2026 Show

Thinking of exhibiting?

A huge thank you to everyone who exhibited at the 2025 Crick Boat Show

We have already started to work on plans for 2026 and can confirm the dates as the Late May Bank Holiday, 23–25 May 2026, with Trade & Preview Day on Friday 22 May.

if you have not yet been to a Crick Boat Show, watch the video to find out more.

Exhibiting at Crick Boat Show

Organised by leading media outlet for the inland waterways, Waterways World and backed by Canal & River Trust, Crick Boat Show is the biggest inland waterways event of the year, receiving over 26,000 visitors during the course of the Show.

In addition to opportunities to promote your business or organisation on the ground, the Show offers the widest and deepest reach to the inland waterways community of any media organisation. Build your presence in advance via our 50,000+ audience, during and after the show, combining digital, social media, print and PR.

The event brings together every facet of the inland waterways community - waterways users, prospective boat owner and industry. Whether your objective is to sell more, meet new and old customers, increase your leads, or to network – the show offers solutions to grow your business.

Trade & Preview Day offers a unique and focussed opportunity for you to meet with industry professionals, develop relationships and source products and services to enhance your business. Read more about Trade & Preview Day

How we reach our consumer and trade audience

  • Extensive and targeted digital marketing campaigns including Google Search, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and LinkedIn.
  • Dedicated email promotions to our database of 27,000 opted-in inland boaters, prospective boat buyers and Crick visitors.
  • Canal & River Trust email promotions to boat owners and Friends of CRT plus social media support
  • Print advertising in Waterways World – the world’s best selling inland waterways magazine
  • Crick Boating Times – free newspaper devoted to the Show with a total distribution of over 30,000 copies across the inland waterways and supermarkets within a 60 mile radius of Crick
  • Dedicated and extensive PR campaign to specialist boating, national and regional press.
Our 2026 Exhibitor Guide will be available here in August 2025

 

Exhibition space is priced to suit all budgets and comes as part of an enhanced exhibitor package.

Your exhibitor benefits:

All exhibition bookings come complete with a number of benefits, included in the price: 

• A number of free weekend show passes*
• Free listing on the Exhibitors page of this website with a link to your own website - year round listing
• Free listing in official printed Show Guide
• Special rates on entry tickets for your guests
• Advertising and sponsorship packages available
• Priority advance booking for our on-site camping and online moorings
• Access to the VIP Marquee
• Free exhibitor car parking 

*Number depends on the type and size of exhibit

If you’d like to find out more about exhibiting at the Crick Boat Show 2026, simply contact Rachael Grignon crickexhibitors@wwonline.co.uk or phone 01283 742 964.

 

Waterways World

Waterways World is the biggest selling and longest-established inland waterways magazine.

Every month, we explore the waterway system, test the latest boats and equipment, and look into the history and heritage of our canals – and our news coverage is unrivalled.

Canal & River Trust

In an increasingly fast-paced and crowded world, the Canal & River Trust’s historic canals and rivers provide a local haven for people and nature.

We're the charity entrusted with the care of 2,000 miles of waterways in England and Wales

Crick Waterside & Marina

Since opening in 1996, Crick Waterside & Marina has become one of the most sought-after marinas in the country.

It has a great location on a 21-mile lock-free pound, ideal for relaxed weekends afloat, yet handy for all major cruising routes.

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