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April 17–18, 2027 · Ocean Center

One ticket covers both days of the expo.

General admission is $20 and gets you in Saturday and Sunday. Through January 1, code EARLYBIRD takes 50% off. Kids 12 and under, active military and veterans get in free at the door.

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200+ exhibitorsFree seminars all weekendNext Generation Anglers Zone
Early bird · 50% off  
$10
$20
With code EARLYBIRD
Valid Saturday and Sunday. Re-entry is included, so you can step out for lunch and come back for the afternoon seminar.
Tickets
2
Total $20
No service fees. Your ticket and its QR code are emailed right after checkout; show it on your phone at the door. Tickets are also $20 at the door.
No ticket needed · Kids 12 & under
Free with ID · Active military & veterans
Early bird ends Jan 1 Code EARLYBIRD: $10 through Jan 1 · $20 after Get 50% off tickets now
Included with admission

Ten dollars gets you all of it

No upsells, no per-seminar fees, no add-on wristbands. One pass covers the whole event, both days.

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The whole floor, both days
200+ exhibitors — boats, tackle, electronics, charters, gear you can put your hands on.
02
Every seminar, no extra fee
Inshore, offshore, kayak, fly, freshwater, and conservation sessions on the main stage all weekend.
03
Kids zone access
Free gear, casting, knot tying and fishing lessons and activities. Kids 12 & under don't even need a ticket.
04
Meet the pros
Guest appearances and meet & greets with names you already follow.
05
Show-only pricing
Exhibitors bring deals they don't run online. This is where the bargains are. While supplies last.
06
Giveaways & drawings
Gear and prize drawings throughout the weekend — you just have to be in the building.
Get all your gear in one spot
Captain Red Flowers and Co-Captian giving the thumbs up
Live art from Capt Cole Saul
Fishing Simulator action with the boys
A day at the expo

How the day runs

Saturday, April 17 · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Times subject to change
8:00 AM
Doors open
Beat the crowd. The first hour is the best time to walk the boats and actually talk to the people who build them.
10:00 AM
Next Generation Angler zone in full swing
Free gear, casting, knot tying and other learning stations running all day. No ticket needed for 12 & under.
Midday
Main stage seminars
Inshore, offshore, kayak, fly, freshwater, and conservation sessions run through the afternoon. Free with admission, first-come seating.
Afternoon
Meet & greets
Guest appearances including Robert Arrington and family — times announced closer to the show.
6:00 PM
Floor closes
Keep your ticket — it works again Sunday morning.
On the schedule

People worth planning your weekend around

Robert Arrington / Deer Meat For Dinner
Meet & greet · Time TBA
Robert Arrington & family

The crew behind Deer Meat For Dinner — millions of subscribers, one very Florida approach to the outdoors. Come say hi, get a photo, ask the questions the comments section never answers.

Red Flowers seminar
Seminar · Time TBA
Red Flowers

Meet the man behind the mission. Earning a world record for The Great Loop for Pediatric Cancer Awareness is no small feat. Details drop early 2027 — seating is first-come, and the front rows go early.

The Great Loop Challenge boat/route
Featured story
The Great Loop Challenge

6,000 miles of America's inland waterways, told first-hand at the expo. If you've ever pulled up the route on a chart and wondered, this is the session.

The full seminar schedule posts in early 2027. Your ticket covers every seminar on the schedule.

Sponsored by Southern States Fishin' & Huntin' Magazine

Kids 12 & under get in free

The Next Generation Anglers Zone is the loudest corner of the building, and that's the point. Casting practice, knot tying, free gear, and loads of fishing activities — hands-on stuff that turns a Saturday into the reason someone becomes an angler.

Free gearKnot-tying tableCasting lessonsStrollers welcome
Entrance to the Next Generation Angler Zone
Plan your visit

Everything else you'll want to know

Where
Ocean Center, 101 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118. One block off the beach.
Parking
Paid garage attached to the Ocean Center, plus surface lots and street parking within a few blocks.
Getting there
Ten minutes from Daytona Beach International Airport, 90 minutes from Orlando via I-4 and I-95.
Hotels
Dozens of beachfront hotels within walking distance. Book early — April is a busy month in Daytona.
Re-entry
Included. Step out for lunch or the beach and come back the same day.
Bags & security
Bags are subject to inspection at the door. Keep it light and you'll walk right in.
Accessibility
The Ocean Center is fully ADA accessible with accessible restrooms and parking.
Food & drink
Concessions on site, plus restaurants within a short walk on Atlantic Ave.
Strollers & pets
Strollers welcome. Service animals only — please leave the dog at home.
Rain or shine
Everything is indoors and air-conditioned. Florida weather is not a factor.
Show hours
Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Subject to change.
Refunds & transfers
Non-refundable and non-transferable.
Ticket FAQ

Questions we get every year

Still stuck? Email us and a human answers.

Eric [at] FSFExpo.com
Is one ticket good for both days?

Yes. One $20 general admission ticket gets you in Saturday and Sunday. Through January 1, code EARLYBIRD takes 50% off. There is no single-day ticket.

Do kids need a ticket?

No. Kids 12 and under get in free with no ticket or registration. Just walk in with them.

Is there a military discount?

Better than a discount: active military, veterans and first responders get in free with valid ID at the box office.

Can I buy at the door?

Yes. Tickets at the door are $20. Online tickets are $20 too, or $10 with code EARLYBIRD through January 1.

Can I leave and come back?

Yes, re-entry is included. Keep your ticket or wristband and you can step out for lunch or quick trip to the beach and come back the same day.

What does parking cost?

Ocean Center garage parking is paid per day and is the closest option. Additional lots and street parking are available within a few blocks.

Are refunds available?

Tickets are non-refundable. The show runs rain or shine; everything is indoors.

What can I bring inside?

Bags are subject to inspection at the door. Strollers are welcome. Food and drink are available on site. Service animals only, no pets. The venue is fully ADA accessible.

Golden-hour water shot

Early bird ends January 1

Code EARLYBIRD takes 50% off through January 1, 2027. April 17–18 · Ocean Center · Daytona Beach.

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