Spring Sailboat Show returns to Annapolis, April 25-27
The Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show is back at City Dock and will run from 10 a.m. on Friday, April 25 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 27 at City Dock in downtown Annapolis. Thousands of visitors will be in downtown Annapolis to see new and brokerage sailboats for sale along with exhibitors, seminars, and vendors. In addition to boarding beautiful sailboats, guests are invited to meet with boating clubs and charter companies, shop gear and equipment, and catch up with marine professionals and sailing friends alike.
Downtown Parking Restrictions
Cars will not be permitted to park at the end of Dock Street (from Randall Street to Susan Campbell Park) beginning at midnight on Monday, April 21. Cars that remain after Monday will be removed. Dock Street and Prince George Street from Craig Street to the water will be closed to vehicles and used for show setup. Throughout the weekend, parking on close-in residential streets will be reserved for Ward One residents only:
- Prince George Street from Craig Street to East Street;
- East Street from Prince George Street to King George Street; and
- Randall Street from Prince George Street to King George Street.
Boats will have no dockage in Ego Alley after Sunday, April 20. As always, visitors must check in with the Harbormaster (410-263-7973 or VHF 17).
Vendor load-ins will begin on April 22 for both land and water exhibits.
Boat Show Visitor Parking
City Garages: Park at any one of the regular city garages: Hillman, Knighton, Gotts Court, or Park Place. The free Downtown “Magenta” Shuttle will traverse West and Main Streets throughout the day on all three days of the show. For more information, visit www.AnnapolisParking.com.
Additional Garages: Visitors may also find free parking at the State-owned Garage (aka Calvert Street Garage) at 19 St. Johns Street after 6 pm, Monday-Friday and all weekend. Whitmore Garage located at 25 Clay Street is also available to the public as space allows for a fee after 9 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Whitmore is free to the public every Sunday until 4 pm.
For additional details on the boat show, see www.AnnapolisBoatShows.com
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(Source: City of Annapolis)
(Image credits: Annapolis Sailboat Show)
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