Event Concluded Annual Regional Family Friendly

Great Lakes Boating Festival 2026

May 16–17, 2026
Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan

Venue Grosse Pointe Yacht Club
Organizer Grosse Pointe Youth Nautical Education Foundation
Category Marine & Boat
Open to Public? Yes — public welcome

Great Lakes Boating Festival 2026 Overview

Type
An in-person, two-day regional in-water boat show
Start Date
End Date
Time Zone
Eastern Time (ET) — local time
Organizer
Grosse Pointe Youth Nautical Education Foundation
Venue
Grosse Pointe Yacht Club
788 Lakeshore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI, United States
Location
Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, United States
Category
Marine & Boat
Event Website
greatlakesboatingfestival.com
By the Numbers
4,000+ attendees; 37th edition; 2 days Figures are based on official organizer materials and may vary by year.
Open To Public?
Yes, this event is open to the public and family-friendly.
Frequency
Annual
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Great Lakes Boating Festival 2026 FAQs

Where is the venue located?

Great Lakes Boating Festival takes place at Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, located at 788 Lakeshore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan.

How can I go there?

DrivingPublic TransportWalking

How can I contact the venue?

Phone: +1 313 884-2500

How can I contact the organizer?

Phone: +1 313-884-2500Address: 788 Lake Shore, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI, United States

What are the event hours?

Saturday: Noon – 7 pmSunday: Noon – 5 pm All times local (Eastern Time, ET)

How much is admission?

Free

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