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The biggest ever Biograd Boat Show expands to both the City Port and the Fishing Harbour

by Biograd Boat Show 28 Sep 2024 02:40 PDT 23-27 October 2024
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With the show overbooked many months in advance, Ilirija d.d. has partnered with the Zadar County port Authority, the City of Biograd, and its fishing industry to greatly expand the event into the city center.

One of the world's largest boat shows celebrates its 26th year following yet another record-breaking show in 2023 with over 400 vessels displayed up to 24m. With this year's show overbooked many months in advance, the show will expand along the promenade to the newly reconstructed city port. As this expansion was quickly booked, a second expansion has been competed to the neighbouring fishing harbour bringing the show nearer to the Marina Kornati west entrance. This new exhibition area will host the largest ever exhibition of catamarans on the Adriatic sea, as well as many other exhibitors including Luxury brands such as Sanlorenzo, Gulfcraft and Fraucher.

Expansion on Land In the north marina service area, more outdoor exhibition space has been added as well as an expansion of Hall E and a new café.

New Croatia Luxury and Adventure Travel Show Over the weekend, Hall D will be transformed into the new Croatia Luxury and Adventure Travel Show, offering boat show visitors a rich selection of exhibitors offering luxury and adventure travel opportunities. This event is designed to complete the experience for those that appreciate life's finer experiences.

On-line Ticket Sales will be added To avoid long waits to purchase tickets, a new electronic ticketing system will be introduced allowing visitors to purchase tickets on-line.

Mixing Business and Pleasure The 8th Croatia Nautical Days congress program sponsored by the Croatian Chamber of Economy, will be the biggest and most important to date, while the Croatia Charter Expo, where more than 3000 charter yachts are on offer to charter agencies.

The legendary Entertainment Program will take on a new dimension and will soon be announced.

The Biograd Boat Show Experience The Biograd Boat Show is one of the most dynamic, and vibrant shows in the world, with a rich calendar of events attracting many affluent international visitors. The show's success is due to the unique formula created by the Organizer Ilirija d.d. who have combined their impressive Marina Kornati, Ilirija hotels, restaurants, and entertainment facilities into an attractive "Boat Show Experience" package. When the sun sets, the exhibiting stops and the party begins with the legendary entertainment program on site that spills into the town center. When combined with Biograd's intimate and spectacular setting, the show is truly unique boat show experience.

Visit the show website www.bbs.com.hr for spectacular videos, photos, a virtual tour, and full information, with the latest news.

Watch a spectacular fly over video and a promo Final video of the last year show:

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