Free Kids Admission

Free Parking

Feb 26th – Mar 1st

The 2026 Northern Illinois Boat Show

New Lake County Fairgrounds

1060 East Peterson Road
Grayslake, IL 60030

At The Corner Of Peterson Road And Midlothian Road
Prairie Crossing / Libertyville Metra Train Stop

Get Directions

Hours & Admissions

Feb. 26th (Thurs): 12pm – 8pm

Feb. 27th (Fri): 12pm – 8pm

Feb. 28th (Sat): 10am – 8pm

Mar. 1st (Sun): 10am – 5pm

Adults: $9

FREE Children (under 12)

Seniors: $7

Veterans: $7

FREE Parking

Woman and child playing on a Barletta Pontoon

People enjoying riding on a Ski Nautique boat

A family enjoying a ride on a South Bay pontoon

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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Top Boat Manufacturers

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

Local Boat Dealers

Best local boat dealers with the best preseason sale pricing around.

Hours & Info

February 26th (Thu): 12pm - 8pm
February 27th (Fri): 12pm - 8pm
February 28th (Sat): 10am - 8pm
March 1st (Sun): 10am - 5pm

Adults: $9
Children (under 12): FREE
Seniors: $7
Veterans: $7
Parking FREE

New Lake County Fairgrounds
1060 East Peterson Road
Grayslake, IL 60030
Get Directions
info@illinoisboatshow.com

Cities Near Boat Show

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

Chicago
Milwaukee
Waukegan
Libertyville
Kenosha
McHenry
Antioch
Zion
Woodstock
Crystal Lake
Harvard
Gages Lake
Spring Grove
Pistakee Highlands
Johnsburg
Volo

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