CFCC Riverfront Boat Show
2025 Boat Show
April 12, 2025
Show Highlights
- Dock space on the Cape Fear River is limited, so a special request is needed to reserve an in-water slip. (Trailer spaces are also available.)
- Ten judging categories plus special Simmons Sea Skiff and Classic Glass awards
Boat/Vendor Exhibitor Information
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
Location: CFCC Wilmington Campus on the riverfront on Water St. (between the Hilton and Coastline Convention Center). Free parking in the CFCC Parking Deck on Nutt St.
Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Judging and Awards: Ten judged classes including special Simmons Sea Skiff awards.
Entry Fees: There is a $35 charge for amateur boats and a $100 for a commercial manufactured vessel or vendor. All amateur boat exhibitors and commercial sponsors get a free t-shirt.
Sponsorships: Sponsorships are available at $250 for businesses featured on the 23rd Anniversary T-shirt. All sponsorships benefit CFCC boat-building student scholarships. If your business is interested in sponsoring the show, please contact John Olsen at jolsen@cfcc.edu or call 910-362-7361.
Sign up to be an exhibitor, vendor, or sponsorDriving directions to CFCC
From the North (I-40): Follow I-40 to Wilmington and take a right on Martin Luther King Parkway. Follow the parkway for about 7 miles and take the downtown Wilmington exit to Third St. Turn right on Walnut St. Drive to Water St. and turn right. Parking is on the right. From the West (Brunswick County): Take Rt. 74/76 over the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. After the bridge, turn left onto Third St. Drive approx. 1.5 miles until you get to Walnut St. Turn left on Walnut St. and drive to Water St. turn right. Parking is on the right.
From the South (Brunswick County and S.C.): Take Rt. 74/76 over the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. After the bridge, turn left onto Third St. Drive approx. 1.5 miles until you get to Walnut St. Turn left on Walnut St. and drive to Water St. turn right. Parking is on the right.
