Shows

The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) 2026 welcomed over 7,700 industry professionals and 701 exhibitors at the Tampa Convention Center, featuring expanded technical education, the Marine Ideas Exchange presented by Soundings Trade Only, and 12 Innovation Award winners. The event will move to December 2027 to expand outdoor demonstrations and mitigate weather risks.

IBEX 2026 will feature six focused pavilions including Next-Gen Power & Performance, International (developed with Metstrade), Compliance & Standards, Electronics (sponsored by NMEA), Composites, and Start-Up (presented with Yachting Ventures). The Tampa Convention Center event runs October 6-8, 2026, with specialty areas, Innovation Way, and Trade Routes designed to help marine professionals navigate the technical trade show.

Marketplace Events announced dates for its 6-show outdoor series, including the new Denver Sport and Outdoor Show in February 2027. The series features The Portland Boat Show, Washington Sportsmen's Show, Pacific Northwest Sportsmen's Show, Great Alaska Sportsman Show, and Central Oregon Sportsmen's Show, with combined attendance of approximately 150,000.

Flambeau Outdoors will showcase its American-made tackle storage solutions and fishing gear at ICAST 2026 in Orlando, Florida, July 14-17, at Booth #4425. The company will highlight its Tuff Tainers®, tackle boxes, and products featuring patented Zerust® technology for rust prevention.

Millennium Marine® will showcase its 2026 boat seats, rod trees, monitor mounts, transducer poles, and accessories at ICAST 2026 in Orlando, Florida, July 14-17. Attendees can visit Millennium Marine at Booth #3820 at the Orange County Convention Center.

ICAST 2026 is introducing new programming including ICASTLive!, Meet the Market business matchmaking, Retailer Leadership Breakfast, Retailer Lounge, and an ICAST Pop-Up Shop. The world's largest sportfishing trade show offers enhanced experiences for exhibitors, retailers, and buyers.

DAIWA will exhibit new 2026 fishing tackle at the Miami International Boat Show (February 11-15), featuring the SEABORG 500J electric reel, SALTIGA 30000P big-game spinning reel, Certate SW and Certate HD reels, and new Procyon rods. Exhibiting dealers Captain Harry's Fishing Supply, Crook & Crook Marine and Tackle, and El Capitan Marine and Fishing Supply will spool DAIWA reels with J-BRAID.

Fish Monkey and Hunt Monkey will showcase their full product lines at the Nation's Best Sports Fall 2026 Spring Semi-Annual Market in Oklahoma City, February 10-13, featuring hunting gear, winter fishing apparel, waterproof gloves, and merino wool socks at Booth #1900.

Eyeking LLC showcased Salt Life Eyewear's return to sunglasses with a $40 all-polarized collection and debuted Hatch Float from Hobie Eyewear, made from 100% upcycled kayak plastic. Sales from Hatch Float benefit the FishAmerica Foundation for conservation projects.