2012 Calendar of Events
FEBRUARY
17–19: 24TH ANNUAL RICHMOND BOAT SHOW Visit us at this show which covers nearly 110,000 square feet in four buildings at the Richmond Raceway Complex. Boats on display include runabouts, saltwater fishing boats, ski boats, pontoon boats, deck boats, jet boats, PWCs, motor yachts and bass boats. Additional exhibits include boat lifts, floating docks, marine electronics, water sports and safety equipment. Experts will be on hand to give information and answer questions about marinas, financing, insurance, boat maintenance and repair and boating safety. Click here for more information.
MARCH
9–12: 17TH ANNUAL NATIONAL CAPITOL BOAT SHOW Held at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, VA, this is one of the largest boat shows in the region. Boats on display include runabouts, saltwater fishing boats, ski boats, pontoons, deck boats, jet boats, jon boats, and PWCs. In addition to the wide range of boats, exhibits will feature marinas, boat lifts, floating docks, outboard and inboard motors, marine electronics, waters sports and safety equipment, boating accessories and more. Plus, experts will also be on hand to answer questions and provide information on boat maintenance, repair, financing, insurance and boating safety. Click here for more information.
17: EARLY BIRD U.S. COAST GUARD COURTESY INSPECTIONS AND ABOUT BOATING SAFELY COURSE Topics covered include: general information about boats and maintenance, navigation rules and aids to navigation, guidelines for operating your boat or PWC safely and much more. Call 703/494-7161 for more information.
23–25: WASHINGTON CAPTIOL BOATING SHOW held at Prince William Marina in Woodbridge, VA. Call 703/494-6611 for more information.
20-April 27: NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL Take your boat up
to D.C. and see the 2012 Festival which opens with a star-studded show
featuring local and national entertainment to welcome springtime to
Washington, DC during the 100th Anniversary of the Gift of Trees. Visit www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org for more information.
APRIL
2,4,9 and 11: ABOUT BOATING SAFELY COURSE Taught by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, this boating safety course is designed to be an introductory course to meet the boating education needs of recreational boaters. Call 703/494-7161 for more information.
14: ANNUAL POTOMAC WATERSHED CLEANUP DAY Last year volunteers removed over 250 tons of trash from the Potomac River Watershed including 21,597 plastic bags, 1,844 tires and even hauled out two couches. The Cleanup is the largest project of its kind in the region and is currently recruiting more residents to come out and get involved in making their neighborhoods a place of clean land and safe water, which ensures healthy lives. Register online at www.potomaccleanup.org.
14: NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL PARADE Take your boat up to D.C. and enjoy this long-standing Washington tradition featuring lavish floats, giant helium balloons, marching bands, and other family entertainment. Visit www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org for more information.
30 and May 2, 7, 9: ABOUT BOATING SAFELY COURSE Taught by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary this boating safety course is designed to be an introductory course to meet the boating education needs of recreational boaters. Call 703/494-7161 for more information.
MAY
2, 7, 9: ABOUT BOATING SAFELY COURSE Taught by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary this boating safety course is designed to be an introductory course to meet the boating education needs of recreational boaters. Call 703/494-7161 for more information.
5 and 6: 5TH ANNUAL WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL at National Harbor. Visit www.nationalharbor.com for more information.
5 (est): WOMEN ON THE POTOMAC COURSE Taught by Capt. Lisa Alexander. Call 703/494-7161 for more information.
12 (est): BLESSING OF THE FLEET Details to come.
12 and 13: U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY WEEKEND Details to come.
JUNE
1: WOUNDED WARRIOR SWING FOR SOLDIERS GOLF TOURNAMENT to benefit Wounded Warriors we have a team reserved as a sponsor and invite you to sign up, play a round of golf, and join us in supporting this worthy cause. Details to come.
1-3: FREE FISHING DAYS IN VIRGINIA No fishing license of any kind will be required for rod and reel fishing in freshwater or saltwater, except in designated stocked trout waters, on these days. Plan some time to go fishing and boating; take the family fishing and boating or learn to fish and boat! Visit www.dgif.virginia.gov for more information.
9: NATIONAL MARINA DAY FISHING TOURNAMENT Details to come.
15 and 16: BEER, BOURBON & BBQ FESTIVAL 60 Beers, 40 bourbon and lots of BBQ at the National Harbor. Visit www.nationalharbor.com for more information.
23: 5TH ANNUAL KATZ DELI WOUNDED WARRIORS LUNCHEON Held at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, activities for families and the children! Contact Gene Russell at enrussell@msn.com for more information.
23: HOFFMASTER'S MARINA COLONIAL BEACH BLUES FESTIVAL CRUISE
Details to come.
JULY
4: NATIONAL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Details to come.
7: KIDS FISHING TOURNAMENT AT LEESYLVANIA STATE PARK
Visit www.dcr.virginia.gov for more details.
14 (est): DREAMS FOR KIDS EXTREME RECESS Details to come.
AUGUST
1: CRAB & BEER FESTIVAL At the National Harbor, Visit www.nationalharbor.com for more information.
18: HOFFMASTER'S FAMILY REUNION PARTY Details to come.
SEPTEMBER
1: LABOR DAY WEEKEND
OCTOBER
6: HOFFTOBERFEST begins at 2 PM with a KIDS FISHING TOURNAMENT—prizes for first fish, last fish, biggest fish, smallest fish and most fish. HOFFTOBERFEST DINNER begins at 4 PM with brats, kraut, and german chocolate cake. Pumpkin painting contest, raffle, and prizes. Call 703/494-7161 to RSVP.
11–14: U.S. POWER BOAT SHOW Visit us at the nation’s oldest and largest in-water powerboat exhibition. Located in Annapolis, Maryland, the show features everything from luxurious motor yachts and trawlers to high-performance boats and offshore fishing machines. There are family cruisers, center consoles, inflatables and the world’s largest power catamaran section. Attendees will also find a wide selection of marine equipment, high-tech electronics, accessories, gear and related services such as boating lessons, rentals, insurance firms and lending institutions. Visit www.usboat.com for more information.
