DC Boat Show At National Harbor Includes Catfish Canopy, Cooking On The Dock

NATIONAL HARBOR, MD — The DC Boat Show returns to National Harbor for the third year from May 2-24. More than 250 sail boats and power boats will be on display and available for purchase.

There will be live music, food vendors, samples from local wineries and distilleries, and a variety of vendors sporting the latest boating gear. A Saturday night beach party with DJ Gemini hosted by Mahogany Yachts will be May 3 from 6-9 p.m. on the waterfront plaza with a live stream of the Kentucky Derby. Admission includes the Catfish Canopy where attendees can learn all about catfish from experts including Ernie the Hog Snatcher.

Experience hands-on fishing from the dock and learn how to catch catfish as well as how to fillet and cook them. Stephen Fultz, Triple City Anglers and Haz Life Fishing also will provide information and engaging demonstrations on fishing. Gypsy Habanero will provide cooking on the dock with Caribbean inspired flavors and spices.

Tickets are on sale now for the event, which will run from noon to 7:30 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.