The 2026 St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show opens with an impressive lineup of powerboats and sailboats

The 48th Annual St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show transforms the St. Petersburg downtown waterfront into a boater’s paradise.

The annual St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show is back, with upwards of 25,000 people expected to attend this weekend's show.

The annual event is the largest boat show on the Gulf Coast and the longest-running boat show on Florida's west coast, taking place at Albert Whitted Park in Downtown St. Pete from January 15 - 18, 2026.

The St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show, presented by Progressive, showcases products from fishing boats to luxury yachts both on land and in the water and within a 40,000-square-foot tent housing all types of marine gear, accessories, equipment and nautical art. The show attracts boating enthusiasts from Florida as well as seasonal visitors to the popular St. Petersburg waterfront destination.

Over 300 vendors are taking part in thsi weekends show, with 200-plus boats in the water.

The show will feature several debuts including Groupe Beneteau from France, a boat designer and manufacturer, who recently relaunched Delphia Yachts with a focus on eco-friendly and electric-powered inland cruising vessels. Visitors to the show can see two new power boats making their debut at the show.

Annapolis School of Seamanship will present an engaging lineup of complimentary seminars at the show, offering both technical and lifestyle sessions designed for boaters of all experience levels.

Technical topics include how to obtain a captain’s license, docking, marine weather, and navigation, while lifestyle sessions cover everything from chartering in the Caribbean to cruising the Great Loop. “We’re thrilled to be leading the education program at this year’s show,” said Captain John Martino, founder of the Annapolis School of Seamanship. “Our mission is to help boaters deepen their knowledge, build confidence, and get even more enjoyment out of every experience on the water.” 

For children, a popular seminar called Hook the Future is presented by Captain Don Dingman. This free fishing clinic for families takes place at 12 pm and 2 pm on Saturday, January 17, and Sunday, January 18, for children ages 4-16. All children in attendance receive a complimentary fishing pole. Captain Don has hosted kids fishing clinics at major boat shows and events across the Southeast, teaching thousands of families how to succeed in fishing while spending quality time outdoors with people you love.

The St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show takes place at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basinand Albert Whitted Park in St. Petersburg.

Tickets must be purchased in advance online at Stpeteboatshow.com. An opportunity to donate to Tampa Bay Watch will be presented on the website. General admission is $24 for adults. Active military and veterans are eligible for complimentary one-day general admission.

To avoid delays upon arrival, a complimentary military active duty or veteran ticket may be obtained in advance using this link:https://informamarkets.jotform.com/252513285345153. On-site, military ID will be required at the entrance before admission is granted. Friends and family are not eligible to redeem this offer. Children ages 15 and under are free.

St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show, Presented by Progressive, hours are 10 am to 6 pm Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, January 15-17, and Sunday, January 18, from 10 am to 4 pm.

Preferred parking for the show is at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater (400 1st St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701), located at the downtown waterfront for all show days. For more details, click here.

You can also ride the Downtown Looper Trolley with convenient stops on First Street along with the Mahaffey Theater. Hop aboard the Downtown Looper route on one of our trolleys and find your easy way around downtown St. Petersburg. Ride for FREE and connect to all the city’s major museums and attractions. PSTA’s Central Avenue Trolley connects to the Looper on Bayshore Drive, close to the Pier approach.

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