Orlando Boat Show is back

The OBS features over 500 boats at the Orange County Convention Center.

By Annabelle Sikes
| 3:00 p.m. August 27, 2021

West Orange Times & Observer
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The Orlando Boat Show is back this weekend at the Orange County Convention Center.

With over 500 boats, 19 dealers, and over 50 manufactures, the event is Central Florida's premier boat show and even offers a seminar stage, where Twiggy the Water-Skiing Squirrel will perform, and activities for kids.

For the first time ever, OBS will also present a new booth area called 'The Fishing Zone' where guests will be able to view new fishing gear to fill their tackle boxes including fresh water and saltwater rod and reels, fresh water and saltwater lures, clothing for a great day on the water and all types of fishing gear and accessories, according to the OBS website.

Other events at the show will include caricature drawings, seminars, live trout fishing, fishing simulators and more.

The OBS will run from Friday, Aug. 27 through Sunday, Aug. 29. The show will be open on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Annabelle Sikes

News Editor Annabelle Sikes was born in Boca Raton and moved to Orlando in 2018 to attend the University of Central Florida. She graduated from UCF in May 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a minor in sociology. Her past journalism experiences include serving as a web producer at the Orlando Sentinel, a reporter at The Community Paper, managing editor for NSM Today, digital manager at Centric Magazine and as an intern for the Orlando Weekly.