The Progressive Insurance Atlanta Boat Show Opens Today
The 2017 Progressive® Insurance Atlanta Boat Show® opens today at the Georgia World Congress Center and runs through Sunday, January 15. This year the Southeast’s premier boating event celebrates 55 years with more than 600 boats, more than 150 exhibitors and a special appearance from Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed to open the boat show.
The Atlanta Boat Show marks the kickoff to the winter boat show season, showcasing the newest boat models and debuts, new marine technology and accessories. The Show has exciting features and seminars to attract attendees from the sailing simulator to a replica of a James Bond Lotus Esprit submarine car. Plus, to commemorate the Show’s 55th anniversary, the first 55 attendees who arrive after 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, Jan. 12-13, will receive a FREE half-day pontoon boat rental courtesy of Park Marine.
The Show has been making waves in local media and even national, with a prestigious mention in AAA Living Magazine, which has 2.6 million readers.
Other highlights include:
- Atlanta Magazine – 28 awesome January events for Atlanta
- Access Atlanta/AJC.com – Atlanta Boat Show
- Gainesville Times – Annual Atlanta Boat Show docks Jan. 12-15 at the Ga. World Congress Center
- Patch.com – Atlanta Boat Show Sets Sails for Downtown
- Marietta Daily Journal/Northside Neighbor Newspapers– 2017 Atlanta Boat Show coming ashore
- 680 the Fan's "The Front Row" – Karaoke Fridays: Hosting a "Boat Show Edition" of their popular radio segment "Karaoke Fridays" this Friday, 1/13 and hosts will sing "boat/beach music" in and out of breaks throughout the 9:30 a.m. - noon segment to plug the Show.
Next Up: Progressive® Insurance New York Boat Show® (January 25-29, 2017) and Progressive® Insurance Baltimore Boat Show® (January 26-29, 2017)