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🚤 A Weekend of Boats, Big Dreams & Lake-Day Energy
Happy Friday, Denver!
If you’ve been daydreaming about summer on the water while scraping ice off your windshield, this weekend has the perfect escape. The Denver Boat Show is officially back — filling the Colorado Convention Center with boats, gear, show-only deals, and enough lake-day inspiration to carry you through winter.
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🚤 The 2026 Denver Boat Show Is Back in Town
If winter has you daydreaming about lake days, wakeboard mornings, or simply standing on a boat pretending it’s July — this weekend’s main event has your name all over it. The Denver Boat Show takes over the Colorado Convention Center starting today, bringing sunshine vibes, serious boat eye-candy, and some of the best deals of the year indoors.
Here’s why it’s worth stepping inside (even if you don’t own a boat… yet):
• 200+ new & pre-owned boats under one roof — from pontoons and wake boats to fishing rigs and personal watercraft
• Best pricing of the year on 2026 models + select pre-owned boats (up to five years old)
• Free life vests for kids under 12 (yes, actually free — while supplies last)
• Local dealers, accessories, tech, and gear you won’t find scrolling online
• A rare look at the 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Centurion Ri265 — only 7 exist worldwide 👀
Whether you’re seriously shopping, casually browsing, or just craving a break from winter, this is one of those Denver events that works for families, lake-lovers, and anyone dreaming of warmer days.
📅 January 16–18, 2026
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🌊 See You Dockside, Denver
Even if boating isn’t in the cards this year, the Denver Boat Show is a solid winter escape — equal parts inspiration, entertainment, and “someday” planning. Grab a ticket, bring the kids, and let your summer imagination run wild.
More weekend picks coming your way soon — stay warm, dream big, and we’ll catch you out there.
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