Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS)

Show dates checked October 2026

2026

Wed 28 Oct to Sun 1 Nov 2026

Confirmed dates. Confirmed on the organiser's site.

Fort Lauderdale, United States

The world's largest in-water boat show. Boats arrive in the weeks before for detailing, varnish and prep, and it's the big hiring push before the Caribbean season.

Official site

2027

Wed 27 Oct to Sun 31 Oct 2027

Dates expected. Expected dates. The organiser hasn't published them yet, so these follow the show's usual pattern.

Fort Lauderdale, United States

The world's largest in-water boat show. Boats arrive in the weeks before for detailing, varnish and prep, and it's the big hiring push before the Caribbean season.

Official site

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