The Savannah Boat Show was founded in 2003 by JBM & Associates, long-time producers of premier boating events throughout the Southeast. Launched at the Savannah Convention Center on Hutchinson Island, the show was created to serve the growing coastal boating market in Georgia, South Carolina, and northern Florida. A major milestone came with the expansion of the Savannah Convention Center and the opening of the IGY Savannah Harbor Marina, allowing the show to evolve into a unique in-water and convention center event.
Over the past two decades, the event has grown into one of the Southeast’s premier boating exhibitions, attracting thousands of boating enthusiasts each year. The show features hundreds of new boats, marine accessories, fishing gear, educational seminars, and family-friendly attractions, while providing a marketplace where attendees can compare boats, meet manufacturers, and connect with marine service providers.