Ten Years of Launching the Boating Season
Save the Date: April 24-26, 2026
For the 10th year, the Connecticut Spring Boat Show returns to historic Essex, uniting boaters, builders, and marine businesses along the Connecticut River—set within a town celebrating 250 years and honoring the past, present, and future of boating.
The 2025 Show featured 70 boats on display and over 50 exhibitors. Together with our sponsors and 2,000+ attendees, we raised over $17,000 for Sails Up 4 Cancer. While weather dampened some of the action planned for the five bands on the docket, 2026 promises even more—with expanded performance and exhibit areas and an even larger lineup of boats.
This is a rain or shine event. Children 13 and under are free when accompanied by a paid adult; please be sure to select a Children’s ticket when purchasing online. Each ticket/bracelet provides entrance for all three days.
The show is produced by WindCheck Magazine and hosted by Safe Harbor Essex Island. 2025 sponsors include Essex Boat Works, Maritime Insurance International, Surfridge Brewing Co., Mohegan Sun Casino, Yacht Brokers Association of America (YBAA), Risk Strategies/Gowrie Group, The Griswold Inn, The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat, Experience Essex, and Saybrook Point Resort & Marina.
DATES:
Friday, April 24th, 1 - 6pm
Saturday, April 25th, 10am - 5pm
Sunday, April 26th, 10am - 5pm
PARKING:
Parking is available at Essex Boat Works, 9 Ferry Street, Essex, CT and at Safe Harbor Essex Island, 9 Novelty Lane, Essex, CT
The Griswold is offering 20% off published rates Thursday-Sunday of the Boat Show weekend.
2025 Sponsors:
INTERESTED IN EXHIBITING?
Call (203) 644-7798 or email ben@ctspringboatshow.com today!
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