Things to do at the show

2024 Show Highlights

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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, September 19.

Just show your military/first responder/USCG & USCGA valid identification card along with photo ID at Will Call to receive your complimentary ticket.

Mohegan Sun SandBar

Grab a drink, enjoy live music and take in the beautiful views of Norwalk Harbor.

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Free Lighthouse Boat Tour

Enjoy a boat ride out to historic Green’s Ledge Lighthouse and learn about the role of the lighthouse in Long Island Sound’s maritime heritage. Round trip lasts about one hour. Limited to 49 passengers. Presented by the Norwalk Seaport Association.

Daily Schedule*: 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm

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*weather permitting

FREE Power Boat Rides

Relax and enjoy a free power boat ride on the Long Island Sound*, compliments of Freedom Boat Club.  Register at Try It Cove.

Daily Schedule*: Thurs-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm

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*weather permitting

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Try It Cove—Paddle Sport

Get out on the water and experience the fun of paddle sports. We supply everything you need to take a test ride—no experience needed. Courtesy of New England Dive. Register at Try It Cove. Available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Daily Schedule*: Thurs-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm

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Fred’s Shed How-to Center—presented by Progressive®

Tips, tricks, and DIY advice for every boater—from first-timers to experienced captains. Have a boat or engine problem you haven’t been able to fix? Stop by and ask our tech expert about it.

CLICK HERE to view Schedule

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Live Music—Pete’s One Mann Band

Experience the best one-man “5-piece band” on the East Coast—Pete Mann plays hits from ABBA to Zeppelin.

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Water Club Lounge

A tented oasis of refreshment where you can relax with a cool beverage and enjoy the water.

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Wine & Spirit Sampling

Fischers Island Lemonade

Stop by to sample a variety of Fishers Island Cocktail. After sampling, head to the Water Club Lounge for a Fischers Island Lemonade cocktail or the Sand Bar Lounge Fishers Island Coctail.

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Touch Tank

See and touch a variety of tidepool creatures native to Long Island Sound and learn about their roles in the ecosystem. Presented by the Brien McMahon’s Marine Science Academy.

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Kids' Boating

Boatloads of fun on the water for kids! Little ones can try paddle boating on a mini lake made just for them.

Schedule: 
Thursday & Friday 2pm-6:30pm
Saturday 10am-6:30pm
Sunday 10am-4:30pm

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Build-A-Boat—Toy Boat Building

Little skippers will have boatloads of fun creating a one-of-a kind toy boat to take home as a show souvenir.

Schedule:
Thursday & Friday 2pm-6:30pm
Saturday 10am-6:30pm
Sunday 10am-4:30pm

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PAWS Pet Watering Station

Stop by to let your furry friend refresh with a drink of water, courtesy of the Pet Animal Welfare Society, Inc. (PAWS). PAWS is a no-kill animal shelter that rescues and rehomes dogs and cats.

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CORNHOLE SHOOTOUT

Join us for our 3rd annual Cornhole Shootout Saturday at noon.

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