2026 Show Schedule
Kids Fishing Clinics
FREE Rod & Reel Combo for Participants
Saturday: Noon & 2pm
Sunday: Noon & 2pm
Captain Don Dingman, host of the TV Show “Hook the Future” and long-time Captain, leads educational and entertaining fishing clinics at major boat shows and events across the Southeast. Don has a passion for teaching thousands of families annually how to succeed in fishing, while spending quality time in the outdoors with people you love.
At the end of each clinic kids will have an opportunity for questions and answers followed by a kids-only free raffle with dozens of great prizes. Kids (clinic participants only) will go home with a free Hook the Future/ Carolina Skiff custom rod & reel combo.
SCDNR Boating Virtual Trainer
Enjoy the high-quality graphics of a realistic experience navigating a boat. The simulator offers learning platforms where you can learn about docking, mooring, pivot turns, and more on a virtual waterway.
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Located in Parking Lot
Face Painting
Susan Fedor, local artist and fact painter & children’s entertainer since 2000
Saturday Noon – 4pm
Sunday Noon – 4pm
Music at the Charleston Boat Show
Chris Dodson
Friday 11:30am-2:15pm
Sunday 11:30am-2:15pm
POP. ROCK. JAZZ. R&B. SONGWRITER. TEACHER – Chris began playing at age 13 and has been writing and recording original music since 2002. He can be seen playing most anywhere in the Charleston and surrounding areas.
Jacob Poole
Friday 2:30pm-5:30pm
Jacob Poole is a singer/guitarist from Charleston who plays a mix of music from all genres. Often compared to Ed Sheeran with better looks, Jacob’s style is very similar in that he incorporates guitar loops along with vocals to emulate a full band. His energetic presence can keep the party going for hours on end!
Jack Triebold
Saturday 2:30pm – 5:30pm
Jack Triebold is a versatile Charleston guitarist and vocalist known for standout fingerstyle and wide-ranging styles.
New Nantahala Strings
Saturday 11:00am-2:15pm
Sunday 2:30pm-4:45pm
New Nantahala Strings is a local bluegrass band comprised of enthusiastic musicians hoping to make good music and put smiles on people’s faces wherever they go, focusing on new renditions of traditional bluegrass songs, gospel songs, and a growing number of originals. The band is currently made up of Gabe Collier (Guitar), John Cassidy (Percussion/Banjo), Sydney Apperson (Fiddle), Lincoln Buchanan (Fiddle/Mandolin), Luke Bomar (Bass), and Macy Skillman (Mandolin)