2026 Lake Lanier Boat Show

2026 Lake Lanier Boat Show

Your Guide to the 2026 Lake Lanier Boat Show

If you love the water, this weekend is for you. The Lake Lanier Boat Show returns to Margaritaville at Lanier Islands in Buford, GA, April 24–26, and it’s one of the best events of the boating season in Georgia.

Show Hours

  • Friday, April 24 — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 25 — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 26 — 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tickets & Parking

Tickets are available online at lakelanierboatshow.com, and the Lanier Islands Resort gate and parking fee are included with your purchase. Grab them in advance and make a weekend of it — the resort offers accommodations if you want to stay and soak it all in.

What Makes It Different

This isn’t your typical indoor boat show. By displaying boats in-water where they belong, the show eliminates the gimmicks of a traditional setup Lakelanierboatshow — giving you an honest, real-world feel for each boat before you ever buy. You can climb aboard, compare models side by side, and actually picture your weekends on the lake.

What to Expect

More than 200 boats will be on display from approximately 15 local dealers representing over 50 respected boat brands. Whether you’re shopping for a pontoon, a fishing boat, a wake boat, or a luxury cruiser, there’s something for every type of boater.

Beyond the boats, the weekend is packed with live music, fishing seminars, and a festival-like atmosphere that’s fun for the whole family. The Lake Lanier Association will also be on hand to provide life jackets for children, so you can shop stress-free with the little ones in tow.

Stop By the Martin Docks Booth

If you’re thinking about upgrading your dock setup, this is your weekend to get inspired. Martin Docks will be on-site with a full-size display dock — fully decked out with custom finishes, real accessories, and the kind of design details that make Martin Docks the most trusted and best-looking docks on the water.

This isn’t just something to look at. Walk it, feel it, and see firsthand what it means to have a dock that’s custom-built around how you live lake life. Every Martin Dock is designed and crafted to fit your space, your style, and your needs — no two are exactly alike.

At the booth, you’ll also find two of the best products in the industry from brands Martin Docks is proud to be a certified dealer for:

Duratek Boat Lifts — Built tough and engineered to protect your investment all season long.

Wave Armor PWC Ports — Clean, durable, and designed for easy on-and-off access every time.

The team will be on hand all weekend to answer your questions, walk you through options, and put together a custom quote tailored to your project. And don’t leave without entering the giveaway — one lucky winner walks away with cash toward their next dock, lift, or port project.

Looking to connect with us?

Fill out the form below to request a time to connect with us at the show!