HOUSTON – The Houston Summer Boat Show, which features the latest in recreational boating and the outdoors, has kicked off at NRG Center.
The show, with a "Wake Up! Catch a Great Deal!" theme, will take place through Sunday.
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The Houston Summer Boat Show offers a wide range of types and styles of boats for fishing, water sports and for just spending some time on the water.
"We predict a very successful show," said show president Ken Lovell. "That's why local dealers who bring their merchandise to the show are committed to offering better sales incentives than they have in the past few years. Because we are seeing our economy pick up, we are also seeing a lot of new boaters, and we are always expanding the educational opportunities available to first-time boaters at the show."
There are exhibits showcasing fishing and water-sports gear and accessories, electronics for boating, outdoor furniture, vacation getaways, and clothing and jewelry.
Many popular boat show traditions returned this year, including demonstrations at the Bass Tub - a 4,000-gallon, 18-wheeler-sized fish tank filled with live bass.
Children can look forward to catching a rainbow trout at Fish-O-Rama, and the Kids Zone has lots of fun activities, including bungee jumping, an inflatable slide and a coloring station.
Show hours for the 2017 Houston Summer Boat Show are:
- Wednesday - Friday, June 14-16, 1 - 8 p.m.
- Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Sunday, June 18, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12. Kids 5 and under get in free.
For more information, go to the Boat Show website.
