Central New York Boat Shows – Fall & Winter

The Central New York Boat Shows bring two annual consumer boat shows to the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, New York — the CNY Winter Boat Show and the CNY Fall Boat Show.

CNY Winter Boat Show (February 19-22, 2026)

Held at the NYS Fairgrounds Expo Center & Center of Progress Building, the Winter Boat Show is the biggest boat show in Upstate New York. It features over 400 brand-new boats — from sleek sport boats to spacious cruisers, plus pontoon boats, personal watercraft and docks — displayed across nearly 200,000 square feet of indoor space. Free parking and shuttle service are available.

Show hours: Thursday 1-8 pm, Friday 1-8 pm, Saturday 10 am-8 pm, Sunday 10 am-5 pm. Adult tickets $12; kids 16 & under free.

CNY Fall Boat Show (September 18-20, 2026)

Held at the Center of Progress Building at the NYS Fairgrounds, the Fall Boat Show features boats and marine products with free parking. Show hours: Friday 1-8 pm, Saturday 10 am-8 pm, Sunday 10 am-5 pm. Adult tickets $5; kids 16 & under free.

Venue & contact

Both shows take place at the New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Boulevard, Syracuse, NY 13209. For more information, contact Drew Wickham, CNY Boat Show Manager, at 585-526-5460.

Official website: https://cnyboatshow.com/