North Georgia Boat Show 2026 | Martin Docks in Duluth, GA

Quick answer

When Is the North Georgia Boat Show?

The North Georgia Boat Show runs Thursday, December 10 through Sunday, December 13, 2026, at Gas South Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30097. Adult tickets are $16, and kids under 14 get in free. Martin Docks will be exhibiting all four days with custom docks, DuraTek boat lifts and Wave Armor PWC ports.

It’s a brand-new, nonprofit show built by the North Georgia boating community, and it’s the region’s first big indoor boat show of the 2026–2027 season. Because the official site lives at northatlboatshow.com and tickets are sold as the “North Atlanta Boat Show,” you’ll see both names. They’re the same event.

The show sits about half an hour up I-85 from Atlanta and close to the lakes, so it’s an easy trip from Lake Lanier, Lake Allatoona, Lake Hartwell, Clarks Hill and the mountain lakes. Expect 12+ boat dealers, 80+ vendors and exhibitors, boats you can climb aboard with no rope lines, boating and fishing seminars, live music and a kids zone. The show also supports Folds of Honor Georgia.

At the Martin Docks booth

What Martin Docks Is Bringing to the Show

This is a working booth. Come with a project in mind and leave with a plan, a design direction and a real number, from the people who will build it.

Custom boat docks & dock design

Design Your Custom Dock, Face to Face

Every Martin Docks dock is built around your shoreline, your water depth and the way your family uses the lake. At the show, our dock designers will sketch layouts with you, from slip size and sundeck stairs to roof style and decking, and walk you through what your lake’s permitting rules allow.

Custom aluminum floating docks, covered slips and rooftop sundecks
Metal roofs in 20+ colors, plus luxury decking and railing options
A preview of our 3D Design Visualizer
Layouts planned around Corps, TVA or Georgia Power shoreline rules

Explore our custom docks

Factory reps on site DuraTek boat lifts

Meet DuraTek Boat Lifts, With the Factory Team

Martin Docks is the exclusive DuraTek dealer for our area, and DuraTek representatives will be in our booth. Bring your boat’s make, model and weight, and we’ll match you to the right lift and slip.

Lift capacities from 4,500 to 30,000 lb
Polyethylene tanks with a lifetime tank warranty (HD & HD-X Series)
Built for rough water, big wakes and open-water docks
DuraAxle and the Centering System for easy, straight loading
Sized, delivered and installed by Martin Docks

Read the DuraTek buyer’s guide

Factory reps on site Wave Armor PWC ports

See Wave Armor Drive-On PWC Ports

Wave Armor representatives will join us to show how their drive-on PWC ports work. You drive on, roll off, and your jet ski rests out of the water, with no lift motor to run.

Drive-on, roll-off ports for jet skis and other personal watercraft
Keeps your PWC out of the water, so the hull stays cleaner
Floats with your dock as lake levels rise and fall
Added to a new Martin Docks build or an existing dock

Dock Remodels & Repairs

Already have a dock? Bring photos. We’ll talk through new decking, a roof or sundeck, added slips, replacement floats and structural repairs, and whether to remodel or rebuild.

Dock repair & remodels

Design Services

Our team will turn your ideas into a layout you can see, sized to your shoreline and to your lake’s permitting limits, so there are no surprises later.

Try the 3D visualizer

Expert Advice & Quotes

Talk with dock builders who have worked North Georgia lakes since 1956. Get honest answers on water depth, lake levels and permits, plus a quote you can plan around.

Request an estimate

December 10–13 only

Boat Show Exclusives

We’re saving our best offers of the season for the people who come see us in Duluth. Show exclusives are available only at the Martin Docks booth and only during the four days of the show.

Reserve a Consultation Time

Show-only offersExclusive offers for attendees who design and quote with us at the show.
Factory experts in one boothMartin Docks, DuraTek and Wave Armor representatives together, so you can plan the dock, lift and PWC ports in one conversation.
Quotes on the spotBring your project details and leave with a design direction and pricing.

Offers are revealed at the booth and end Sunday, December 13, 2026.

Reserve your time

Book a Time to Meet Us at the Show

Pick the day and time that work for you, tell us about your lake and your project, and a Martin Docks designer will be ready when you get to our booth.

Choose any show day, December 10–13
Meet with a dock designer who knows your lake’s permit rules
Talk boat lifts and PWC ports with DuraTek and Wave Armor reps
Get a design direction and pricing at the booth

Walk-ups are always welcome. Booking ahead just means we’re ready for you.

Get a faster, more accurate quote

What to Bring to Your Booth Visit

You don’t need any of this to stop by. But the more we know, the closer your show-floor quote will be to your final price.

Your lake and addressThe lake decides the permitting rules: Corps of Engineers, TVA or Georgia Power.
Shoreline photosA few phone shots of the bank, the water and any existing dock or gangway.
Water depth, if you know itEven a rough depth at the end of your current dock helps us size the build.
Your boat and PWC detailsMake, model, length and dry weight, for lift and port sizing.
Your lot survey or platIt shows property lines and shoreline width for dock placement.
Your wish listCovered slips, a sundeck, a swim ladder, storage, lighting. We’ll price the must-haves and the maybes.

Bring your lake

Dock Planning for North Georgia Lakes

The North Georgia Boat Show draws boaters from across the region’s lakes, and each lake has its own rules for dock size, placement and permits. Martin Docks builds on all of them from our offices in Gainesville and Hiawassee.

Tell us your lake at the booth and we’ll explain what the managing authority allows before we design, so your dock plan is buildable from day one. Want a head start? Read our guides to Corps of Engineers dock regulations and the TVA dock permit process.

