2008 Calendar of Events |
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2008 |
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August 1-3 |
44th Annual Antique Boat Show and Auction. Hosted by Antique Boat Museum. This year’s special twist: Boats of the 1950s. From tailfins to new materials such as fiberglass and plywood, the ‘50s were an exciting time for pleasure boating and that’s our spotlight. At the ABM, 750 Mary St, Clayton NY 13624. Contact: Charlotte Brooks, Dir. Of Events, (315) 686-4104; E-mail: events@abm.org |
August 2 |
Rendezvous in the Rockies hosted by the Rocky Mountain Classics located in Frisco, CO at the City Marina. The Rocky Mountain Classics chapter invites you to boat on Lake Dillon Saturday August 2, 2008. At an altitude of 9,017', you will enjoy the blue sky, snow capped mountains in the company of avid Colorado ACBS members. Plan to arrive Friday, August 1 and enjoy Frisco, CO's new marina. For more information, contact the event organizer, Bill Tordoff at (970) 668-8213 or (970) 409-9224. |
August 2 |
21st Annual Classic Boats on the Boardwalk hosted by the Water Wonderland Chapter located on the beautiful Boardman River in downtown Traverse City, Michigan. For more information, contact: Jeff Rogers at jeffreyarogers@sbcglobal.net or 616-942-8557. For registration, contact Tammy Arrand at arrand@hotmail.com at 231-779-0764. |
August 2 |
6th Annual Parade of Lights hosted by the Michigan Chapter. For more information, contact: Mike Zadigian at 734-729-3171 or mgz1ggy@netzero.com or Jack Warren at 519-676-7215 or jwarren@mnsi.net -- Cancelled -- |
August 8-9 |
23rd Annual Lake Champlain Vintage Boat Show hosted by Lake Champlain ACBS chapter. Located at Westport Marina, Westport, NY. Boat Show with over fifty vintage boats coincides with The Westport New York Heritage Festival Weekend. Events include auto & art shows, music & refreshments. kids games and a silent auction. Boat Show Saturday August 9, 10 am with Boat Parade at 4 pm. For more info, contact Mike O'Brien at 802 355 1781 or mmob1@comcast.net |
August 7-9 |
Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance hosted by Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation. Hosted by Carnelian Bay, Lake Tahoe, California. The 36th annual Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance features boats of the 20's. Join us for our "V.I.P. Preview" day on Thusday, or our regular show days on Friday and Saturday. Please check out our website, www.laketahoeconcours.com. For more info, contact Danny Pavel at (530) 581-4700 or tycf@tahoeyc.com. |
August 8-13 |
The Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation hosts Lake Tahoe Wooden Boat Week, a week-long festival celebrating Tahoe's classic wooden boats, with the three-day 36th annual Concours d'Elegance in Carnelian Bay, plus plenty of on- and off-water activities. For more information see www.LakeTahoeConcours.com or 530-581-4700. |
August 9 |
Les Cheneaux Islands Antique Wooden Boat Show hosted by the Les Cheneaux Historical Association in Hessel, Michigan. 31st Annual Les Cheneaux Islands Antique Wooden Boat Show (a judged event) and Festival of Arts. For more information, contact: Barb Smith at 906-484-4081 or lcha@cedarville.net. |
August 9 |
20th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show hosted by the Bay State Woodies Chapter located in Northampton, MA at the OxBow Marina just of I-91. Judged show with River Cruise, food on premises, launch sit at show, awards banquet. Other contact: Jeff Cramton at 413-667-5665 or Charlie Raymond at 413-562-8442 or John de Sousa at jdrunabout@aol.com. |
August 9 |
33rd Ottawa International Antique & Classic Boat Show hosted by Manotick Classic Boat Club located at Long Island Lock, Manotick, Ontario, Canada. One of the oldest and most prestigious antique boat shows in North America and timed to follow the Clayton Show (65 miles away) by one week, it will feature historic, antique, and classic boats and vehicles displayed along side the Long Island Lock on the World Heritage Site Rideau Canal. For more information, contact Ron Jelley at mcbccommunications@yahoo.ca |
August 9 |
