Bay Bridge Boat Show Moves East to Kent Narrows

Date: August 29, 2024

The Eastern Shore’s Annual Marine Showcase Makes New Home at Safe Harbor Narrows Point

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Ryan Gullang

Phone: (410) 268 8828

Email: ryan@annapolisboatshows.com

Grasonville, MD – Today, Annapolis Boat Shows and Safe Harbor Marinas jointly announced a new partnership to employees, patrons, and key stakeholders ahead of the 2025 Bay Bridge Boat Show. Beginning April 2025, the annual marine industry event, which boasts hundreds of attendees and vendors, will take place at Safe Harbor Narrows Point in Grasonville under its new name – The Bay Bridge Boat Show at Safe Harbor Narrows Point.

Aerial Shot of Safe Harbor Narrows Point

Aerial Shot of Safe Harbor Narrows Point

Safe Harbor Narrows Point Marina

“We couldn’t be more excited about this new chapter for the show,” said Annapolis Boat Shows General Manager Sheila Jones. “The Bay Bridge Boat Show was my first event with Annapolis Boat Shows when I started with the company 25 years ago, so it’s really special for me to see it continuing to evolve.”

Aerial Shot of the 2023 Bay Bridge Boat Show at the
Bay Bridge Marina

Safe Harbor Narrows Point General Manager Jason Tuel echoed Jones’ good spirits, “The Safe Harbor Narrows Point Team welcomes the new partnership and is excited to bring this show to the Kent Narrows.”

“We are delighted to welcome the Bay Bridge Boat Show to its new home here at Safe Harbor Narrows Point. Even in the early days of our partnership discussions, there’s been no shortage of enthusiasm around what this means for the event, so the announcement is an exciting one for all of us.”

Jones added that she has fond memories of the show’s early years at Bay Bridge Marina, where construction on a new mixed-use development is expected to begin in the coming months.

“We’re so grateful for the relationship we’ve had with Bay Bridge Marina over many decades, and we’ll be cheering them on as neighbors while they enter an exciting new phase of development at their property.”

The move, which positions the show just 10 minutes east of its former location, will bring about some exciting changes.

“The size and location of Safe Harbor Narrows Point will allow the show to expand while improving access to on-and off-site parking,” said Jones. “For those coming by water, there are additional transient slips near the show. Attendees planning an overnight stay will have four hotels to choose from within walking distance,” she continued.

Attendees talk to exhibitor at 2023 Bay Bridge Boat Show

Attendees Talk to Exhibitor at 2023 Bay Bridge Boat Show

“Perhaps most exciting is our venue’s room for an expanded Demo Dock,” added Tuel. “That means more space for the show’s educational programming and entertainment too.”

In addition to the onsite food court, there are 10 restaurants within walking distance of the showgrounds, all connected by the Cross Island Trail, enhancing the event’s reputation as a long-beloved destination for day trips and weekend getaways.

Heather Tinelli, Queen Anne’s County Director of Economic and Tourism Development, offered her congratulations to Safe Harbor Marinas and Annapolis Boat Shows, noting the local community’s embrace of the news.

“The Bay Bridge Boat show has been a longstanding tradition in Queen Anne’s County, and we are thrilled that we will once again host the event,” she said. “The April boat show is a major economic driver for the County, supporting our hotels, restaurants, and, of course, local boat sales and services companies. We are looking forward to a successful show in April 2025!”

Bay Bridge Boat Show 24 attendees enjoy drinks at the poolside bar

Attendees Enjoy Poolside Drinks at 2024 Bay
Bridge Boat Show

The 2025 Bay Bridge Boat Show at Safe Harbor Narrows Point will take place April 11 to 13. General Admission and VIP tickets will go on sale today at www.annapolisboatshows.com.

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Bay Bridge Boat Show Moves East to Kent Narrows

The Eastern Shore’s Annual Marine Showcase Makes New Home at Safe Harbor Narrows Point

Tickets will go on sale soon!