The Grand Rapids Boat Show is now on its 80th season

By Shelley Irwin

Published February 13, 2025 at 10:36 AM EST

John Loeks, founder of Showspan, and Show Publicist, Dianna Stampfler, share the history and more.

It opened yesterday, the GR Boat Show now on its 80^th season. John Loeks, founder of Showspan, and Show Publicist, Dianna Stampfler, share the history, the boats, and the special things to do now through Sunday.

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