A good Crick Show

THE organisers state that nearly 25,000 people visited the 23rd Crick Boat Show, which took place over the May Bank Holiday Weekend.

The event, which was organised by Waterways World in partnership with the Canal & River Trust and Crick Waterside & Marina, saw over 200 exhibitors gather by the Grand Union Canal Leicester Line for three days of trading

Peter Johns, Publisher of Waterways World & Show Director, explains:

A boost for attendance

"The fabulous bank holiday weekend weather provided a boost for attendance at the 23rd Crick Boat Show, an event now firmly established as the focal point of the year for the canal boat industry. Almost 40 boats were on display from many of the country’s top boat builders and boat brokerages.

“Boat builders reported healthy levels of interest, with many orders secured, and our preview day worked well with most boat viewings fully booked and 1,600 trade and public visitors attending.

“Whatever stage of someone’s planning for boat ownership, the show had something to offer. Almost 1,200 enjoyed free boat trips along the Grand Union Canal, more than 2,500 attended the free seminars and masterclasses on boat ownership.

“As well as showcasing the boating industry the Show is an opportunity for the inland boating world to come together to meet old friends and make new ones. With almost 100 visiting boats moored along the Grand Union Canal towpath next to the Show and a packed campsite with over 300 caravans and tents, all supported by our fantastic team of 50 volunteers, the whole event has a great community spirit feeling”.

The festival feeling was enhanced by a superb display of historic working narrowboats and a music festival within the show. 15 bands entertained visitors and exhibitors across the weekend at the Crick Music Festival.