Power Boat Show Hosts Free 50th Show Block Party In Annapolis

Press release from Downtown Annapolis:

Oct. 4, 2022

The Annapolis Powerboat Show is hosting its 50th show this October and it is inviting the community to come out to a free celebration party to mark the milestone. This event is on opening day of the power boat show, from 5 pm to 9:30 pm on Thursday, October 6th. It is conveniently located across the street from the Power Boat show on Market Space in downtown Annapolis, Maryland.

"The Annapolis Sailboat Show held its 50th anniversary party in the same location in 2019 and it was a popular event with both locals and show attendees, says Erik Evans Executive Director of the Downtown Annapolis Partnership. " We expect it to be another popular event where people can safely celebrate together outdoors." The event also encourages everyone to stay downtown to show and dine at the local businesses after boat show event hours.

The event will feature the feel good, party pop and rock and roll band Wheelhouse Rock Band. They have been voted the best local rock band on the Eastern Shore by What's Up? Magazine Eastern Shore. They will be playing from 530 pm to 930pm. Local oysters will be available for just $1 at McGarvey's Saloon and Oyster Bar and dinner can be ordered at the Annapolis Market House, Federal House Bar & Grille, Iron Rooster, McGarvey's Saloon, and Middleton Tavern. Featured drinks of the evening include oyster shooters, craft beer, crushes and other cocktails.

For those that attended the boat show, the free shuttle to the Naval Stadium Parking lot will run until 930pm from the event.

For those coming into town for the evening event and to shop and dine throughout downtown Annapolis, there is plenty of available Annapolis parking in the local garages including free parking starting at 6pm at the Calvert Street Garage (19 St. Johns Street). The free circulator shuttle in downtown Annapolis runs from the Knighton and Park Place Parking Garages to downtown Annapolis.

This event is sponsored by the Annapolis Boat Shows, Annapolis Powerboat Show, Downtown Annapolis Partnership, Annapolis Market House, Middleton Tavern, Iron Rooster Annapolis, Federal House Bar & Grille and McGarvey's Saloon and Oyster Bar.

This press release was produced by Downtown Annapolis. The views expressed here are the author's own.