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The Mobile Boat Show
March 3 - March 5
The 71st annual Mobile Boat Show will be held at the Mobile Convention Center March 3-5,
2023 and will feature a large selection of the latest 2023 boat models on display with dealers
from Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana, all in one place for easy comparison shopping.
There are 100 plus vendor booths offering resources for onsite financing, electronics, marine
audio, boat lifts, fishing gear, towers, motors, trailers, personal watercraft, kayaks, canoes
fishing guides, apparel, tackle and more. The Mobile Boat Show is THE place to find everything
you need for getting information on a new boat, fishing and enjoying outdoor recreation. This
year’s show is presented by Keesler Federal Credit Union.
In addition to all of the new boat models on display, attendees can enjoy a variety of family fun
and educational events that take place daily at the Mobile Boat Show. Seminars are held each
day with local and regional guides and fishing personalities sharing information and tips on
fishing in our area. This year’s “Guides Corner” seminars are sponsored by FM Talk 106.5. The
Mobile Boat Show will also feature the “Hawg Trough” tank on display with live fishing
demonstrations and angling tips, all atop the 4,000 gallon tub filled with fish. Alabama Marine
Resources Division will be on hand with live” touch tanks” filled with aquatic animals from our
local waters and all safe to be “touched”. Marine staff are on site to assist and answer
questions. “Kids Fishing 101” will be held on Saturday, March 4 th and Sunday, March 5 th at
1pm. This program is fun, educational and provides interactive activities for kids that teach the
basics of fishing, casting and water safety. Participants in the program will receive a free rod
and reel combo and tackle for as long as supplies last. This year’s show will host the “Pride of
the South” fishing tournament and live weigh in at the show Friday and Saturday in front of the
Convention Center. There’s lots to do and see so come to the show and enjoy the fun and get
all the info to experience the boating lifestyle!
For more information on the Mobile Boat show, participating dealers, boat brands, special event
and seminar schedules, tournament registration and ticket information please visit
www.gulfcoastshows.com or email Melissa@gulfcoastshows.com or call Gulf Coast Shows at
251-478-7469.