FAQ
Questions before you come aboard.
Dates, the venue, tickets and parking, and what's on the floor. If it isn't answered here, ask us.
Dates & Venue
When is the North Georgia Boat Show?
Thursday December 10 through Sunday December 13, 2026. Four days at Gas South Convention Center in Duluth, Georgia.
Where is the show held?
At Gas South Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30097. It's half an hour up I-85 from Atlanta, and a convention center minutes from the North Georgia lakes rather than a downtown hall.
What are the show hours?
Thursday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Friday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM and Sunday Noon - 6:00 PM. Hours are tentative and subject to change.
Where can I stay near the show?
There's a cluster of hotels within a few minutes of Gas South Convention Center, the closest being the Westin Atlanta Gwinnett, about a minute's drive away. Our lodging page lists six with addresses and drive times. We're not affiliated with any of them and there are no room blocks yet.
Tickets & Parking
How much are tickets?
Adult $16.00, child under 14 free, military $10.00 and two-day ticket $26.00.
Where do I buy tickets?
Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster. The Buy Tickets button on our tickets page hands you off to them, and this site never takes payment.
Is there parking, and what does it cost?
Parking is $5.00. It's included free with pre-sale tickets purchased through October 31.
At the Show
Which boat brands will be at the show?
Malibu Boats, Axis Wake, Cobalt Boats, Regal Boats, Boston Whaler, Barletta Boats, Avalon Pontoons, Godfrey Pontoon Boats, Sportsman Boats, Key West Boats, Starcraft Marine and Mercury Marine. Brands are shown by participating dealers, and the lineup can change before the show.
Are there seminars?
Yes, from fishing and boating pros who spend their lives on the water. Featured presenters are John Grobe (North Georgia Boating Adventures), Ken Sturdivant (Southern Fishing Schools) and Adam Hinkle (Bass Tubs of Oklahoma). Seminar times and topics are being finalized and will be posted on the seminars page ahead of the show.
Can I go aboard the boats?
Yes. Every boat at the show is open. Sit at the helm, walk the deck, check the storage, and compare pontoons, wake boats and center consoles side by side, with nothing behind a rope line.
Is the show good for families and kids?
Yes, it's built for the whole family. There's food, live music and a kids zone a few steps from the boats, so nobody spends the day waiting in the truck.
About the Show
Is the North Georgia Boat Show a nonprofit?
Yes. It's a new, nonprofit boat show built for the boating community of North Georgia by people from that community. As a nonprofit event it keeps exhibitor costs lower, and it is proud to support Folds of Honor Georgia.
How can my business exhibit at the show?
If you sell boats, you're a dealer. Everyone else on the lake, from engines and docks to gear and services, exhibits as a vendor. Apply through the dealer page or the vendor page. Exhibitor spots for year one are limited, so reach out early.
How do I contact the show?
Email info@northatlboatshow.com or use the form on our contact page. Attendee questions, dealer and vendor exhibitor interest and press all land in the same inbox, and we answer all of it.
