Newport Boat Show Breaks Attendance Records

The Newport International Boat Show attendance for the 2022 Show topped 2021.

The four-day event, held along the downtown waterfront in Newport, Rhode Island, opened on September 15 and continued through September 18. This year’s event included an array of boats in the water of every type and style from 15 to 90 feet, and a wide variety of accessories, equipment, electronics, gear, and services for boaters. The 2021 Show had the greatest increase in number of visitors from pre-pandemic levels in over a decade at 10% and this year’s show proved that Newport continued to retain these new attendees and maintain their interest. In addition, in-water training sessions were sold out, with new and experienced boaters gaining valuable skills.

The Newport International Boat Show is one of the largest in-water events in the country and the premier show in New England. It encompasses over 14 acres of Newport’s famed waterfront and hosts hundreds of exhibitors, dealers, and manufacturers, showcasing new powerboats and sailboats, as well as marine equipment, services and accessories.