Official Statement – “Effectively immediately, the Palm Beach International Boat Show and Superyacht Show Palm Beach have been postponed until further notice. Adhering to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and City of West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James’ recommendation to suspend all mass gatherings over contagion concerns, we fully support the decision as the health and safety of our visitors, community, exhibitors, staff and vendors is our top priority. We are currently working with the City of West Palm Beach to identify a new date. We wish to thank our city officials and the boating community for their ongoing support.” – Andrew Doole, President, Informa Markets U.S. Boat Shows and George Gentile, President of the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County”
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PALM BEACH, Fla. (March 11, 2020) – The 35th annual Palm Beach International Boat Show (PBIBS), will be pulling into port March 26 – 29, along Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach, featuring 1,000 boats and nearly 500 exhibitors on display showcasing the latest in marine technology and accessories. This year’s show boasts an expansion to the Town of Palm Beach with the addition of the invitation-only, three-day Superyacht Show Palm Beach at the Flagler Museum.
With 25 years in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach, owned by the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, Inc. (MIAPBC) and produced by Informa Markets, PBIBS is known as one of the top five boat shows in the country. Offering something for locals and visitors alike to enjoy, the Palm Beach International Boat Show features live music, educational activities such as free youth fishing clinics presented by Hook the Future, IGFA School of Sportfishing seminars, extreme sports demonstrations in the AquaZone and seminars on the latest in superyachting by Superyacht Times. Enhanced dining options, and over 2.7 million square feet of the most exciting boats and marine gear to see from eight-foot inflatables to super yachts nearly 300 feet will be on display at this year’s show which spans nearly 63 acres on land and in-water.
Whether taking the Brightline train or arriving by boat and tying up to the free docks located at the south show entrance, the Palm Beach International Boat Show offers seamless transportation and parking options that make it easy for guests to get to and from the show.
ABOUT THE PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
The 35th annual Palm Beach International Boat Show, March 26 – 29, 2020, is one of the top five boat shows in the country. The show will feature more than $1.4 billion worth of yachts and accessories, including hundreds of boats ranging from 8-foot inflatables to super yachts nearly 300 feet in length. In addition to the large selection of boats and exhibits, the show offers fun and educational activities, including free youth fishing clinics by Hook The Future and IGFA School of Sportfishing seminars. The Palm Beach International Boat Show and Superyacht Show Palm Beach are owned by the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County (MIAPBC) and organized by Informa Markets.