2023 Highlights
Saluting Our Heroes
To express our gratitude for your service, all active/veteran military, active/retired first responders and USCG & USCGA members can take advantage of FREE admission on Thursday, January 26.
Simply show your military/first responder/health care/USCG & USCGA valid identification card along with photo ID at Will Call to receive your complimentary ticket.
$5 after 5PM
Avoid weekend crowds. Join us on Thursday, January 26 and take advantage of discounted admission after 5pm.
Wake Zone
Booth 4060
Don’t miss out on the action! Stop by to enjoy live music, relax with food and drinks, check out new gear and water toys—plus hang with top riders!
Meet Wakeboard Pros Chad Sharpe & Massi Piffaretti
Get pointers and tips you can use whether you’re new to wakeboarding/wakesurfing or want to level up your skills.
Appearance Schedule:
Thursday 7pm–9pm
Friday 5 pm–8 pm
Saturday 11 am–1pm, 2 pm–4 pm & 6 pm–8 pm
Sunday 11am–3pm
Paddle Sports Pool —Paddle Sport Demo Rides
Booth 4060, hosted by Canoe Kentucky
Experience the fun of stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), kayaking and other paddle sports. We’ll provide all the gear and instruction you need to take a demo ride—no experience needed. Check out the latest in paddle sports gear and watercraft, too.
Fred’s Shed – How-To-Center Presented by Progressive
Tips, tricks, and DIY advice for boaters and RVers—from first timers to experienced captains and road trippers. Have a boat, engine, or RV problem you haven’t been able to fix? Stop by and ask our tech expert about it.
CLICK HERE to view seminar schedule
CLICK HERE to view seminar descriptions
Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife
Booth 1000
You’re one-stop shop for schedules, rules, and regulations and to purchase licenses for the 2023 boating, fishing, and hunting seasons.
Four Roses Bourbon Lounge
Booth 4100
Be sure to visit the Four Roses Bourbon Lounge and enjoy a tasting of Four Roses Award-Winning Family of Bourbons, or a Four Roses Bourbon Signature Cocktail.
Food Court
Located in East Hall
Take a break and meet up with your friends at the show’s Food Court! Levy’s serves up icy cold beverages and delicious food.
Kids’ Trout Pond—FREE for kids 12 and younger!
Located in Kids’ Cove Fun Zone
Catch-and-release fishing pond is a great way to introduce kids to the sport of fishing. Be sure to keep your camera handy to capture the moment when your little angler reels in a "big one".
Kids’ Cove Fun Zone—FREE for kids 5 to 12
Games and fun activities for kids.