The location of this boat show didn’t happen by chance. It’s purposely pinpointed in the most exciting area along all of Ohio’s Lake Erie shoreline. So, you not only get a great in-water show, you’re in the heart of great amenities and attractions.
Stay the Night and Make it a Catawba Weekend
GET OUT OF THE HOUSE
AND HAVE SOME FUN!

Enjoy a Perfect Stay at Our Partner Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites Port Clinton Waterfront
It’s the official boat show headquarters hotel, it’s brand-new, and it’s offering all show-goers special show rates. Why not make it a boat show get-a-way weekend?
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After the Show, Enjoy Everything the Shores & Islands has to Offer!
Covering both coastal and island communities, Lake Erie Shores & Islands are where Ohio comes to play. Spanning from Vermillion to Marblehead, there’s plenty to explore on your way up Ohio’s coast. Feeling adventurous? Hop on a ferry to the islands where there’s entertainment for all ages. Prefer to stay on the mainland? Beautiful lighthouses and amazing beaches await you. From leisurely island hopping to riding adrenaline-pumping roller coasters, Ohio’s lakeshores and islands are the places for summer fun!
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