TownDock.net's
Oriental Boat Show Guide


April 10 - 12, 2026

Schedule
When It's All Happening

Hours. Seminars.

Days & Hours.

• Fri April 10, noon to 6p. Admission $10.00 (includes rest of weekend).
• Sat April 11, 10a to 6p. Admission $10.00 (includes rest of weekend).
• Sun April 12, 10a to 3p. Admission $5.00.

Walk. Talk. Visit.

Don't be shy. Vendors bring boats and boat (and outdoor) gear to the show. It's Oriental - these folks like to talk about their stuff. Ask questions and learn more.

Seminars

All Seminars are in a tent at the parking area next to The Bean. Seminars are free with admission.

Friday 1:30p - 2:30p: Neuse River and Sound Fishing “Honey holes, how to find your own” (Tom Day, Carolina Bay Outfitters LLC)

Friday 3:00p - 4:00p: Why canvas is one of the most important investments you can make in your boat. (Breena Litzenberger, Inner Banks Canvas)

Saturday 10:30a - 11:30a: Boat Buying Basics. What to know when you're buying a boat. (Curtis Stokes, Curtis Stokes and Associates)

Saturday 12:00noon - 1:00p: Diesel Engine Maintenance and Trouble Shooting. (Darrell Foster, Foster Mobile Marine)

Saturday 1:30p - 2:30p: Docking: The Ten Commandments (John Rahm, Third Wave Sailing)

Saturday 3:00p - 4:00p: How To Sell Your Boat. (Julie Rahm, CPYB, Triton Yachts)









Find What You Need
What’s At (and near) The Boat Show

At the show, vendors supporting sail, power, accessories, clothing, food & coastal life.
Thank you to the Boat Show Guide Sponsors:

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Map
Boat Show Overview.

See where it's all happening.

In-Water Boats

Wander the docks. In-water sail & power vessels are on display. You can take a tour inside & on deck. Some brokers may ask you to remove shoes.

On Land

On land... most everything. Trailerable boats, and vendors with boating & outdoor gear. Check out the the Nautical Flea Market.









Cool Stuff
Boat Show Stuff Ya Gotta See...

World renowned Naval Architect Graham Byrnes designs everything from dinghies to cruising sailboats and power sport fishing vessels. And he is based here in Pamlico County. At the show, Graham is showing how a small boat is built.

Graham Byrnes, B&B Yachts

A Mercury outboard has been donated by Sailcraft Service. A $5 raffle ticket puts you in the running. All funds go to the Oriental Rotary Club.

Outboard Raffle