Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is listed for late October 2027 (dates to be announced) at the Broward County Convention Center. The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is one of the largest in-water boat shows in the world. It spreads across several sites in Fort Lauderdale, and the convention center has been one of them in past years. Graphink prints, delivers and installs graphics for exhibitors from our shop in Doral.
What FLIBS Is About
Listings expect more than 1,000 exhibitors and over 1,000 boats, from tenders to superyachts. A new refit conference, RefitX, is planned alongside the 2027 show. The 2027 dates and site list were not published when this page was written.
What Exhibitors Need Here
Graphics here face sun, salt and wind on the docks, and the audience expects yacht-level finish.
- Boat wraps, hull graphics and lettering
- Outdoor and mesh banners rated for wind
- Dock signage, flags and printed tents
- Spec sheets, brochures and price boards
A Show Spread Across the Waterfront
FLIBS is not one hall. It runs along the Intracoastal across several marinas and sites, linked by water taxis and shuttles. Builders show yachts in the water. Engine makers, electronics firms, brokers and crew agencies fill tents and halls on shore.
Outdoor conditions set the rules. Banners need wind slits or mesh. Prints need lamination against sun and spray. Anything on a dock has to be secured properly. Yacht brands expect a finish to match the product, so edges, seams and hardware are as important as the print itself.
When to Order
- Three weeks or more before: Boat wraps, hull graphics and custom displays.
- One to two weeks before: Dock banners, flags, tents, spec boards and brochures.
- Show week: Price board updates, replacement banners after bad weather and extra brochures.
What Graphink Does at FLIBS
- Rush and same-day printing for exhibitors already in town
- Delivery to the hall or your hotel
- Install and dismantle of your graphics by our own crew
- Booth design and build through our trade show booth team
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you wrap or letter a boat before the show?
Yes, if you call early. Timing depends on hull size and where the boat is kept.
Do you deliver to the docks?
Yes. Each site has its own access rules, so tell us your location and credentials process.
What happens if a banner is damaged by weather during the show?
Call us. We keep your files and can reprint and deliver a replacement.
Can you letter a tender or a new yacht name?
Yes. Transom lettering and hull graphics are part of our marine work.
Graphink is an independent print and sign shop and is not affiliated with Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) or its organizer. Dates come from published listings and can change, so confirm them with the organizer.
More shows: Broward County Convention Center exhibitor guide and the full South Florida trade show calendar.
Exhibiting and need it handled? Call Graphink Printing and Promotions at (305) 468-9463 or send us the details with your booth number, sizes and deadline. We are at 8850 NW 13th Terrace, Unit 103, Doral, FL 33172.
