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New England Yacht & Boat Events 2026–2027
New England's boating season is short and busy. Boats mostly launch in May and haul out by late October, so the winter indoor boat shows are where people plan and buy. The main hubs are Newport and Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island, Boston Harbor, Cape Cod and the Islands, coastal Connecticut and the Maine coast, all known for sailing, classic yachts and a deep boatbuilding heritage.
Upcoming New England events (Oct 2026 – Jun 2027)
| Event | Type | Dates | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mystic Lighted Boat Parade | Parade | Nov 28, 2026 ✓ Verified on official site | Mystic, Connecticut | Official site |
| Hartford Boat Show | Boat Show | Jan 28 – 31, 2027 ✓ Verified on official site | Uncasville (Mohegan Sun), Connecticut | Official site |
| New England Boat Show | Boat Show | Feb 10 – 14, 2027 ✓ Verified on official site | Boston, Massachusetts | Official site |
| Maine Boatbuilders Show | Boat Show | Typically March — 2027 dates TBA Dates TBA | Portland, Maine | Official site |
| Figawi Race Weekend | Regatta | Typically Memorial Day weekend — 2027 dates TBA Dates TBA | Hyannis to Nantucket, Massachusetts | Official site |
| Marion Bermuda Race (start) | Regatta | Jun 18, 2027 ✓ Verified on official site | Marion, Massachusetts to Bermuda | Official site |
| Block Island Race Week | Regatta | Jun 21 – 25, 2027 ✓ Verified on official site | Block Island, Rhode Island | Official site |
| Newport Charter Yacht Show | Charter Show | Typically late June — 2027 dates TBA Dates TBA | Newport, Rhode Island | Official site |
Dates checked October 2026 against each organizer’s own site. Organizers change dates; always confirm before you travel.
New England events: common questions
When is boat show season in New England?
The big indoor shows run from late January through March, including Hartford, Boston's New England Boat Show and the Maine Boatbuilders Show. In-water shows and charter shows come back once boats launch in late spring and summer.
What is the biggest boat show in the Boston area?
The New England Boat Show at Boston's convention center is the region's largest winter show. The 2027 show runs February 10–14.
When does the racing season start in New England?
Serious racing usually starts around Memorial Day weekend with events like the Figawi Race and builds through June. In odd-numbered years that includes Block Island Race Week and the Marion Bermuda Race.