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May 17-19 | Miami Marine Stadium
SoFlo Boatshow

FAQ’s

What are the event hours?
  • MAY 17: 12PM – 8PM
  • MAY 18: 10AM – 8PM
  • MAY 19: 10AM – 6PM
Where is SoFlo Boat Show located?

MIAMI MARINE STADIUM 
3501 RICKENBACKER CAUSEWAY
MIAMI, FL 33149

Where can I buy tickets?

YOU CAN PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: TICKETS

Do you offer a Military/Veteran/First Responder discount?

YES, WE OFFER THIS DISCOUNT ONLINE $5 OFF GENERAL ADMISSION OR 15% OFF VIP TICKETS. ADDITIONALLY, WE WILL OFFER THIS DISCOUNT ON-SITE FOR $5 OFF UP TO TWO TICKETS PER VALID ID.

What form of payments are taken at the Ticket Booth?

ALL GATES ACCEPT MAJOR CREDIT CARDS (AMERICAN EXPRESS, VISA AND MASTERCARD) WHEN PURCHASING TICKETS.

PRE-PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS ONLINE TO SAVE AND SKIP THE LINE

Do kids come in free?

YES, KIDS 12 AND UNDER ENTER FREE! ANYONE 13 AND OVER WILL NEED A TICKET TO ENTER.

May I re-enter if I leave?

GUESTS MAY RE-ENTER BACK INTO THE EVENT.

What is the difference between GA and VIP passes?

GENERAL ADMISSION WILL GRANT YOU ENTRY INTO THE EVENT AND INCLUDES ACCESS TO THE EL MAR PAVILION, SEA TRIAL DOCKS, FISHING FUN ZONE, SOUNDINGS STAGE, THE SHIP’S WHEEL & THE GALLEY. VIP INCLUDES ACCESS TO ALL AREAS INCLUDED WITH A GA TICKET PLUS EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO AIR-CONDITIONED PRIVATE LOUNGE AND OPEN BAR.

Is there Parking available?

THERE WILL BE PARKING AVAILABLE WHICH CAN BE PURCHASED ON-SITE.

  • VIP: MIAMI MARINE STADIUM – 3501 RICKENBACKER CAUSEWAY.
  • GA: ARTHUR LAMB ROAD – ACROSS THE STREET FROM MIAMI SEAQUARIUM. 
What is the inclement weather policy?

SOFLO BOAT SHOW IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT! TICKETS PURCHASED MUST BE REDEEMED THE WEEKEND OF THE FESTIVAL. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.

Are there places to eat or food vendors?

YES, THERE WILL BE A WIDE SELECTION OF SOUTH FLORIDA’S DELECTABLE CULINARY OFFERINGS ON-SITE.

Can I bring my own food?

OUTSIDE FOOD AND BEVERAGES ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE EVENT GROUNDS.

Can I bring in a cooler?

NO. COOLERS ARE PROHIBITED. IN ADDITION, PLEASE DO NOT BRING OUTSIDE BEVERAGES INTO SOFLO BOAT SHOW. FOR SAFETY REASONS, CANS AND GLASS BOTTLES ARE PROHIBITED WITHIN THE SITE.

Are Pets allowed?

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO LEAVE YOUR PETS AT HOME, BUT SERVICE ANIMALS WITH PROPER DOCUMENTATION ARE PERMITTED AT THE FESTIVAL.

Bag Policy and Prohibited Items

BAG POLICY – BAGS 12 X 12 AND SMALLER ARE PERMITTED AFTER SEARCH.

NO BAGS LARGER THAN 12X12.

• NO WEAPONS OF ANY KIND.

• NO ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES OR DRUG PARAPHERNALIA.

O PRESCRIPTION DRUGS MUST BE IN THE ORIGINAL RX BOTTLE AND NAME MUST MATCH ID AND ALL PILLS

MUST MATCH. NO MIXING OF MULTIPLE PRESCRIPTIONS IN THE SAME BOTTLE.

• NO OUTSIDE FOOD, LIQUOR, OR BEVERAGES OF ANY KIND.

O EXCEPTION: FOOD ALLERGIES WITH A DOCTOR’S NOTE OR RELIGIOUS REASONS.

• NO GLASS BOTTLES OR CONTAINERS.

• NO PRO CAMERAS (DEFINED AS MULTIPLE DETACHABLE LENSES), SELFIE STICKS, GO PROS, OR DRONES.

• NO FIREWORKS OR EXPLOSIVES OF ANY KIND.

• NO ANIMALS OF ANY KIND.

O EXCEPTION: SERVICE ANIMALS.

• NO TENTS, LARGE UMBRELLAS, OR SHADE STRUCTURES OF ANY KIND.

• NO BALLOONS, BALLS, OR INFLATABLES OF ANY KIND.

• NO BICYCLES, IN–LINE SKATES, ROLLER SKATES, SKATEBOARD, SCOOTERS OR ONE-WHEELS.

• NO GRILLS OR COOKING DEVICES OF ANY KIND.

• NO WAGONS OF ANY KIND.

O EXCEPTION: BEING USED AS A STROLLER WITH A CHILD.

• NO AEROSOL CANS OF ANY KIND.

O EXCEPTION: SUNSCREEN.

• NO PERSONAL CHAIRS, CAMPING CHAIRS, FOLDING CHAIRS, OR CHAIRS OF ANY KIND