Baltimore Boat Show January 21, 2009

The Baltimore Boat Show, January 21-25 at the Baltimore Convention Center, features more than 600 boats for any lifestyle and interest, from personal watercraft and sport fishing boats to performance boats and luxury yachts. Hundreds of exhibitors will offer the latest in equipment and gear, including engines, navigational devises, fishing gear, nautical accessories and apparel at Maryland largest and longest running indoor boating event.

The Accessories Pavilion will highlight boats available for less than $250/month, and the Green Zone will showcase eco-friendly boats, engines, accessories and lifestyle products. Other highlights include the Take Me Fishing Center, with information and resources for both the novice and avid angler and the Discover Boating Center, offering advice and information about life on the water and boat purchases.

The Baltimore Boat Show offers five days of family fun. Visitors can have an up-close look at Miss GEICO, the world’s fastest offshore racing boat, and can learn about boating and fishing at daily seminars. The Kids Cove will offer special activities for children. Guests can also enter to win a fishing expedition with Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jarret Johnson; Johnson will make an appearance at the Baltimore Boat Show, as will the Baltimore Ravens cheerleaders. Another “celebrity” greeting young visitors at the show will be Sponge Bob Square Pants.

Water enthusiasts who want to be the first to see the Baltimore Boat show while supporting a worthy cause can attend the January 21 Special Preview Night Benefiting the Wish A fish Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing fishing outings for families with children with special needs. The evening includes a silent auction, cash bar, and live music.

Admission to the Baltimore Boat Show is $10 for adults, $5 for youth 13-15, free for children 12 and under. Tickets for the Special Preview Night Benefiting Wish-a-Fish Foundation are $20.

Hours for the Baltimore Boat Show are Wednesday, January 21 (Special Preview Night) 6 - 9 pm, Thursday and Friday, January 22 and 23 11 am – 9 pm, Saturday, January 24 10 am – 9 pm, and Sunday January 25 10 am – 6 pm.

Free parking to the Baltimore Boat Show is available at Camden Yards, Lot C, with continuous free shuttle service to and from the Baltimore Convention Center.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.BaltimoreBoatShow.com.

Official Website: http://www.BaltimoreBoatShow.com