2025 Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow Features
Saluting Our Heroes
To express our gratitude for your service, all active/veteran military, active/retired first responders and USCG & USCGA members can take advantage of FREE admission on Thursday, January 23. Simply show your military/first responder/health care/USCG & USCGA valid identification card along with photo ID at Will Call to receive your complimentary ticket.
$5 after 5pm — Wednesday & Thursday
Avoid weekend crowds. Join us on Wednesday & Thursday, January 22 &23 to take advantage of discounted admission after 5pm.
Discover Boating Lake Life Lounge
Booth 4105
Bring on the boating vibes. Relax, enjoy live music and drinks.
Four Roses Bourbon Lounge
Booth 4100
Be sure to visit the Four Roses Bourbon Lounge and enjoy a tasting of Four Roses Award-Winning Family of Bourbons, or a Four Roses Bourbon Signature Cocktail.
Cocktail Demo:
Join Four Roses Distillery Brand Ambassador and Mixologist, Abby Martinie, for a live demonstration of three signature cocktails, available exclusively in the Four Roses Lounge.
Wake Zone
Booth 2105
Don’t miss out on the action! Check out new gear and water toys—plus hang with top riders!
Meet Wake Pros, including Chad Sharpe.
Get pointers and tips you can use whether you’re new to wakeboarding/wakesurfing or want to level up your skills.
Paddle Sports Pool—Paddle Sport Demo Rides
Booth 2040
Experience the fun of stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), kayaking, and other paddle sports. We’ll provide all the gear and instruction you need to take a demo ride—no experience needed. Check out the latest in paddle sports gear and watercraft, too.
Fred’s Shed – How-To-Center Presented by Progressive
Both 2025
Tips, tricks, and DIY advice for boaters and RVers—from first-timers to experienced captains and road trippers. Have a boat, engine, or RV problem you haven’t been able to fix? Stop by and ask our tech expert about it.
Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife
Booth 1000
Your one-stop shop for schedules, rules, and regulations and to purchase licenses for the 2024 boating, fishing, and hunting seasons.
Life Jacket Loaner Station Program
Managed by the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources (KDFWR), this program promotes water safety and features stations across the state equipped with life jackets people can borrow for a day. You can contribute to this cause by donating any gently used life jackets you no longer need (provided they are in good condition). Just drop them off at Booth 1000 hosted by the KDFWR.
BONUS! For every life jacket you donate, you’ll receive an entry for a chance to win a KDFWR Swag Collection.
Kids’ Trout Pond—FREE for kids 12 and younger!
East Hall (by Food Court)
Catch-and-release fishing pond is a great way to introduce kids to the sport of fishing. Be sure to keep your camera handy to capture the moment when your little angler reels in a "big one".
