
Detroit – Detroit will transition quickly from the Motor City to the Boater City in 2025 as the Progressive Detroit Boat Show cruises into Huntington Place (Cobo) February 1-8.
The Detroit Boat Show is known as the original, biggest, and best boat show in Michigan, with the premier showing of all things boating, featuring hundreds of new boats including new model introductions, accessories, marinas, docks & hoist, services and much more.
The Progressive Detroit Boat Show is also among the top shows in the country based on size, attendance, and sales. Hundreds of boats will be on display from top dealers from around Michigan and the Great Lakes. Like the Auto Show, new models and features debut making the show a must-see for current and new boaters alike. Unlike the Auto Show, the boat show is one stop shopping with financing and purchasing happening right on the show floor. Many dealers attribute up to half of their annual sales from sales and leads gained from this show.

More than just the boats to see, many features and promotions make the Progressive Detroit Boat Show a great event that will entertain the whole family.
- The world-renowned Twiggy the Waterskiing Squirrel returns to the boat show (Feb 1 & 2)
- Live Sharks Encounter Shows Daily
- Live Stingrays Aquarium
- Photo op with a Polynesian Princess (weekends only) and her adventure boat.
- Garmin Electronics Seminars (Feb 1 & 2)
- Tiki Bars with music
- Annual commemorative T-shirt Giveaway
- Indoor Lawn with playground and lawn games
- Kids Zone with interactive activities including Boat Driving Simulators
- Career Day – Monday, Feb. 3 – Learn more about careers in Michigan’s marine industry.
- A Boat Load of Food – Bring 5 or more cans to donate to Gleaners Community Food Bank on Wednesday, Feb. 5 between 2 and 6 p.m. and receive free entry!
- Free Boaters Safety Course Feb. 8 (preregistration required)
- Interactive Progressive Insurance Sponsor Display with appearances by the hilarious Shanty Characters Feb. 1-4
- Deals, Giveaways, and much more!
Visit detroitboatshow.net for Highlights, features, and promotion schedules.


For more information visit www.detroitboatshow.net. HOURS: Saturdays: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sunday & Monday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. The boat show will end on Saturday, Feb. 8 due to the conflict with Super Bowl Sunday on February 9. Parking is available at Huntington Place (Cobo) and surrounding lots. The Progressive Detroit Boat Show is owned and produced by the Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA), the voice of boating in Michigan. Revenue generated from this event is returned to fund boater’s interests via MBIA’s programs and services.
The Progressive Detroit Boat Show is sponsored by Progressive Insurance and Great Lakes Scuttlebutt, the official publication of the MBIA Boat Shows.
Source: Progressive Detroit Boat Show
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