Events
See Freeman In Person
Built around hosted appointments, dockside conversations, and on-water access, the Freeman
calendar now lives here with the context you actually need before you plan the trip.
2026 Field Calendar
5
Upcoming Stops
3
Hosted Freeman Tours
2
Major Show Windows
Every stop below includes the current plan, expected access, and the best next action
without sending you off-site just to understand the basics.
Featured Tour Stop
Jul 29 - Aug 2, 2026
Freeman Summer Tour | Islamorada
A Florida Keys gathering built around lobster mini season, family time on the water, and
a relaxed Freeman-owner atmosphere instead of a conventional trade-show booth.
- Mini season overlap for owners already planning a Keys run.
- Sandbar cookout atmosphere with casual dockside time around the fleet.
- Best fit for owners, prospects, and families wanting an informal Freeman weekend.
View Itinerary
- When
- Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 12:30 PM through Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 1:30 PM
- Where
- Islamorada, Florida Keys
- Schedule
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- July 29 and 30: Lobster Mini Season. Families are encouraged to go lobstering on their Freemans and take photos.
- July 31: Sandbar Lobster Grill Out at the Islamorada Sand Bar. The group will meet in the water and grill fresh-caught lobsters. Times TBD.
- August 1: Raft up at Papa Joe's. Meet at Papa Joe's at 10:30-11:00 AM to secure dock space, then head to the lighthouse/beach at 2:00 PM, weather permitting.
- Best Next Step
- Use the contact page to request attendance or ask whether any hosted dockside meetups still have room.
Dockside Access
Aug 14 - Aug 15, 2026
Freeman Summer Tour | St. Augustine
A straightforward dockside stop aimed at conversations, walk-throughs, and sea-trial
coordination with the factory-direct team.
View Event Notes
- When
- Friday, August 14, 2026 at 12:30 PM through Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 1:30 PM
- Team
- Freeman's factory-direct sales team will be available for questions, sea trials, and dockside conversations.
- Details
- Use this stop for direct questions, light scheduling, and sea-trial planning rather than a large public show experience.
- Best Next Step
- Reach out through the contact page to lock in a time block before making the drive.
Tournament Weekend
Aug 28 - Aug 29, 2026
Freeman Summer Tour | OIFC
A more active weekend combining fleet check-in, dockside conversation, and a friendly
tournament atmosphere with Ocean Isle Fishing Center.
- Good stop for seeing owners, staff, and local fishing culture in one place.
- Includes Q&A time plus tournament and weigh-in energy.
- Best option for people who want the brand in a more fishing-first setting.
View Weekend Schedule
- When
- Friday, August 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM through Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM
- Team
- Freeman's factory-direct sales team will be available for questions, sea trials, and dockside conversations. Pro-Staff members Brant and Brayden McMullan with OIFC will host a Q&A session.
- Schedule
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- August 28: Check in and check out the Freeman fleet. Stop by the check-in table for swag, a beer, and time with the team. More details to follow.
- August 29, 7:00 AM-3:00 PM: OIFC x Freeman Boatworks Friendly Fishing Tournament.
- August 29, 4:00 PM: Weigh-in.
- August 29, 5:00 PM: Dockside gathering at OIFC with cocktails and light bites after the scales close.
- Best Next Step
- Contact Freeman if you want to meet the team during the tournament weekend or ask about hosted availability around the event.
Major Boat Show
Sep 17 - Sep 20, 2026
Newport International Boat Show
A Northeast show window for buyers who want a more formal walkthrough environment, with
the added option to schedule dedicated time around the show.
View Show Notes
- When
- Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM through Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Showing
- Freeman Boatworks at Newport International Boat Show
- Details
- Join Freeman Boatworks for an exclusive showing at the Newport International Boat Show.
- Models
- Models attending and location coming soon. Booth location TBD.
- Appointment
- Request a sales appointment to meet with the Freeman team during the show.
- Best Next Step
- If you are traveling specifically to see Freeman, request a dedicated meeting window before the show floor gets busy.
By Appointment
Sep 21 - Sep 22, 2026
Freeman Summer Tour | Newport, RI
Freeman will stay in Newport after the boat show for demos with the factory-direct
sales team. Confirmed appointments are required.
View Appointment Notes
- When
- Monday, September 21, 2026 at 12:30 PM through Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 1:30 PM
- Where
- Newport, Rhode Island
- Demos
- Freeman will host demos after the Newport International Boat Show.
- Team
- The factory-direct sales team will be available for questions, sea trials, and fishing conversations on the docks.
- Attendance
- Appointments must be confirmed for attendance.
- Best Next Step
- Use the contact page to ask for availability immediately after the show if you want a quieter, more direct experience.
