2023 Sportsmen’s Shows
It’s hard to believe 2023 is around the corner. After 2022’s revitalized show season on the curtails of Covid-19, the list of ongoing sportsmen’s shows, fishing and boating expos has returned to stasis. Very few, if any, shows have been cancelled this year.
2023 will bring new and improved technology, gear and tackle to the fishing scene. Finding and attending nearby shows that pique your interest can be overwhelming, but they’re a fantastic way to stay in-the-know during the winter months. To make things easier, we’ve compiled a running list of some of the biggest shows locally and regionally to help you plan ahead, whether you’re in Maine or Virginia. We’ll be updating the list as more show dates and venues are released.
Explore the current 2023 show list below for dates and locations in chronological order of occurrence by state.
Winter Shows and Expos
Maine
Eastern Maine Sportsman’s Show
Fri. March 10—Sun. March 12, 2023
University of Maine Field House- Orono, ME
Status: Ongoing
Maine Sportsman’s Show
Fri. March 31, 2023— Sun. April 2, 2023
Augusta Civic Center- Augusta, ME
Status: Ongoing
New Hampshire
2023 New Hampshire Outdoor Expo
Fri. March 10— Sun. March 12, 2023
Hampshire Dome- Milford, NH
Status: Ongoing
The Great Northeast Boat Show
Fri. March 17— Sun. March 19, 2023
NH Sportsplex- Bedford, NH
Status: Ongoing
Vermont
Yankee Sportsman’s Classic
Fri. January 20— Sun. January 22, 2023
Champlain Valley Expo- Essex Junction, VT
Status: Ongoing
Massachusetts
The Fly Fishing Show
Fri. January 20 — Sun. January 22, 2023
Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center- Marlborough, MA
Status: Ongoing
The New England Fishing Expo
Fri. January 27 — Sun. January 29, 2023
Boxboro Regency Hotel and Conference Center- Boxborough, MA
Status: Ongoing
New England International Boat Show
Weds. February 15— Sun. February 19, 2023
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center- Boston, MA
Status: Ongoing
The 2023 Springfield Sportsmen’s Show
Fri. February 24— Sun. February 26, 2023
Eastern States Exposition- West Springfield, MA
Status: Ongoing
Castafari Offshore Fishing Seminar
Sat. February 25— Sun. February 26, 2023
Marriott Hotel- Qunicy, MA
Status: Ongoing
Rhode Island
New England Saltwater Fishing Show (presented by RISAA)
Fri. March 10— Sun. March 12, 2023
Rhode Island Convention Center- Providence, RI
Status: Ongoing
Connecticut
The Hartford Boat Show
Thurs. January 19— Sun. January 22, 2023
Earth Expo and Convention Center at Mohegan Sun- Uncasville, CT
Status: Ongoing
The Connecticut Fishing and Outdoor Show
Fri. March 24— Sun. March 26, 2023
Earth Expo and Convention Center at Mohegan Sun- Uncasville, CT
Status: Ongoing
New York
The New York Boat Show
Weds. January 25 — Sun. January 29, 2023
Jacob Javits Center- Manhattan, NY
Status: Ongoing
World Fishing and Outdoor Expo
Thurs. March 2- Sun. March 5, 2023
Rockland Community College- Suffern, NY
Status: Ongoing
Ward Melville Saltwater Fishing Expo and Fundraiser
Saturday March 4, 2023
Ward Melville High School- East Setauket, NY
Status: Ongoing
Site: https://wardmelvillefishingclub.com/
The Fly Fishing Expo of Long Island
Saturday March 25, 2023
The Raddison Hotel Hauppague- Hauppauge, NY
Site: http://www.longislandflyfishingexpo.org/
New Jersey
The Wildwood Fishing and Boating Expo
Sat. January 7— Sun. January 8, 2023
Wildwoods Convention Center- Wildwood, NJ
Status: Ongoing
The New Jersey Fly Fishing Show
Fri. January 27— Sun. January 29, 2023
New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center- Edison, NJ
Status: Ongoing
The New Jersey Boat Sale and Expo
Thurs. February 16— Sun. February 19, 2023
New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center- Edison, NJ
Status: Ongoing
Atlantic City Boat Show
Weds. March 1— Sun. March 5, 2023
Atlantic City Convention Center- Atlantic City, NJ
Status: Ongoing
Saltwater Fishing Expo
Fri. March 17— Sun. March 19, 2023
New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center- Edison, NJ
Status: Ongoing
Asbury Park Fishing Club Expo
Sun. March 19, 2023
Berkely Oceanfront Hotel- Asbury Park, NJ
Status: Ongoing
Pennsylvania
Great American Outdoor Show
Sat. February 4— Sun. February 12, 2023
Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center- Harrisburg, PA
Status: Ongoing
Philadelphia Fishing Show
Fri. February 17— Sun. February 19, 2023
The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center- Oaks, PA
Status: Ongoing
Maryland
Chesapeake Bay Boat Show
Fri. January 20—Sun. January 22, 2023
Maryland State Fairgrounds- Lutherville-Timonium, MD
Status: Ongoing
Ocean City Boat Show
Fri. Febraury 17— Sun. February 19, 2023
Ocean City Convention Center- Ocean City, MD
Status: Ongoing
Maryland Fly Fishing and Collectible Tackle Show
Sat. March 18, 2023
West Village Commons- Towson, MD
Status: Ongoing
Bay Bridge Boat Show
Fri. April 14– Sun. April 16, 2023
Bay Bridge Marina- Stevensville, MD
Status: Ongoing
Virginia
Richmond Fishing Expo
Fri. January 20 — Sun. January 22, 2023
Meadow Event Park – State Fairgrounds of Virginia in Doswell, VA
Status: Ongoing
Downtown Richmond Boat Show
Fri. January 20— Sun. January 22, 2023
Greater Richmond Convention Center- Richmond, VA
Status: Ongoing
FALL FISHING SHOWS
Rhode Island
Newport International Boat Show
Thurs. September 14— Sun. September 17, 2023
Newport Yachting Center Marina- Newport, RI
Status: Ongoing
Massachusetts
StriperFest
September 23, 2023
Falmouth Marine Park- Falmouth, MA
Status: Ongoing
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