Who permits docks on each lake
Lake	Permitting authority
Lake Lanier	U.S. Army Corps
Lake Allatoona	U.S. Army Corps
Lake Hartwell	U.S. Army Corps
Clarks Hill Lake (Lake Thurmond)	U.S. Army Corps
Lake Chatuge	TVA
Lake Nottely	TVA
Lake Blue Ridge	TVA
Tellico Lake	TVA
Lake Oconee	Georgia Power
Lake Sinclair	Georgia Power
Tallulah Falls Lake	Georgia Power
Tugalo Lake	Georgia Power

Plan now, launch ready

Why a December Boat Show Is the Right Time to Plan a Dock

Permits take time. Corps, TVA and Georgia Power reviews don’t happen overnight. Starting your design in December puts you at the front of the line instead of in the summer rush.

Winter is build season. Lower winter water and a quieter lake make for better build and install conditions. A plan made at the show can be on the schedule before boating season arrives.

Everything is in one room. The dock, the boat lift and the PWC ports all have to fit together. At our booth, the builder and the lift and port manufacturers are side by side, so you can plan the whole setup in one visit.

Atlanta & North Georgia

Boat Shows in Georgia: 2026–2027 Season

Metro Atlanta and North Georgia have three major boat shows each season: one in December, one in January and one on the water in April. Here’s how they compare.

Major boat shows in the Atlanta and Lake Lanier area
Show	When	Where	Format
North Georgia Boat Show Martin Docks exhibiting	Dec 10–13, 2026	Gas South Convention Center, Duluth	Indoor, new nonprofit show close to the lakes
Atlanta Boat Show	January (Jan 7–10, 2027 per published listings)	Georgia World Congress Center, downtown Atlanta	Indoor, the Southeast’s largest winter boat show
Lake Lanier Boat Show	Late April (2026 show: Apr 24–26; 2027 dates TBA)	Margaritaville at Lanier Islands, Buford	In-water show on Lake Lanier

Dates for the Atlanta and Lake Lanier shows come from published event listings. Confirm with each show’s official site before you go.

North Georgia Boat Show vs. Atlanta Boat Show

They’re two different events. The North Georgia Boat Show is a new, nonprofit show in Duluth in December, closer to Lake Lanier and the North Georgia lakes, with local dealers, open boats and a focused vendor floor. The Atlanta Boat Show is the long-running January show at the Georgia World Congress Center downtown. Martin Docks exhibited at the 2026 Atlanta Boat Show and the 2026 Lake Lanier Boat Show. This December, you’ll find us in Duluth.

Good to know

North Georgia Boat Show FAQ

When and where is the North Georgia Boat Show 2026?

The North Georgia Boat Show is December 10–13, 2026, at Gas South Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30097. Hours are Thursday and Friday 11 am–8 pm, Saturday 10 am–8 pm and Sunday noon–6 pm. The show lists its hours as tentative.

Is the North Atlanta Boat Show the same as the North Georgia Boat Show?

Yes. The show’s official name is the North Georgia Boat Show. Its website is northatlboatshow.com and Ticketmaster lists it as the North Atlanta Boat Show, but it’s one event: December 10–13, 2026, in Duluth.

Is the North Georgia Boat Show the same as the Atlanta Boat Show?

No. The North Georgia Boat Show is a new nonprofit show held in December at Gas South Convention Center in Duluth. The Atlanta Boat Show is a separate show held each January at the Georgia World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta.

How much are North Georgia Boat Show tickets?

Adult tickets are $16, military tickets are $10, a two-day ticket is $26, and children under 14 get in free. Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster from the show’s ticket page. Parking at the venue is $5.

Will Martin Docks be at the North Georgia Boat Show?

Yes. Martin Docks will exhibit all four days, December 10–13, 2026, at Booth # TBA. Our team will offer custom dock design, dock remodel and repair advice, DuraTek boat lifts, Wave Armor PWC ports, on-site quotes and boat show exclusives.

Can I get a dock quote at the boat show?

Yes. Martin Docks designers will provide design consultations and quotes at the show. Bring your lake, shoreline photos, water depth if you know it, your boat’s make, model and weight, and your lot survey for the most accurate number. You can also request an estimate before the show and we’ll have your details ready.

Which boat lift and PWC port brands will be at the Martin Docks booth?

DuraTek boat lifts and Wave Armor PWC ports. Representatives from both brands will be at the Martin Docks booth alongside our dock designers. Martin Docks is the exclusive DuraTek dealer for our area.

What boat shows are near Lake Lanier?

Three major shows serve Lake Lanier boaters: the North Georgia Boat Show in Duluth (December 10–13, 2026), the Atlanta Boat Show at the Georgia World Congress Center (January), and the in-water Lake Lanier Boat Show at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands in Buford (late April).

Is the North Georgia Boat Show good for families?

Yes. The show has food, live music and a kids zone near the boats, and children under 14 get in free. Every boat on the floor is open to board, with no rope lines.

What are the Martin Docks boat show exclusives?

Martin Docks will offer show-only exclusives to attendees who visit our booth December 10–13, 2026. Offers are revealed at the booth and end when the show closes on Sunday, December 13.

December 10–13 · Duluth, GA

See You at the North Georgia Boat Show

Reserve a consultation time so a designer is ready for you, or just stop by. Either way, bring your ideas. We’ll bring the experts, the design tools and the show exclusives.

Book a Show Consultation Get Show Tickets

At the showGas South Convention Center, Duluth · Booth # TBA

Gainesville office1740 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-0189

Hiawassee office1994 US-76, Hiawassee, GA 30546
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Martin Docks at the North Georgia Boat Show 2026