Chesapeake Bay Boat Show Offers Summer Fun and Adventure

Annual event in Timonium, Maryland features hundreds of boats, fishing seminars, and family activities.

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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The Chesapeake Bay Boat Show, taking place this weekend at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, will offer visitors a chance to explore hundreds of boats, attend fishing seminars, and enjoy family-friendly activities as they look ahead to summer days on the water.

Why it matters

The annual boat show provides a much-anticipated preview of the upcoming boating season on the Chesapeake Bay, allowing both potential buyers and enthusiasts to get excited about summer adventures on the water.

The details

The show will feature over 30 different fishing, tackle, and charter companies, as well as a 40-foot fish tank with live demonstrations. In addition to the boats, there will be boating seminars, a kids' corner with a face painter, and even a bar area for shopping and socializing. Exhibitors include boat dealers showcasing the latest models, as well as nonprofit organizations focused on promoting and protecting the Chesapeake Bay.

  • The Chesapeake Bay Boat Show will run from Thursday, February 6 to Sunday, February 9, 2026.

The players

Kelly Stewart

The manager of the Chesapeake Bay Boat Show.

Ryan Dobb

The co-owner of Chesapeake Yacht Center in Canton, who is excited to bring two new boats to the show.

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What they’re saying

“We have a very big fishing area, we have over 30 different fishing, tackle and charter companies. So, you can book your charters for the summer, you can come out and get all of your gear. It's kind of like a winter fishing show inside of a boat show.”

— Kelly Stewart, Show Manager (WBAL-TV 11 News)

“A boat show is really an opportunity for people to see a wide variety of products that are out there and see what's best for them. The Navan is a new class of adventure boats. It's a really exciting boat. It handles very uniquely on the water and it has all of the features of a luxury boat.”

— Ryan Dobb, Co-owner, Chesapeake Yacht Center (WBAL-TV 11 News)

The takeaway

The Chesapeake Bay Boat Show provides a much-needed respite from winter and a chance for both potential boat buyers and enthusiasts to get excited about the upcoming boating season, with hundreds of boats, fishing seminars, and family-friendly activities all under one roof.