Shows and Events
Posted on March 14, 2011

This roundup of upcoming shows and events includes news from the Palm Beach (Fla.) International Boat Show and the Charlotte County Nautical Flea Market and Seafood Festival.

With more than $350 million worth of boats, yachts and accessories from the world's leading marine manufacturers, the 26th annual Palm Beach (Fla.) International Boat Show is one of the top 10 boat shows in the country, according to organizers.

The yachting event will take place from March 24-27 and it features hundreds of boats, ranging from small inflatables and center consoles to fishing boats and superyachts longer than 150 feet.

This year's show also offers an array of new interactive marine-related activities:

The Blue Wild Dive and Travel Show is an innovative presentation that aims to help people enjoy the ocean safely, whether they're learning to dive or continuing their diving and boating education.


The International Game Fish Association School of Sportfishing presents "mini-sessions" with some of the area's best captains and professional anglers.


Don Dingman, host and founder of "Hook the Future," returns this year to host his Kids Fishing Clinics for anglers ages 5 to 16.