Discover Boating New York, Louisville, Minneapolis Shows Return This Week with More Boats, New Innovations

2025 winter boat show momentum continues this week with the return of the Discover Boating New York Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive Insurance, and Discover Boating Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow, in partnership with Progressive Insurance, opening today. The Discover Boating Minneapolis Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive Insurance, opens tomorrow and runs through Sunday. Marketing efforts are well underway to attract attendees, shining a spotlight on the increase in the number of boats and brands to shop, show deals, and marine innovations.

The 2025 NY boat show returns to the Javits Center with the 3rd annual Opening Night Party benefiting Billion Oyster Project. The kickoff celebration includes oyster tastings, notable chef and mixologist demos and samplings, and live entertainment within the show's Discover Boating Beach Club. Ahead of show opening, the NMMA and Progressive Insurance will celebrate the NY Boat Show during the New York Stock Exchange's Closing Bell.

Kicking off this evening at the Kentucky Exposition Center, the Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow will host more boat and RV brands and thousands of outdoors accessories, plus a variety of activities for returning attendees and newcomers alike.

The sold out Minneapolis Boat Show, featuring more than 700 boats, will open its doors to the general public tomorrow. The show's annual Sneak Preview event takes place tonight, which will honor the 2025 Minneapolis Innovation Award winners.

Up next, NEW to the Discover Boating boat show portfolio, the Mid-Atlantic Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive Insurance, Feb. 6-9 in Charlotte, NC.