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What to know before you go to the Dallas Boat Show

After more than three years, the boats are back, baby! The "ultimate party off the lake," otherwise known as the Dallas Boat Show, returns to Dallas Market Hall July 20-23, and here's everything you need to know.

What: The Dallas Boat Show, a unique opportunity to shop and compare different brands as well as score deals on cool items from vendors who make it easy to find everything that families need to make time on the water even better.

Peep the latest models of marine accessories and boats, from runabouts and family cruisers to fishing boats, ski boats, pontoons, and sailboats, all in one place.

When: The weekend of July 20-23:

Thursday, 3-8 pm
Friday, 3-8 pm
Saturday, 10 am- 8 pm
Sunday, 10 am -5 pm

Where: Dallas Market Hall, 2200 Stemmons Freeway. Parking is free.

Who: Boating dealers that will be there include:

Plano Marine
Whittle Boats
Big Water Marine & Boat Club
Carey & Sons Marine
NXTLVL Eagle Marine
Buxton Marine
Tommy's Lewisville
MarineMax Dallas
North Texas Marine
Eisenhower Yacht Club
Ridenow Powersports
Action Watersports
Loe Marine
Lighthouse Resort & Marina
Texoma Destinations
Tow BoatU.S. – Lake Texoma
Mariner Sails

How much:

Adults: $12
Children (ages 5-13): $6
Children under 5: Free

Get advance tickets at dallasboatexpo.com or at the door during show schedule hours.

Want more boats? Follow Dallas Boat Show on social:

Facebook: dallasboatshow
Instagram: dallasboatshow
Twitter: dallas_boatshow

Photo courtesy of Dallas Boat Show

Speed toward Dallas Market Hall July 20-23.

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