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# Progressive Metro Boat Show 2026 · Novi, MI, USA · Boating | TradeShowIntel

> The Progressive Novi Boat Show is a 34th edition boating event scheduled for March 12-15, 2026 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. Organized

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# Progressive Metro Boat Show 2026

The Progressive Novi Boat Show is a 34th edition boating event scheduled for March 12-15, 2026 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. Organized by the Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA), this suburban Detroit show features over 100 exhibitors displaying boats, motors, accessories, and marine services. The event includes special attractions like a Harborside Market with nautical decor, a Kids Zone, Boater Safety Education Class, and live entertainment. MBIA produces this show as part of their portfolio of Michigan boating events with over 60 years of experience.
The Progressive Novi Boat Show is a 34th edition boating event scheduled for March 12-15, 2026 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. Organized by the Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA), this suburban Detroit show features over 100 exhibitors displaying boats, motors, accessories, and marine services. The event includes special attractions like a Harborside Market with nautical decor, a Kids Zone, Boater Safety Education Class, and live entertainment. MBIA produces this show as part of their portfolio of Michigan boating events with over 60 years of experience.

## Event details

- **Dates:** 17–20 Sep 2026

- **Location:** Novi, MI, USA

- **Venue:** Lake St. Clair Metropark

- **Industry:** Boating

- **Category:** Trade show

## Audience scale

- **Exhibitors:** 100+

- **Attendees:** 12,000+

## Why exhibit
This premier autumn event uniquely offers both on-land and in-water displays right on Lake St. Clair. It allows exhibitors to cater to high-end buyers interested in seeing vessels performing in their natural element and provides an excellent avenue to clear end-of-season inventory.

## Why visit
It offers a beautiful marina atmosphere where you can tour cruising vessels, center consoles, and bowriders in the water. Beyond the boats, visitors enjoy an energetic festival vibe complete with live entertainment, food trucks, and a boardwalk filled with marine gear and nautical accessory vendors.

## Industries

- Boating

- Marine

- Outdoor Recreation

## Organisers

- Michigan Boating Industries Association