The Chicago Boat Show has always attracted many of attendees from all over the world to McCormick Place where everyone can enjoy attractions, activities, and fun features:
PADDLEFEST POOL (SPACE P1800)
Visitors can experience the fun of stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) and kayaking. To take a test ride might be especially enjoyable for families with kids.

NEW! BUMPER BOATS (SPACE P1800)
The Bumper Boat pool is open to children ages 2 to 12 where they spin, whirl, and bump into their fellow boaters.

CORONA FIND YOUR BEACH BAR & CANTINA (SPACE P1850) can offer you icy cold beverages, casual fare, and music.

FRED’S SHED HOW-TO CENTER—PRESENTED BY PROGRESSIVE®(SPACE P1360) will give boaters tips, tricks, and DIY advices about a boat and even how to repair it.

ANTIQUE & CLASSIC BOAT DISPLAY (SPACE P1845) will offer you to step back in time to see the craftsmanship and beauty of vintage boats.

HUCK FINN TROUT POND (Kids’ Corner SPACE P1870) is a must-visit attraction for families. Kids age 12 and younger can try the catch-and-release fishing pond for free.

CHICAGO MARITIME ARTS CENTER (Kids’ Corner SPACE P1866)
Build-a-Boat Contest with the grand prize of one week boating skills class is especially good for kids age 10-14, because they are eligible to win the Grand Prize.

Hands on STEM activities will be helpful for first-time boaters and for everyone who wants to learn more about vessels.

NEW! MECHANICAL WAVE SURF SIMULATOR (SPACE P1800) will offer you to test your surfing skills aboard a real surfboard.

OPENING NIGHT VIP PARTY on WEDNESDAY, 5:30–8:00 PM

The show will host many exhibitors:
4 Ever Aluminum Products
Action Water Sports
Adelaide Point
Aker Outdoor Products, Inc
AllCindyMixes.com
Antique & Classic Boat Society of America
Avalon & Tahoe Mfg., Inc.
B & E Marine, Inc.
Basa Marine Inc.
Bay Marine
Beneteau America Power Boats
Bennington Marine
Bentley Pontoons
Big Rivers, Ltd
British Virgin Islands Tourist Board
BRP U.S. Inc.
Bulmann Dock & Lift
Carefree Boat Club of Chicago, Wisconsin and Unsalted Lakes
Chaparral Boats & Robalo Boats
Cobalt Boats
Conley Bottom Resort
Crownline Boats
Cruisers Yachts
Cutco Cutlery
Drummond Marine
East Coast Canvas LLC
F3 Marina
Five Star Boat Center
FlagGuard
Floe International, Inc.
Forever Sunglasses
Formula Boats
Four Winns
Fox Lake Harbor
Freedom Boat Club
G3boats - A Yamaha Boat Company
Gage Marine
Garmin USA
Godfrey Marine
Gordy's Lakefront Marine
Grady-White Boats, Inc.
Great Lake Art
Hammond Marina
Hawaiian Moon
IMTRA Corporation
Jeanneau-Prestige
Jerry's Majestic Marine
KG Wholesale
Lake Holiday Marina
Lake Lawn Resort and Marina
Lancer Craft Boats
Life Raft Professionals
Liqui Moly USA
M&E Sales
Malibu Boats
Manitowoc Marina LLC
Marine Mooring Inc.
McWhorter Bedding Yacht Mattresses
MEECO Sullivan
Merrill Lynch
Midwest Marine Decking - formerly Xact
Miloff Aubuchon Realty Group
Monterey Boats
Munson Marine
Munson Ski and Marine
Nautique Boat Company
Nielsen Enterprises
Nielsen Enterprises, Inc.
Nimbus Group
North Point Marina
Off The Chain Pontoon Rentals
Offshore Marine
Outboard EFI
Paddle North, LLC
Pelagic Marine Products
Pier 33 Marina
Pine Crest Marine
POP Board Co.
Raymarine, Inc.