Suncoast Boat Show

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The Suncoast Boat Show takes place in Sarasota every year at the Ken Thompson Park.  Hundreds of boats from the leading Gulf Coast dealers will be on hand.

Suncoast Boat Show - Event Details

Date: April 16 , 2010 to April 18, 2010

Times: Friday April 16, 10am - 7 pm; Saturday April 17, 10 am - 7 pm; Sunday April 18, 10 am - 5 pm

Location: Ken Thompson Park,   1700 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, Florida 34231

Admission: Adults $8.00, Children ages 6-15 $5.00 at gate Adults $6.00, Children ages 6-15 $3.00 Online

Contact: Show Management, 1115 NE 9th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Phone: 954-764-7642 or 800-940-7642./


Come enjoy the great outdoors while pricing and comparing hundreds of boats.  There will also be a full range of marine products and accessories. There’s also live music on the fabulous floating cocktail barge and the Hook the Future Free Kids Fishing Clinics.

Events at the Suncoast Boat Show

The Kids Fishing Clinics are Saturday and Sunday, April 17 and 18, at 12noon and 2 pm. The Kids’ Fishing Clinics is presented by Hook the Future, and is open to all kids ages 4-16.  The hands on, interactive instruction includes how to Cast a Rod and Reel, How to Fight a Fish, Selecting Tackle and Lures, and Fishing Ethics.  Registration begins at 10am Saturday and Sunday.

Directions to Suncoast Boat Show

From U.S. 41, take the John Ringling Causeway to St. Armand’s Circle.From the circle, follow the signs north toward Longboat Key and turn east onto Ken Thompson Parkway.  Onsite parking is free.