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Boat Show Returns This Weekend With 300 Vessels At Timonium Fairgrounds
The Chesapeake Bay Boat Show returns to the MD State Fairgrounds this weekend. Board 300 vessels, attend seafood demos and practice fishing.

TIMONIUM, MD — Calling all boaters! The fourth annual Chesapeake Bay Boat Show returns to the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium this weekend.
The indoor show, presented by the Marine Trades Association of Baltimore County, is open Friday through Sunday with over 300 boats and 100 exhibitors.
"The Chesapeake Bay Boat Show is almost here, and our incredible boat dealers are moving in and gearing up for an unforgettable weekend! From sleek yachts to top fishing vessels, the best in the boating world will be ready for you," the show said Wednesday in a Facebook Reel.
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There's something for every mariner. Captains can buy and sell boats or just daydream and board some of the most impressive yachts in the state.
Another highlight is the fishing simulator, letting anglers hone their skills over the winter. The fishing tackle pier will also take care of all your gear needs.
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Jimmy's Famous Seafood will have cooking demos, while the Maryland Department of Agriculture will teach attendees about invasive species.
The kid's corner will have children's activities, and live music will entertain the crowds.
Tickets are $15 at the door and $12 in advance. Kids 12 and younger get free entrance. Tickets are $10 at the gate for anybody with a military ID.
The show's hours are:
- Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
More information is available at thechesapeakebayboatshow.com.
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