02/25/2023
This year’s Grand Lake Boat and Sport Show is not only moving to a new venue, but to a new community and organizers could not be more excited.
Grand Lake Association Executive Director Jay Cranke recently announced the show is moving to the Craig County Community Center in Vinita and will be March 17-19.
“The city of Grove sold the venue where the boat show, and many other local shows and events, had been held for years,” he said. “So, a new location was secured and we have received a tremendously warm welcome from the leaders of Craig County.”
Cranke said his only concern is the smaller sized venue, which is already sold out.
“But we decided we would rather hold the show in a smaller space than not have it at all this year,” Cranke said.
Cranke said one end of the building will be full of boats from three different area boat dealers and more than 30 vendors will be throughout the rest of the building. There will also be a few vendors outside and Carolyn Piguet’s staff from Piguet’s Prime Time will be handling the food concessions.
“The building will definitely be full,” Cranke said. “We are bringing a great show to Vinita and hope the community comes out to support it.”
To be included on the waiting list, organizers are accepting vendor booth applications. They are available online at www.GrandLakeBoatShow.com or by calling the Grand Lake Association office at 918-786-2289.
The Grand Lake Boat and Sport Show not only offers boats, but also boating accessories, electronics, dock services and much more. Families can begin planning for the summer season. After purchasing that new summer boat or toy, attendees can also discover which marinas to visit and shop at the various vendors that will have their items on display.
Shoppers can talk to experts about boating safety, financing, insurance, boat repair, maintenance, just to name a few. Kids will be fitted and receive a free life jacket beginning at 10 am Saturday until the supply is gone.
This year’s show hours will be Friday from 10 am to 8 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is $5 daily with veterans and seniors getting in for free each day.
2023 Grand Lake Boat and Sport Show sponsors include the Grand Lake Association, Indigo Sky Casino and Resort, Piguet’s Prime Time, Vinita Daily Journal, The Grand Laker, KGVE, The Grove Sun, The Joplin Globe, Goldner Dock Construction and TravelOK.com.
