ST. PETERSBURG, FL (January 6, 2026) – The St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show, Presented by Progressive, proudly supports Tampa Bay Watch, a nonprofit dedicated to restoring and preserving the Tampa Bay watershed. Through community-driven projects like living shorelines, oyster reef ball installations, and marine education programs, Tampa Bay Watch is making a lasting impact on our local ecosystem.

On the ticketing platform for this year’s boat show, happening on St. Pete’s downtown waterfront January 15-18, 2026, a donation may be made to the local charity partner, Tampa Bay Watch. Proceeds help fund the organization’s vital initiatives, including hands-on restoration projects, marine science field trips, and programs that educate people about how they can protect and restore Tampa Bay for generations to come.

Not far from the boat show site, Tampa Bay Watch has a Discovery Center on The St. Pete Pier downtown. Boat show ticket holders may show their tickets for free admission to The Discovery Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, January 15 through Sunday, January 18.

On Saturday and Sunday, families are encouraged to time their visit to the boat show to take in The Discovery Center and a popular seminar at the boat show called “Hook the Future” presented by Captain Don Dingman. This free fishing clinic for families takes place at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, and Sunday, January 18, for children ages 4-16. All children in attendance receive a complimentary fishing pole. Captain Don has hosted kids fishing clinics at major boat shows and events across the Southeast, teaching thousands of families how to succeed in fishing while spending quality time outdoors with people you love.

Tickets for the St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show, Presented by Progressive must be purchased in advance online at Stpeteboatshow.com. General admission is $24 for adults. Active military and veterans are eligible for complimentary one-day general admission. To avoid delays upon arrival, a complimentary military active duty or veteran ticket may be obtained in advance using this link: https://informamarkets.jotform.com/252513285345153. On-site, military ID will be required at the entrance before admission is granted. Friends and family are not eligible to redeem this offer. Children ages 15 and under are free.

St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show, Presented by Progressive hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, January 15-17; and Sunday, January 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Follow the St. Petersburg Sailboat and Power Boat Show, Presented by Progressive, on Facebook and Instagram @stpeteboatshow. Follow Informa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/informa-us-boat-shows/.

About Informa Markets:

The U.S. Boat Shows division of Informa Markets is the leading exhibitions organizer that owns and operates the world’s foremost international boat and yacht events. Upcoming shows include the Suncoast Boat Show in Sarasota, April 17-19, 2026, attracting record-setting audiences and additional boat sales to the West Coast of Florida. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com.

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