Maritime Shows In New England 2020

Boston MA | credit: USCG

A number of shows, expos, and other events in New England will spotlight maritime issues such as fishing, seafood, boating, equipment, education, and much more. This post lists a few events that will be held in and around New England in 2020.

Rhode Island Boat Show
January 3 - 5, 2020
Rhode Island Convention Center
One Sabin Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
www.riboatshow.com

The RI Boat Show features all types of watercraft. Many dealers and exhibitors offer boat show specials and Rhode Island does not tax boat sales.

2020 Progressive Insurance New England Boat Show
February 8 through February 16, 2020
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
415 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210
www.newenglandboatshow.com

Now in its 65th year, the 2020 Progressive Insurance New England Boat Show will be held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, February 8-16, 2020. The New England Boat Show showcases more than 700 boats and watercraft, along with electronics, and other marine accessories.

45th Maine Fishermen’s Forum
March 5-7, 2020
Rockport, Maine
mainefishermensforum.org

The 45th Maine Fishermen’s Forum will be held March 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2020 in Rockport, Maine. The Fishermen’s Forum hosts fishermen, gear suppliers, scientists, government, and other stakeholders. Each year the Forum provides three days of free seminars for fishermen covering a wide range of topics.

Offshore Wind Seminar
The public is invited to attend a one-day seminar on offshore wind energy development in the Gulf of Maine. The seminar will be held on Thursday March 5 from 10:00-4:00 at the Maine Fishermen’s Forum.

For more information, visit www.mainefishermensforum.org

Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America
March 15-17, 2020
Boston, USA
www.seafoodexpo.com

In Boston, buyers and suppliers from around the world will meet, network and do business at Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America.

The exposition is sponsored by the National Fisheries Institute. Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America is North America’s largest seafood exposition.

For more information, visit: www.seafoodexpo.com/north-america source: www.seafoodexpo.com

Please add a comment to suggest additional maritime events in 2020.

Vermont Christmas Trees - 2019

In November, Governor Phil Scott and Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts visited the Werner Tree Farm in Middlebury to pick out trees and mark the beginning of the 2019 Christmas season.

The trees cut during the visit will decorate the Pavilion Building in Montpelier, which houses the Governor’s Office.


“As we enter the holiday season, Vermont and its people, including our farmers, offer so many reasons to celebrate,” said Governor Phil Scott.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates the value of the Christmas tree industry in Vermont at more than $2.6 million. A 2017 USDA Census indicated there were 3,650 acres in Christmas tree production in Vermont across 70 farms.

Vermont Christmas trees decorate homes in New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, and other cities each year, with thousands of Green Mountain trees going to urban pop-up markets. Another popular option is to make the trip to Vermont and return home with freshly cut trees.


Werner Tree Farm is a family run farm open November-December in Middlebury, Vt. that sells Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands, kissing balls, maple syrup, honey, and other products.

The Werner Tree Farm began farming Christmas trees in 1986. The Werner family encourages the public to visit and cut their own tree or choose a pre-cut tree, ready to go.

Vermont is home to many tree farms with cut-your-own tree options. Most operations offer a wide variety of natural trees and other products for the Christmas season.

Christmas trees thrive in the cool, moist climate of northern New England. Christmas trees are expertly grown and shaped to perfection by local farmers.

For a full listing of Christmas Tree Growers open to the public visit the Vermont and New Hampshire Christmas Tree Association (www.nh-vtchristmastree.org).