Things to do at the show

Discover Boating Beach Club

SPACE B100

Bring on the summer vibes. Kick back with your crew and discover the best of boating—enjoy music, food, drinks, beach games, and more.

• Tasting Chicago: Boat Appetit food tastings that celebrate Chicago’s unique food culture on Thursday, Friday & Saturday
• Boating Feud Game—Saturday: A fun, fast-paced nautical version of the classic TV game show
• Boat Appetit—Saturday: Live cooking demos and tastings—local chef will share easy-to-make & take aboard recipes
• Gaming Truck: Enjoy the ultimate nautical big-screen gaming experience—Play a variety of water-sports games using state-of-the-art consoles
• Golf Simulator: Take a swing—Experience the iconic 17th Hole of Lake Tahoe’s Edgewood Golf Course

Bags Tournament

SPACE KIDS ZONE

Calling all Bags champs—are you ready to toss your way to victory? Four qualifiers will be chosen at random to join Scotty Kay from US99 in the Discover Boating® Chicago Boat Show’s first-ever Bags Tournament on Saturday, January 11 at 3:00 PM. Tournament winner receives (2) Portager Paddlesboards, (2) Universal Paddle Vests, (2) Paddle Pouch Phone cases, (2) Dry Bags, and (2) Paddle towels valued at $2,240! Registration closes Thursday, January 9. 

Bags Tournament is sponsored by Paddle North, Cook County Tourism and US 99.
 

PaddleFest Pool

SPACE A1401

Experience the fun of stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) and kayaking. We’ll provide all the gear and instruction you need to take a test ride.

Bumper Boats 

SPACE A1402

Kids can experience a splash-tastic adventure in our Bumper Boat pool, as they spin, whirl, and bump into their fellow boaters—it’s a smashing good time! Open to children ages 2 to 12.

Fred’s Shed How-to Center—presented by Progressive^®

SPACE C1000

Tips, tricks, and DIY advice for every boater—from first timers to experienced captains. Have a boat or engine problem you haven’t been able to fix? Stop by and ask our tech expert about it.