Press Release: Summer Arrives Early at Lanier Islands with the Return of the In-Water Boat Show

Buford, Ga. – March 3, 2016 – A popular Georgia lakeside destination kicks off the summer season a little earlier than the calendar might dictate with the return of the In-Water Boat Show. Hosted from Thursday, April 14th through Sunday, April 17th at Lanier Islands, the event is expected to once again draw thousands to LanierWorld – the resort’s beach and boardwalk entertainment district. As in years past, the 2016 In-Water Boat Show will showcase new top-of-the-line boats, live entertainment, featured exhibitors, fun in the sun and so much more.

“As a lakeside resort, a large portion of our fan base enjoys the boating lifestyle,” explained Cindy Wahl, Director of Marketing for Lanier Islands. “The In-Water Boat Show presents our visitors with a great way to really ‘rev their engines’ over the return of boating season, as some guests consider a serious upgrade, some ponder the opportunity to purchase their very first boat, and others simply come to have fun and dream about owning a boat of their own one day. The docks at Sunset Cove and our new courtesy docks at Big Beach will be overflowing with new boats from some of the largest boat dealers in the Southeast. Plus, there will be terrific boating-related vendors stationed everywhere you turn – on the docks, throughout Sunset Cove and just outside Grand Hall. As usual, Sunset Cove will be rocking all weekend long with live music and excellent food and drinks served beachside. Best of all, admission to this event is free* - making it fun for the whole family and one of the best values in Georgia. The last two In-Water Boat Shows saw an estimated 4,000 attendees both years. We’re expecting similar numbers, and possibly more, this year.”

Prospective attendees of the 2016 In-Water Boat Show are encouraged to mark their calendars for the following dates and times:

Thursday, April 14 12pm-8pm
Friday, April 15 12pm-8pm
Saturday, April 16 12pm-8pm
Sunday, April 17 12am-5pm

Throughout the In-Water Boat Show, a number of new boats will be available for demo to qualified buyers. The event also presents guests with a chance to extend their visit into a staycation by booking a stay in the Legacy Lodge, Legacy Villas or Legacy LakeHouses. In addition to the boat show, the resort features a number of delightful distractions, including golf, ziplining, horseback riding and swimming in the heated saltwater leisure pool – just to name a few.

To request a vendor package, for sponsorship inquires, and more information about the 2016 In-Water Boat Show at Lanier Islands, please contact:

Kelley Wilson at 678-318-2038 or kwilson@lanierislands.com

or

Barkley Geib at 404.583.7025 or Bgeib@bellsouth.net

About Lanier Islands: Nestled on the southern-most shoreline of Lake Sidney Lanier at the foothills of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains lies the truly distinctive Lanier Islands. Situated less than 45 miles from downtown Atlanta on 1,500 pristine acres of forests, meadows and beaches, this luxury resort is quickly growing in size, scope and reputation as one of the Southeast’s leading lakeside retreats. As the resort’s crown jewel, Lake Lanier is one of the United States’ most popular man-made lakes, encompassing 38,000 surface acres and 690 miles of shoreline in Northeast Georgia. Legacy Lodge and Legacy Villas enhance the park’s broad assortment of accommodation choices and meeting sites – making it the ideal choice for corporate meetings and company retreats. Popular excursions like fun in the sun at the boardwalk-themed LanierWorld, zip lining through the trees with Lake Lanier Canopy Tours, horseback riding on a lakeside trail from the Equestrian Center, and renting a boat and ski equipment from Harbor Landing make the islands a terrific choice for families vacationing or “staycationing” in the South. Tranquility – the Spa and the picturesque 18-hole Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course are major draws for visitors looking to relax or play, and with more than 20 wedding venues to choose from, the Resort is rapidly gaining favor with brides- and grooms-to-be as a highly sought-after Destination Wedding site.

Lanier Islands is steadily securing a solid standing for their unique vision of the future of this luxury retreat, their unswerving dedication to the comfort and enjoyment of their guests, and their signature brand of Southern Hospitality. In 2014, the Resort became a member of the highly esteemed Southern Living Hotel Collection. The Islands has also been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for two consecutive years and was named “Best Place for Family Fun” by Best Self Atlanta Magazine in 2015.

*with Lanier Islands’ resort gate admission of $15 per vehicle