Boat Show Events Schedule

There’s more to the Miami International Boat Show than just staring at yachts and power boats. The National Marine Manufacturers Association has actually planned a series of lectures, cooking demonstrations and parties, particularly on the second level of the Miami Beach Convention Center at 1901 Convention Center Drive. Many of the events will be held in the “big game room” (located in room B 214), the “bait rigging station (room B 212) and the filet station (room B 210). In tow with children who are not as enthusiastic about boats as you are? Not to worry: A “kid’s area” has been set up across the street from the convention center at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden.

Admission to the boat show is $30 on Thursday for “premier day.” After that, from Friday to Monday, adult admission is $16. “Junior boaters” between the ages of 13 and 15 can get in for $6. Kids under the age of 12 get in for free. For more information, visit www.miamiboatshow.com. 

THURSDAY 14

Big Game Room

1 p.m. “Sea Surface Temperatures,” Tom Hilton
2 p.m. “Florida Bay Catch & Release,” Rob Clift
3 p.m. “Climate Change. A Fishing Report,” Dan Kipnes
4 p.m. “The Ultimate Fish Story,” Tony DiGiulian
5 p.m. Big Game Room Hall of Fame Ceremony, Capt. Bouncer Smith 

 

New Kid’s Area

10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Featuring a Kiddie Rock Wall, a Kiddie Combo Bouncer and Slide, a Jumbo Combo “4 in 1” Mutiny on the Bouncer Pirate Ship

FRIDAY 15

Big Game Room

Noon “Ultimate Boat Maintenance,” Scott Smith 
1 p.m. “Florida Bay Catch & Release,” Rob Clift
2 p.m. “Marlin U,” Peter B. Wright and Dave Ferrell
3 p.m. “Climate Change. A Fishing Report,” Dan Kipnes
4 p.m. “The Authority on Circle Hooks,” Capt. Ron Hamlin

5 p.m. “Species to Species Predator Encounters,” Manny Puig
6 p.m. “Fishing and Free Diving the Pacific,” Chris and Melissa Fischer

7 p.m.  Entertainment by Pluto

New Kid’s Area

10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Featuring a Kiddie Rock Wall, a Kiddie Combo Bouncer and Slide, a Jumbo Combo “4 in 1” Mutiny on the Bouncer Pirate Ship

Block Party

5 to 7 p.m. Celebrate the South Florida sunsets with food and drink specials, along Convention Center Drive at the Miami Beach Convention Center

SATURDAY 16

Big Game Room

Noon “South Florida Fishing Legend,” Capt. Bouncer Smith
1 p.m. “Climate Change. A Fishing Report,” Dan Kipnes
1:45 p.m. Mermaids Dance Team Performance

2 p.m. “Marlin U,” Peter B. Wright and Dave Ferrell

2 p.m. “Offshore Adventures Gourmet Galley Cookbook,” signing and cooking demonstrations (Filet Station, room B 210)
3 p.m. “The Authority on Circle Hooks,” Capt. Ron Hamlin
4 p.m. “Fishing and Free Diving the Pacific,” Chris and Melissa Fischer 
4:45 p.m. Mermaids Dance Team Performance

5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Big Room Fifth Anniversary Celebration. Anglers Opening Doors for Children, silent and live auction benefiting the Dan Marino Foundation’s Marino Autism Research Institute, hosted by South Florida radio personality “Footy”

 

New Kid’s Area

10 a.m. to 8 p.m.  Featuring a Kiddie Rock Wall, a Kiddie Combo Bouncer and Slide, a Jumbo Combo "4 in 1" Mutiny on the Bouncer Pirate Ship

Block Party

5 to 7 p.m. Celebrate the South Florida sunsets with food and drink specials, along Convention Center Drive at the Miami Beach Convention Center

SUNDAY 17

Big Game Room

Noon “South Florida Fishing Legend,” Capt. Bouncer Smith
1 p.m. “Ultimate Boat Maintenance,” Scott Smith
2 p.m. “Marlin U,” Peter B. Wright and Dave Ferrell
3 p.m. “Free Diving and Spear Fishing,” Sheri Daye

3 p.m. “Offshore Adventures Gourmet Galley Cookbook,” singing and cooking demonstrations (Filet Station, room B 210)
4 p.m. “Florida Bay Catch & Release,” Rob Clift
5 p.m. “Species to Species Predator Encounters,” Manny Puig
6 p.m. “Fishing and Free Diving the Pacific,” Chris and Melissa Fischer

7 p.m. Entertainment by Pluto

New Kid’s Area

10 a.m. to 8 p.m.  Featuring a Kiddie Rock Wall, a Kiddie Combo Bouncer and Slide, a Jumbo Combo "4 in 1" Mutiny on the Bouncer Pirate Ship

Block Party

5 to 7 p.m. Celebrate the South Florida sunsets with food and drink specials, along Convention Center Drive at the Miami Beach Convention Center

MONDAY 18

Big Game Room

Noon “Sea Surface Temperatures,” Tom Hilton
1 p.m. “The Ultimate Fish Story,” Tony DiGiulian
1 p.m. Tour the Big Game Room drawing for Churchwell’s Marlin Pendant

2 p.m. “The Ultimate Fish Story,” Tony DiGiulian
3 p.m. “Climate Change. A Fishing Report,” Dan Kipnes
4 p.m. Entertainment by Pluto

New Kid’s Area

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Featuring a Kiddie Rock Wall, a Kiddie Combo Bouncer and Slide, a Jumbo Combo "4 in 1" Mutiny on the Bouncer Pirate Ship

— Compiled by Agustina Prigoshin

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