Boat Show Near Antioch, Illinois
Antioch sits at the northern edge of Lake County, minutes from the Wisconsin line, and its boaters are some of the most loyal attendees at the Lake County Fall Boat Show. The show itself takes place at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake — about a twenty-minute drive south — over September 26–27, 2026, with free admission and free parking.
For Antioch families deciding between a first pontoon, an upgrade to a tritoon, or a fishing boat for the Chain, the show gathers the region's dealers in one building so you can compare brands and negotiate show pricing the same weekend.
Getting to the Show from Antioch
From Antioch, take IL 59 or IL 83 south toward Grayslake, or hop on IL 173 west to IL 59. The Lake County Fairgrounds at 1060 E Peterson Rd is roughly fifteen miles away, typically a 20–25 minute drive, with free parking on site.
Boating Around Antioch
Antioch boaters are Chain O'Lakes boaters by default — launching onto Lake Marie at Blarney Island or running north toward Channel Lake on summer weekends. The village is also close to the Wisconsin border, so many Antioch households split their season between the Chain and the Walworth County lakes.
That dual allegiance makes the fall show especially useful: you can compare a tritoon rated for big-water crossings with a smaller lake pontoon, price out a fishing boat for the Fox River, and talk winter storage with exhibitors — in one trip.
What Antioch Boat Shoppers Will Find
Antioch shoppers will find 2026 pontoons and tritoons from Bennington and Bentley, Chaparral bowriders, Malibu wake boats, Crestliner fishing boats, docks and lifts, onsite financing, free winter storage offers, and free trade-in evaluations — plus free admission and free parking.
Not sure which type of boat fits your water? Browse pontoon boats, tritoon boats, wake boats, fishing boats, bowrider boats at the show — or start with the full event information page for hours, parking and the exhibitor list.
Boaters From Nearby Areas
Boaters From Antioch Get In Free
The Lake County Fall Boat Show takes place at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake, Illinois — September 26–27, 2026, with free admission, free parking, closeout deals and onsite trade-in evaluations.