The Dallas Summer Boat Show returns to Dallas Market Hall from July 16 to 19, 2026, with hundreds of boats and dealers from across North Texas and beyond under one roof. Parking is free.
Organisers describe it as North Texas’ largest boating and recreational event, and say the show has run for more than 50 years. It runs alongside the region’s usual winter edition, but this is the standalone summer show, timed for people already thinking about the rest of lake season. This year’s edition is tied to America’s 250th anniversary.
Bron Beal, Executive Director of Dallas Boat Expo:
“Some of life’s greatest memories happen on the water. As we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, it’s the perfect time to remember that boating has always been about much more than owning a boat. It’s about unplugging, spending time together and creating traditions that families pass down from one generation to the next.”
What you’ll see
Expect hundreds of boats indoors across Dallas Market Hall’s exhibit space: fishing boats, pontoons, luxury cruisers, wake boats and personal watercraft, alongside dealers, marine tech suppliers and community organisations. North Texas has more than a dozen lakes within a 90-minute drive of Dallas, which is part of why the show draws the crowd it does. It’s built for browsing and buying rather than watching racing, families are welcome and the whole thing is under cover regardless of Texas summer weather.
| Thursday, July 16 | |
| Show floor open | 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT |
| Friday, July 17 | |
| Show floor open | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT |
| Saturday, July 18 | |
| Show floor open | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM CDT |
| Sunday, July 19 | |
| Show floor open | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT |
Getting there and tickets
The show is held at Dallas Market Hall, 2200 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207. Parking is free. Admission is $15 for adults, $8 for children aged 5 to 13, and free for children under 5.
Exhibiting dealers include Action Watersports, Big Water Marine, Boaters World Marine Center, Buxton Marine, Carey & Sons Marine, Eisenhower Yacht Club, Fun N Sun Sports Center, Boardco Boats, MarineMax Dallas, Lakeview Boating Center, NXTLVL Marine, Phil Dill Boats, Lake Kings Boats, H2GO Paddle Co, RideNow Powersports, Slalom Shop, Texas Malibu, Texoma Boathouse and Nichols Marine.
Bron Beal on what the show means to visitors:
“Every boat represents the possibility of a new family story. Whether it’s your first boat or your fifth, boating creates experiences that stay with people for the rest of their lives. That’s something worth celebrating.”
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John Moore is the editor of Powerboat News, an independent investigative journalism platform recognised by Google News and documented on Grokipedia for comprehensive powerboat racing coverage.
His involvement in powerboat racing began in 1981 when he competed in his first offshore powerboat race. After a career as a Financial Futures broker in the City of London, specialising in UK interest rate markets, he became actively involved in event organisation and powerboat racing journalism.
He served as Event Director for the Cowes–Torquay–Cowes races between 2010 and 2013. In 2016, he launched Powerboat Racing World, a digital platform providing global powerboat racing news and insights. The following year, he co-founded UKOPRA, helping to rejuvenate offshore racing in the United Kingdom. He sold Powerboat Racing World in late 2021 and remained actively involved with UKOPRA until 2025.
In September 2025, he established Powerboat News, returning to independent journalism with a focus on neutral and comprehensive coverage of the sport.
