year history, water skiers from around the globe come to participate in the Catalina Ski Race, the only open-ocean ski race regularly scheduled anywhere in the world. A unique challenge to compete across 62 miles of ocean from Long Beach to Avalon and back starts and finishes near the Queen Mary. Novice to experts participate in two categories: Boats that are 24 feet long or smaller, and boats between 24 feet and 43 feet. The smaller boats start 7 minutes before the large boats.

LONG BEACH: Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival July 25, 2026, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
5225 East Paoli Way
Long Beach CA 90803
lbdragonboat.com
Free to see

LAKE TAHOE: Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance August 7-8, 2026
$, laketahoeconcours.com
Obexer's Boat Company, home of the first wooden boat dealership on Lake Tahoe, will be the site of the annual Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance. Lake Tahoe is synonymous with wooden boats. This lake location blends the history of these magnificent craft with the history of the Lake and what better venue than where they were first introduced to Tahoe.

SAN PEDRO: LA Fleet Week Neighborhood Activations May 22-25, 2026
Public Tours & Expo 
Free, lafleetweek.com
public event on the LA Waterfront at the Port of Los Angeles

SAUSALITO: Sausalito Boat Show September 25-27, 2026
Clipper Yacht Harbor
310 Harbor Drive
Sausalito, CA
sausalitoboatshow.com
Check out the latest boats, local food and live music, fun activities and  free educational seminars on all things marine with top boat brands, industry-leading brokers, and marine service companies ready to share their expertise.

SAN FRANCISCO Fleet Week October 4-12, 2026
fleetweeksf.org
This sea and sky event is a spectacular annual celebration of fleets ranging from military vessels to airplanes, jets and spectacular displays by the famed Blue Angeles.

Christmas Boat Parades - December

BAY AREA: Northern California International Dragon Boat Festival September 20-21, 2025 | 2026 tba
Lake Merritt
Lake Merritt Boathouse
1520 Lakeside Dr.
Oakland, CA
Free 
sfdragonboat.com

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.