Fall Boat Show set for Oct. 15-16 at J-Tech Institute

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The North Florida Marine Association has announced the Northeast Florida Fall Boat Show dates: Oct. 15 and 16 at the J-Tech Institute campus in Jacksonville’s Southside.

The boat show will offer two days of water-related fun, family-friendly activities and educational seminars, as well as deals on hundreds of boats and thousands of accessories. Boat show attendees will be among the first to see and board brand-new models of all types of watercraft, including fishing boats, cruisers, ski boats, pontoons, inflatables, personal watercraft, and more.

The boat show is sponsored by VyStar Credit Union, J-Tech Institute, AgPro and Freedom Boat Club.

Highlights include:

  • A wide range of boat and accessory dealers
  • Hundreds of boats and thousands of accessories for sale
  • Fishing tackle and apparel
  • Boat rental companies
  • Storage, docking and lift options
  • Boat customization and repair
  • Little Skipper Kid Zone sponsored by Freedom Boat Club

“The Fall Boat Show is back, and we’re very excited to host attendees at our new location at J-Tech,” said Erin Johnson, North Florida Marine Association administrative director. “The facility is centrally located and offers the perfect setting for all the fun Jacksonville has come to expect at our boat shows. There are so many vendors, products and resources to browse. This fall’s show will be better than ever.”

J-Tech Institute is located at 8813 Western Way, Jacksonville. Boat show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 15 and 16. Admission is $8 for adults and $6 for seniors, military and first responders with ID. Kids age 15 and younger are admitted free with paid adult admission. Food and beverages will be available from food truck vendors, and parking is free. For more information, go to boatjax.com.

The purpose of the North Florida Marine Association is to foster and promote safe boating in the Northeast Florida area; to aid and assist in the proposal and adoption of suitable laws and regulations relating to boats and safe boating; to promote social activities and education between its members and exchange ideas on promotions and sales of their products and services, and to aid, assist and conduct displays of boats, equipment and allied products and services.

To become a member or learn more, go to boatjax.com.