LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – You can start thinking about outdoor activities now.

WDRB's Keith Kaiser explored the Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow before it started.

The region’s outdoor, camping and boating community can once again try and learn about the outdoor and on-water lifestyle.

Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow returns to the Kentucky Exposition Center Jan. 28 through Feb. 1, 2026.

The midwinter event has been around for more than 60 years.

You can browse, board, order, and purchase from among the newest-model RVs, boats and on-water and sporting accessories.

The show features many educational or interactive attractions:

  • NEW! Stingray Touch Tank
  • NEW! Sara Twister
  • NEW! Safety Zone
  • Kids’ Trout Pond
  • Paddle Sports Pool
  • Boat Education
  • Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Exhibit

Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow

Kentucky Exposition Center

  • Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, Jan. 29 from 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  • Friday, Jan. 30 from 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, Jan. 31 from 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, Feb. 1 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.                      

Admission is $14 at the box office. Children 12 and under are free.

Click here for online tickets.

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