Things to do at the show

2023 Highlights

Land of 10,000 Lakes  

Booth 803

Escape winter for a few hours at our Minnesota-inspired oasis. Relax, enjoy live music, and grab a bite to eat and drink-street tacos, corn elote dip, beer and cocktails are on the menu.

 

Jackson Burn

Musical Entertainment

Enjoy the musical talents of local Minneapolis musicians.

Jackson Burn

Thursday & Saturday 3 PM–7 PM

Mike Miller

Friday 3 PM–7 PM

 


 

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Fred’s Shed – How-To-Center Presented by Progressive

Booth 1203B

Tips, tricks, and DIY advice for every boater—from first timers to experienced captains. Have a boat or engine problem you haven’t been able to fix? Stop by and ask our tech expert about it.

CLICK HERE to view full seminar schedule

CLICK HERE to view seminar descriptions 

 

 

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Antique & Classic Boat Display

Lobby D

Presented by the Bob Speltz Land O’Lakes Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. Boating enthusiasts and nautical history buffs alike will enjoy this fascinating look at a bygone era. This year’s featured boat is Baby Dolphin— a 1929 24' Hackercraft, powered by a Scripps model 150 hp flathead six-cylinder engine.
 

 

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America’s Boating Club’s® Boating Skills Virtual Trainer

Lobby C

Get “hands-on” practice in boating skills such as docking, pivot turns, stopping and more using a real Mercury throttle and steering wheel.
Twin City Power Boat Association

Twin City Power Boat Association 

Lobby B

Discover the exciting world of power boat racing. Whether you’re a boating, fishing, or racing enthusiast, you will enjoy learning more about the thrills and spills of these high-performance boats.
 

Minnesota Renewable Energy Society

Lobby E

Learn about solar powered boats and check out a display of 4 solar-powered boats built by middle and high school students: OSEK II.1 from Orono High School, The Black Pearl from Shakopee West Middle School, Sunna from City Academy High School and Dragon Avalonus from Avalon Charter School. Kids are invited to build a sand sculpture at the Twin Cities Bach Blast table.  

 

NMMA’s SHOW CREDENTIALS ARE NOW DIGITAL!

For your safety NMMA has transitioned to a new contactless digital MOBILE EXHIBITOR CREDENTIAL. We will also be following the latest CDC, state and local guidelines to ensure your safety, as well as the safety of our staff and guests. As guidance comes in from officials, we’ll continue to update and monitor our practices to ensure the best boat show experience possible.

If you have not done so, please order your credentials for the PROGRESSIVE® INSURANCE MINNEAPOLIS BOAT SHOW® by visiting your Exhibitor Portal. 

  • Online credential registration continues throughout the show.
  • Credential allotment is determined by your company’s total square footage of contracted exhibit space.
  • When your contracted space balance is paid in full. Credentials will be emailed 2 weeks prior to show opening.

If you have any questions, please contact us at MinneapolisCredentials@nmma.org or call us at (312) 946-6228.

New Security Protocols
To ensure security of our EXHIBITORS you will be required to show your mobile exhibitor credential on your mobile device each day/time you enter the show—however, you will not need to present any other form of photo ID. This process will streamline your entry to the show and:

  • Ensure only authorized personnel have access to the show outside of show hours
  • Protect exhibitor's products and displays

Be My Guest Tickets—Invite Your Best Customers and Prospects to the Show
Redeemed Electronic Be My Guest tickets are billed at 50% ($6.00) off the general admission price.

How to order:

  1. Pay a $50.00 non-refundable deposit via credit card and order as many tickets as you like:
    1. A minimum order of 10 tickets is required with your deposit
    2. Orders of 9 tickets or fewer are paid in full at the time of checkout and are not refundable
  2. Customize your e-tickets. Bold your Company Name—FREE. At an additional cost:
    1. Include a company logo
    2. Add text to your e-ticket—25 words or less (i.e. Visit us in space A1)
    3. Add your brand logo to the footer
    4. Attach a preferred e-ticket (Your company campaign/flyer, etc.)
  3. Upload a spreadsheet of your customer base for emailing
    1. Email customers whenever you want in a few easy steps
    2. To send multiple tickets to your customers at one time, input the quantity you wish to send. They will receive one email with multiple PDF files attached.
  4. Order tickets for other NMMA Shows you are exhibiting in without logging out
  5. Your credit card will be charged for the total redeemed tickets, less your deposit, within 30 days of the show's closing date
  6. New orders originating on site will be charged a $50 non-refundable deposit
  7. The ability to order and send e-tickets and will call tickets is open throughout the show

If you have any questions, please contact us at MinneapolisTickets@nmma.org or (312) 946-6228.

If you have any questions, regarding credentials or tickets please contact Jessica Blankenship, Show Administrator at jblankenship@nmma.org or call (312) 946-6228

Certificate of Insurance

All exhibitors are required to submit a certificate of insurance prior to setup onsite.  All certificates of insurance must be emailed to NMMA@certs.coitracker.com with the Company Name/Show Name specified in the subject line. Please provide a sample certificate of insurance reflecting required coverage to your insurance agent.  CLICK HERE for sample certificate of insurance.

To purchase insurance, please CLICK HERE. 

For more information please contact: Jessica Blankenship, Show Administrator, at jblankenship@nmma.org or call (312) 946-6228.

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  • Date/Time

THU 2 PM - 8 PM
FRI 12 PM - 8 PM
SAT 10 AM - 8 PM
SUN 10 AM - 5 PM

  • Location
  • Minneapolis Convention Center
  • 1301 2nd Ave S
  • Minneapolis MN 55403-2710
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