Whether you’re a boating enthusiast or prefer to keep your feet on dry land, the Annual Wooden Boat Show has activities for all ages. This free event, held each year on the first Saturday in May, celebrates the art of North Carolina traditional wooden boatbuilding and the sport of boat racing. Dozens of handcrafted wooden boats will be on display, along with nautical demonstrations, and activities for children. Beaufort, North Carolina

The countdown is on for the longest running new product showcase AND inventory reduction sale in the state. More than a dozen marine dealers representing over 65 manufacturers! Raleigh, North Carolina

Area marine dealers will showcase hundreds of boats including ski boats, family sport boats up to 28 ft, pontoon boats for every budget, fishing boats for fresh & saltwater, aluminum fishing boats, deck boats and more. Everything offered in one place for your family to Shop, Compare and Buy. If your recreation time involves being in, on or around the water- you don't want to miss this opportunity. Greensboro, North Carolina

For over 45 years the Mid-Atlantic Boat Show has been the place to get your family ready for the boating season. This year’s event brings it up a notch and offers more than has ever been seen in the area. More now than ever boating is just a part of a much bigger lifestyle that includes all aspects of water-sports… pleasure boating, skiing, fishing, real estate, docks, boat lifts, swimwear… It’s all a part of the Boating Lifestyle. Charlotte, North Carolina

Looking for the best resource on Boat Shows in North Carolina? Well welcome to NC BOATSHOWS.com. For over 35 years parent company Southeast Productions, Inc. in Greensboro has managed and produced the finest Boating & Fishing shows in the state.

Springtime, a historic boating village, a great array of exhibitors, and visitors from ten states all make for a great Oriental In-Water Boat Show. Oriental's annual In-water Boat Show has grown exponentially since its beginnings in 2009. In addition to nautical goods and services, dealers and brokers bring in boats on land and in the slips at Oriental Harbor Marina, many of which were available for in-water sea trials. Based on the combination of number of vendors, number of boats, sales attributed and number of attendees, the Oriental show has become one of the largest and most successful in-water shows between Annapolis and Savannah. Oriental, North Carolina

The Wilmington Boat Show is the largest of its' kind between Annapolis, Maryland and Tampa, Florida. This destination show will take place in several different venues including the Port City Marina, Pier 33, Wilmington Convention Center and across the Cape Fear River at Battleship NC Park. Wilmington Water Tours will taxi attendees back and forth for a true boat show experience. Manufacturers and boat dealers from the Carolinas and beyond will be on hand with their end of season deals as well as the newest models for the upcoming boating season. Pier 33 will have several boat displays along with music and food options. The Wilmington Convention Center will feature boat displays as well as marine industry exhibits. Fishing and sailing seminars and other fun events will take place there as well throughout the weekend. The famed Riverfront will have 70 vendors selling everything you need for your coastal lifestyle. Wilmington, North Carolina