The ShowSpan team is very proud of the 68 years of tradition that drives the Grand Rapids Boat Show. West Michigan Boaters know that this is not only the best way to shop for their next boat, but it is also the best place to take in the boating lifestyle. A great Boat Show is all about the boating lifestyle…and here in Grand Rapids, whether it is fishing, cruising or wakeboarding, the passion for life on the water is deeply ingrained. For exhibitors this translates into seeing highly qualified shoppers who need to see things before they buy… and that brings profitable business with longstanding customers.