Dallas Winter Boat Show Anchors at Dallas Market Hall from March 7-10, 2024 with Great Deals

The Dallas Winter Boat Show is coming back bigger than ever from March 7-10, 2024 at Dallas Market Hall. “We are inviting guests to trade in the winter blues for dreams of life on the water,” says Bron Beal, Executive Director of the Dallas Boat Show.

The Winter Boat Show is an indoor playground for boating enthusiasts, boat owners, soon-to-be boat owners, and those who are curious about the boating lifestyle. This year, guests can explore an extensive array of the newest marine accessories among the aisles and aisles of boats. “Manufacturers are focused on continuing to deliver innovative new products and dealers will showcase emerging technologies throughout the fun-filled weekend at Dallas Market Hall, “ says Beal.

The record-breaking show offers the unique opportunity to browse and compare various brands all in one place, from runabouts and family cruisers to fishing boats, ski boats, pontoons, and sailboats, allowing attendees to secure deals on exciting items from vendors.  The dealers simplify the process of finding everything families require to enhance their time on the water with some of the best prices ever seen.

“With jumps in interest rates and inflation in 2023, we saw more boating consumers being price sensitive and deciding to wait things out before buying their next boat and in the meantime, picking up a personal watercraft to enrich their time spent on the water,” said Frank Hugelmeyer, the National Marine Manufacturers Association president. “The nearly 1 million people who purchased a boat for the first time during the height of the pandemic continued to spend record time on the water in 2023, helping drive an economic impact of $230 billion. As we enter 2024, we expect Americans’ desire to be near water to continue as more people seek ways to prioritize health and wellness and enhance their quality of life, which has the industry focused on continued innovation and ensuring greater access to our public waters.”

“Boating provides transformational experiences that offer relaxation, fun and freedom in our busy lives, which is why we’re committed to sharing the ease of the boating lifestyle with North Texans for generations to come,” said Beal. With complimentary and convenient on-site parking, the Dallas Boat Show is a nautical dream for both passionate boaters and fun-seekers alike.

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When: Thursday- Sunday, March 7-10, 2024

Where: Dallas Market Hall, 2200 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75207

Show Schedule:

Thursday, March 7^th, 2024 from 3-8 pm

Friday, March 8^th, 2024 from 12-8 pm

Saturday, March 9^th from, 10 am- 8 pm

Sunday, March 10^th from 10 am -5 pm

Cost & Ticket Information:

Adults:                                 $15

Children (ages 5-13):          $8

Children under 5:                Free

Parking is free of charge

Boating Dealers and Exhibitors include:

Plano Marine, Whittle Boats, Carey and Sons Marine, NXTLVL Eagle Marine, Buxton Marine, Tommy's Lewisville, MarineMax, North Texas Marine, Eisenhower Yacht Club, Ridenow Powersports, Action Watersports, Massimo Marine, Big Water Marine, The Slalom Shop, TXP Boats, POP Board Co, Lone Star Yamaha, Boaters World Marine Centers, Ventura Texas Marine, Texoma Boathouse and Big Fish Kayaks. 

North Texas Non-Profit Responds to Growing Need for Life-saving Recovery Services

After 36 years of supporting women struggling with alcoholism and their families, The Magdalen House is thrilled to open the doors to their Men’s Program facility in Dallas. This beloved North Texas nonprofit has extended its commitment to helping the alcoholic community by including men. It will offer high-quality services mirroring those of its established women’s program, utilizing the principles of 12 Step recovery—all at no charge.

The men’s program will begin at 2100 Caddo Street in Dallas and has accommodations for First Step, the organization’s two-week, residential program for an alcoholic man who wants to stop drinking but cannot as well as meeting space for Next Step, their three-phase non-residential program that provides structure and education to sustain and grow in their recovery. The house can accommodate up to 12 men with rolling admissions for their First Step program.

Lisa Kroencke, CEO of The Magdalen House, highlights the prevalence of alcohol use disorder, sharing that one in seven men, compared to one in 11 women, grapple with this issue. Illustrating the significance of this statistic, she notes that, based on the 2022 population of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, approximately 405,000 men in D/FW are confronting alcohol-related challenges. Kroencke emphasizes that the growing needs of the community and the escalating demand for life-saving services have prompted the organization to extend its support to men. By offering comprehensive, free services and a continuum of care for individuals dealing with alcoholism, she underscores the importance of taking a holistic approach to address the needs of both men and women.

The Magdalen House is committed to help individuals achieve long-term, sustainable recovery through the following spiritually based, comprehensive programs:

• First Step program: A two-week, residential program for an individual with alcoholism who wants to stop drinking but cannot. They are provided with the education and resources to achieve sobriety and build a foundation of recovery.
• Next Step program: A three-phase, nonresidential program for an individual with alcoholism at any stage of recovery. They are provided with structure and education to sustain recovery while growing in knowledge of 12-Step spiritual principles.
• Community: Solution-focused classes, meetings, and workshops are provided for women and men with alcoholism at every stage of recovery, 365 days a year. We also have dedicated volunteers who provide Family Support to families and loved ones of alcoholics.
• Resources and Education: Community partnerships help us connect alcoholic women, men, and their families to resources that include sober living, counseling, and health. At the same time, education initiatives allow us to reach and serve more individuals with alcoholism.

If you’re an alcoholic who can’t stop drinking or a concerned loved one of an alcoholic, the first step in recovery is education and access to resources. In D/FW, The Magdalen House provides residential recovery, detox, group meetings, structured programs, family support groups, and tools designed to help individuals grow and sustain recovery. For more information please visit, www.magdalenhouse.org.

About The Magdalen House

The Magdalen House is a nonprofit organization n helping individuals with alcoholism achieve sobriety and sustain recovery using 12-Step spiritual principles. Founded in Dallas in 1987, The Magdalen House remains the only agency in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to offer comprehensive recovery services – without insurance or state funding – 100% free of charge. For more information visit, www.magdalenhouse.org.