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A small white boat with several people fishing is cruising through calm, reflective waters under a bright blue sky with fluffy clouds, reminiscent of a day at the Central New York Winter Boat Show. Fishing rods are visible on the boat.

Central New York Boat Show

The Central New York Boat show is the largest selection of boats on display in Upstate New York!

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    What is the Central New York Boat Show?

    The CNY Boat Show is an event that happens twice a year– in the fall and winter. It serves as the largest exhibition of boats in Upstate New York, showcasing over 400 all-new models of power and sail boats.

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    What to expect at the Central New York Boat Show

    If you’ve ever dreamed about getting into boating, this is your chance! The CNY Boat Show is Upstate New York’s largest selection of boats on display within close to 200,000 square feet of exhibit space.

    View brand new models, favored pre-enjoyed boats and learn at the New York State Boating Information Center. Boats of all kinds will be on sale including sailboats, sport boats, cruisers, pontoon boats and more. 

    Tons of exhibitors will have booths across the Expo Center and next-door Exhibit Center. Some exhibitors include Brewerton Boatyards Inc., Antique & Classic Boat Society, Deep Stop Scuba, Reiter’s Marina Inc. and more. View the full list of exhibitors here.

    Also available are safety courses for young boaters and adult boaters. 

     

    Tickets for the Boat Show

    Tickets for the Boat Show are $12.00 for adults and free for children 13 and under. Once purchased, your wristband is good for all day, each day of the show.

    When is the CNY Boat Show?

    The boat show takes place on Thursday, Feb. 19 – Sunday, Feb. 22. Thursday and Friday the show will be from 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm. On Saturday and Sunday, the show will be from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. 

    Where is the CNY Boat Show?

    The event takes place at the New York State Fairgrounds Expo Center and Exhibit Center. 

    Take Amtrak to the Central New York Boat Show

    For Directions to Syracuse Station, click below.

    Syracuse Station Directions

    Experience this boat fanatic event via Amtrak to Syracuse Station in Syracuse, NY. —Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount!

    Get picked up from Syracuse Station and taken to your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Syracuse office today at: 315-423-0022.

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    Hourly Schedule

    Thursday

    11:00 am - 6:00 pm

    Friday

    11:00 am - 7:00 pm

    Saturday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm

    Sunday

    9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Date
    Feb 19 - 22 2026
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    Time
    10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Location
    New York State Fairgrounds
    581 State Fair Blvd

    Organizer

    CNY Boating
    Website
    https://cnyboating.net/