Northern Illinois Boat Show

Visit the largest new and used boat show and sale.
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The Largest Boat Show & Sale in Northern Illinois

Preseason Savings – Save Up To $20,000!

Join us February 27th – March 2nd, 2025 for the BEST pricing on OVER 200 new and used boats. The show will feature more than 50 of the top boat manufacturers on display from the best local dealers. Shop show specials on bow riders, ski boats, wake board boats, wake surf boats, cruisers, cuddy cabins, deck boats, jet boats, pontoon boats, and much more. Over 20 exhibitors are featuring a huge selection of boat trailers, parts, and accessories!

Visit the Northern Illinois Boat Show & Sale at the New Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake. Located near Chicago, IL and Milwaukee, WI.

Save the Date

February 27th - March 2nd, 2025

Adults: $9.00

Kids (under 12): Free
Seniors: $7.00

Veterans: $7.00

Free parking

On-Site Financing! Long Term & Low Rates!

On-site Financing!
Long-Term Rates & Low Rates

On-site Financing!
Long-Term Rates
Low Rates

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50 Boat Manufacturers

All of the biggest names in boats, trailers, and boating accessories will be here.

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20 Dealers & Exhibitors

Boat show exhibitors and dealers with the best sales around.

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A Way of Life

Boating on the Chain O’ Lakes

The Chain O’Lakes area in northeastern Illinois is the busiest inland recreational waterway per acre in the United States. More than 30,000 boaters and fishermen flock to the collection of lakes on summer weekends. But those numbers pale in comparison to totals reached on holidays when crowds reach nearly 100,000 according to Fox Waterway Agency estimates.

The large waterway system consists of 15 lakes connected by the Fox River and manmade channels. There are 7,100 acres of water, 488 miles of shoreline and 45 miles of river in total.

A busy entertainment industry including restaurants and bars meets the demand of visitors and residents alike.

Hours & Info

  • February 27th (Thu): 12pm - 8pm
  • February 28th (Fri): 12pm - 8pm
  • March 1st (Sat): 10am - 8pm
  • March 2nd (Sun): 10am - 5pm
  • Adults: $9
  • Children (under 12): FREE
  • Seniors: $7
  • Veterans: $7
  • Parking FREE

Cities Near Boat Show

These Illinois and Wisconsin cities are within a 60-minute drive.

  • Marengo
  • Fox Lake
  • Fox Lake Hills
  • Lake Geneva
  • Delavan Lake
  • Bristol
  • Vernon Hills
  • Arlington Heights
  • Schaumburg
  • Elgin
  • Genoa
  • Racine
  • Lake Villa
  • Antioch
  • McHenry
  • Ingleside

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