The Boats are BACK at Bartle Hall
The Kansas City Boat & Fishing Show returns to the Bartle Hall Convention Center January 8-11, 2026. The show boasts one of the largest displays of boats and personal watercrafts for sale under one roof – with over 250,000 square feet and hundreds of boats with Special Show Pricing all four days! Get ready for Fun in the Sun! Shop a huge selection of wakesurf, fishing and pontoon boats, luxury cruisers, personal watercraft, kayaks and more! Find the perfect vessel to fit any price budget, take advantage of special manufacturer and dealer discounts, and be ready to hit the lakes and waterways this summer!
This 4-day family-friendly event has something for every boating, fishing and outdoor enthusiast. Browse through a wide variety of fishing and hunting exhibits. Shop for liquidation prices on fishing tackle, boating accessories, and gear. Meet with dock building experts to help design a landing for your new boat! Learn fishing techniques from Pro Anglers!
Bring the kids for FREE and enjoy the NON-STOP Entertainment and 4-Days of FUN:
- Experience up close, live interaction with Stingrays!
- Interact with Pro Anglers, watch demos from the 40 foot long, fully stocked aquarium, and get insight into hooking the next big one! Check out two stages with a full line-up of Pro Angler Demos featuring James “JMFW Worldwide” Watson, Kirby Ham, Kim Burnett, Jeremy Lawyer, Eric Fine, Joe’s Striper Guide and more! (seminar schedules will be posted closer to show date)
- Enjoy the petting zoo with zebra, llamas, mini horses & donkeys, goats, sheep, pigs, & calves
- Test your agility skills on the 27’ rock climbing wall, mechanical bull and Air Soft Shooting Zone
- Explore the Great Outdoors with your Kids with Archery, Hoverball, Kids Casting & more!
- Guess the number of bobbers in the Midwest Marine boat and win a fabulous prize package!!
- Stroll through the Whitetail Deer Shed Display, Antique Duck Decoy Exhibits, and Vintage Fishing Tackle Display!
