COLUMBIA, SC — More than 30 South Carolina-made boats, from bass boats to offshore fishing vessels, will be on display at Gamecock Village Oct. 5 when South Carolina takes on Ole Miss for the South Carolina Boating and Fishing Alliance’s fourth annual Boat Fish Football Weekend. The weekend will kick off with a ticketed SCBFA Oyster Roast and Boat Show Preview Party presented by Truist with music from Big Loud Records Recording Artist Kashus Culpepper.

The show starts at 11 a.m. on football Saturday and admission is free.

The SCBFA is title sponsor of the game.

This year’s event will feature South Carolina-made boats up to 40 feet long, showcasing the craftsmanship of local manufacturers who contribute $6.5 billion annually to the state’s economy and support over 27,000 jobs. New for 2024, fans will have the opportunity to take advantage of special boat show pricing to buy their dream boat right at the game.

SCBFA is excited to continue its unique partnership with Gamecock Football, marking the fourth consecutive year of this one-of-a-kind event. Last year’s showcase attracted more than 20,000 fans, with Gamecock Athletics commending it as one of the most innovative activation concepts in college sports.

“This year’s SCBFA Boat, Fish, Football Weekend will be the biggest and best yet,” said Nick Kistler, General Manager of Gamecock Sports Properties. “We’re thrilled to continue our collaboration with SCBFA to deliver this extraordinary experience for Gamecock fans.”

In addition to the impressive boat display, fans can enjoy family-friendly activities including giveaways and casting competitions hosted by Abu Garcia, Berkley Fishing, and PENN.

Founded in 2021, SCBFA’s membership includes a wide range of stakeholders in the boating and fishing industries, including manufacturers, dealers, retailers, and individual boaters and anglers. South Carolina remains a national leader in outdoor recreation, with over 725,000 fishing licenses and 500,000 registered boats across the state.

“South Carolina’s passion for boating, fishing, and football comes together in this special event,” said Gettys Brannon, President and CEO of the SC Boating & Fishing Alliance. “We are proud to bring this experience to fans for the fourth consecutive year and excited to introduce special boat show pricing to help make dreams come true.”

Participating companies and organizations include:

Abu Garcia Avenger Boats, Bentley Pontoons, Berkley Fishing, Capital City/Lake Murray Country, Falcon Bass Boats, Freeman Boatworks, Key West Boats, Local Boy Outfitters, PENN, Putnam’s Harbor, Marshall’s Marine, Marsh Tacky Carbon, National Marine Manufacturers Association, Nautical Boat Club, Phenom Yachts, Pioneer Boats, S.C. Center for Fathers and Families, Scout Boats, Sea Hunt Boats, Sea Pro Boats, Sportsman Boats, Stingray Boats, Sunbrella, Tidewater Boats, Truist Bank, Yamaha Rightwaters, Wesco Trailers, Xplor Boatworks