The KC Boat & Fishing Show Is Back At Bartle Hall With Boats, Gear & Family Fun

The Kansas City Boat & Fishing Show returns to Bartle Hall this week, boasting one of the largest displays of boats and personal watercrafts for sale under one roof.

Shop a huge selection of wakesurf, fishing and pontoon boats, luxury cruisers, personal watercraft, kayaks, and more! Find the perfect vessel to fit any price budget, take advantage of special manufacturer and dealer discounts, and be ready to hit the lakes and waterways this summer.

Where: Bartle Hall, Kansas City Convention Center, 301 West 13th St, Kansas City, MO 64105

When: January 8-11, 2026.

Thursday, noon to 7 p.m.
Friday, noon to 8 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Price: Adults $15, youth 16 & under are free

This 4-day family-friendly event has something for every boat, fishing and outdoor enthusiast...

Browse through a wide variety of fishing and hunting exhibits; shop for liquidation prices on fishing tackle, boating accessories, and gear; meet with dock building experts to help design a landing for your new boat; and even learn fishing techniques from Pro Anglers!

Bring the kids for FREE and enjoy the non-stop entertainment:

- Experience up close, live interaction with Stingrays

- Meet KC’s Pitcher of the Year Noah Cameron Sat. at 1 p.m.

- Interact with Pro Anglers, watch demos from the 40-foot long and fully stocked aquarium, plus get insight into hooking the next big one! Check out two stages with a full line-up of Pro Angler Demos featuring James “JMFW Worldwide” Watson, Todd Huckabee, Kirby Ham, Kim Burnett, Joe Bragg, Jeremy Lawyer, Eric Fine, Joe’s Striper Guide and more!

- Test your agility skills on the 27’ rock climbing wall, mechanical bull, and Air Soft Shooting Zone