The 2025 Annapolis Powerboat Show concluded on a high note Sunday evening with the strongest attendance since the banner year of 2021. With sunny skies and steady crowds, this year’s show offered a vibrant mix of boats, buyers, and boating enthusiasm.
Despite stiff competition on Saturday from the Navy–Air Force and University of Maryland football games, attendance that day held even with last year. The other three days saw noticeable increases in traffic—bolstered by ideal fall weather and a show packed with innovation.
“This was the best Powerboat Show we've seen in years," said Mary Ewenson, president of the Annapolis Boat Shows. "Boat sales were brisk across the board, including several models north of the $1 million mark. It’s clear that people are investing in time on the water.”
While the show launched under beautiful skies, Thursday morning brought significant flooding to City Dock, damaging a handful of exhibits and temporarily limiting access to others. “Our team and our exhibitors work hard to put on a great event, and we all depend on the revenue generated during the show,” Ewenson said. “It’s disappointing and financially damaging when we have flooding like this. We’re all looking forward to the completion of the City Dock construction and an end to the flooding!”
Still, the mood was festive on the docks. Showgoers enjoyed signature cocktails and lively company, with Painkillers flowing courtesy of Atlas, the Fleet Reserve, and Latitude 38—a welcome continuation of a beloved tradition after Pusser’s departure to Baltimore.
Next up: the 2025 Annapolis Sailboat Show, October 9 through 12. With clear skies in the forecast and a stellar list of exhibitors, the docks are ready to welcome the global sailing community.