CHICAGO

The National Marine Manufacturers Association announced they are adding a third show to the Chicago area this June that will be located at a new state-of-the-art marina opening in May. The Progressive Insurance Chicago In-Water Boat Show will take place June 7-12 at the 31st Street Harbor.

This will be the first major event held at the 31st Street Harbor, drawing crowds to the new 1,000-slip marina, Ben Wold, the executive vice president of NMMA, said in his news release.

“With 1,000 slips and top-notch amenities, the city’s latest premier marine facility is an ideal in-water boat show venue with ample room to grow into a favorite annual tradition for boaters and a summer sales haven for the region’s dealers and manufacturers,” Wold said.

The 2012 "Progressive Insurance Chicago In-Water Boat Show" will feature approximately 150 power and sailboats for sale, as well as more than 100 booths with accessories, technology and travel as well as boating courses and other education, according to the NMMA.

The NMMA also produces two other boat shows in Chicago, the Progressive insurance Chicago Boat, Sports and RV Show and the Progressive Insurance Strictly Sail Chicago show.

With the addition of an in-water show, they will now own and produce 18 consumer boat and sport shows throughout the United States.

I wonder if the performance industry, like Shogren, will be represented??????

Is anyone familiar with the new facility they are talking about?????