Springtime, a historic boating village, a great array of exhibitors, and visitors from ten states all make for a great Oriental In-Water Boat Show.

​Oriental's annual In-water Boat Show has grown exponentially since its beginnings in 2009. The most recent show drew over 70 exhibitors from as far away Hampton, Virginia, Fort Lauderdale, and Florida. In addition to nautical goods and services, dealers and brokers brought in boats on land and in the slips at Oriental Harbor Marina, many of which were available for in-water sea trials.

​Based on the combination of number of vendors, number of boats, sales attributed and number of attendees, the Oriental show has become one of the largest and most successful in-water shows between Annapolis and Savannah.

Seminar Schedule:

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm: Neuse River and Sound Fishing (Captain David Hegel, Pamlico Pirate Fishing Charters)
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: The Life Cycle of Marine Canvas: a deep dive into materials, acquisition, maintenance and disposal  (Breena Litzenberger, Inner Banks Canvas)

Seminars are free with your admission wristband. Seminars are held on the deck at Oriental Marina and Inn.

Admission $10.00 (includes rest of weekend)

No charge for kids 12 and under.

The "Best Small Town Boat Show" in America features informative seminars along with in-water and on-land boats on display.