New Features at 31st Annual Charleston Boat Show
January 12, 2011
Fun for the whole family, January 21-23
CHARLESTON, SC – January 21 -23, 2011 – The 31st annual Charleston Boat Show, presented by Mercury Marine will be held January 21-23, 2011 at the North Charleston Convention Center.
The Charleston Boat Show is the Lowcountry’s biggest boat show and sale featuring the latest models, many offered at discount prices. The region’s leading dealers will be on-site to showcase a multitude of powerboats including: sport cruisers, motor and express yachts, sport fishing boats, center console fishing boats, bass boats, bow riders, deck and aluminum boats, runabouts, bay boats, shallow water flat skiffs and family cruisers.
Exhibitors will feature an extensive assortment of the latest in marine and fishing products including: fishing tackle and accessories, marine electronics, boat lifts, dock systems, marine finance and insurance and nautical jewelry and artwork.
Attendees will find favorites from previous years’ Show as well as some exciting new features:
- Coastal Fishing Expo, presented by Coastal Angler Magazine and sponsored by West Marine features a wide variety of fishing seminars, demonstrations, and one-on-one discussions with local experts. These educational seminars, for fisherman of all skill levels, are scheduled Saturday and Sunday of the Show. Kids Fishing Clinics presented by Captain Don Dingman will focus on teaching children fishing ethics as well as how to select the right lures and tackle, tie knots and cast nets. All kids will receive free fishing gear at these clinics
- Pirate Shows presented by Creative Spark will include pirate skits and an arts and crafts time for children. A returning favorite are the Kids Painting Classes presented by Yellowfin Gallery, Jump Castle and Face Painting
- Spirit Knot Tyers, featured on CBS Sunday Morning will be demonstrating boating and decorative knot tying
- Adults and kids are invited to come test their skills at The Fishing Simulator presented by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
- Miami Coast Guard Boating Safety Trailer will be onsite teaching safety for the whole family
- Lowcountry Boils always delights with their delicious food including Frogmore Stew, pulled pork sandwiches, boiled peanuts and more.
- Music and concert giveaways with WEZL Radio will be held out in the parking lot Saturday afternoon.
The Charleston Boat Show is presented by Mercury Marine and hosted by the Tri County Marine Trade Association. Sponsors include West Marine, Stage Presence, Coastal Angler Magazine, WEZL 103.5, The Post and Courier and Tideline. The Show is produced by JBM & Associates.
Show Hours:
Friday, January 21: Noon-6pm
Saturday, January 22: 10am-6pm
Sunday, January 23: 11am-5pm
Tickets:
$8 adults ($5 on Friday)
$3 Kids ages 4-12
Kids 3 & under- FREE
Parking: FREE
For more information, visit www.TheCharlestonBoatShow.com.
About JBM:
JBM & Associates is an event management and marketing firm with a focus on consumer show management. JBM produces The Charleston Boat Show, the Savannah International Boat Show, the Upstate Women’s Show, the Upstate Spice of Life Show and the Columbia Women’s Show scheduled to launch in February 2012. For more information please visit, www.JBMShows.com.