18th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show hosted by Penn N.E./Harveys Lake ACBS. Located at Grotto Marina and Restaurant. Route 415 Harveys Lake. Display of antique and classic boats, cars, trucks and motorcycles. Registration 9:00 a.m. Judging 10:00 a.m. Awards banquet 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce. Harveys Lake Days committee and Penn N.E. ACBS. For info, contact Bill Nash, 285 E.Moyer Road Pottstown, Pa. 19464-1534, 610-970-5749, nashr455@aol.com |
August 7-13 |
Lake Tahoe Wooden Boat Week, hosted by the Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation. Located at Carnelian Bay, Lake Tahoe, California. The 2008 Lake Tahoe Wooden Boat Week features a week filled with Galas, Boat Rallies, the Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance, and BBQ's. Check out our website www.laketahoeconcours.com. For info, contact Danny Pavel at (530) 581-4700 or tycf@tahoeyc.com |
August 15-17 |
2008 Payette Lake Classic Wooden Boat Show hosted by the Payette Lakes Chapter at the Whitetail Resort, McCall, Idaho. Display of antique and classic wooden boats on beautiful Payette Lake, with reception, dinner and fun on the water. For more information, contact: Dan Hormaechea at dhorm@cableone.net |
August 15-17 |
Antique Raceboat Regatta 2008. Hosted by Antique Boat Museum. The past comes alive with 150 vintage raceboats running demonstration laps. Enhanced with antique cars and motorbikes. This will be a “quest for speed.” At the ABM, 750 Mary St, Clayton NY 13624. Contact: Charlotte Brooks, Dir. Of Events, (315) 686-4104; E-mail: events@abm.org |
August 15-17 |
Kingston Wooden Boat Show hosted by Hudson River Chapter located by Kingston, NY. 24th annual antique and classic boat show located at historic Rondout Creek . A judged show, participation optional. For information, contact Greg Smith at gregsmith1@optonline.net or (845)-876-2608 |
August 16 |
Wooden Boat Exhibition hosted by the Eugene Yacht Club in Eugene, Oregon. A one day exhibit. All types of boats are invited. The show site is on the Yacht Club Grounds, Fern Ridge Lake. For more information, contact John Franklin at 541/342-8540 or JLFEUGENE@AOL.COM |
August 22-24 |
Annual North Texas Wooden Boat Association Ride and Show. Hosted by Southwest Chapter, ACBS and North Texas Wooden Boat Association. At Lake Lewisville, Dallas, TX. Contact: Bob VanGuilder (214) 957-3692; E-mail: bobtrane@ix.netcom.com |
August 22-24 |
Lake Erie Chris Craft Commander Rendezvous hosted by Chris Craft Commander Forum, Inc., located at the Huron Boat Basin, Huron Yacht Club, Huron, Ohio. A gathering of "styled in fiberglass" classic Commanders, evening program, tours of boats, technical demonstration. All ACBS members are welcome! For more information contact Paul Pletcher at http://www.network54.com/Forum/482183/ |
August 22-24 |
3rd Annual Big Sky Boat Show. Location: Waterside Resort on Flathead Lake, Lakeside, MT. Contact: Bill Eisenlohr (406) 844-3981, e-mail: billnmary@centurytel.net; or Alex Berry (406) 844-3522, e-mail: alex@scorestudio.com |
August 23 |
4th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show & Waterfront Art Show hosted by the Glacier Lakes Chapter in Pewaukee, Wisconsin on Pewaukee Lake. For more information, contact Wil Vidal at wvidaljr@wi.rr.com or 262-695-2994. |
August 23-24 |
26th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Festival hosted by the Antique & Classic Boat Festival, Inc. located at the Hawthorne Cove Marina in Salem, Massachusetts. Display of vintage cabin cruisers, runabouts and sailboats. Optional judging. A crafts market, artists, music, Blessing of the Fleet and Parade of Boats all add to this colorfull event. For more information, contact Pat Wells at 617-666-8530 or patwells@earthlink.net |
August 24 |
Lake Oswego Heritage Council Wooden Boat Show, hosted by the Columbia Willamette Chapter ACBS. Located at Lake Oswego, Oregon. This show is supported by the Columbia-Willamette Chapter-A.C.B.S. in cooperation with the Oswego Heritage Council, and runs concurrently with a collector car show. For more info, contact Kristen Winn at winnk@loswego.k12.or.us or Roger Rollins at 503-638-0354. |
August 29-Sept 1 |
Lake Vermilion Labor Day Boat Show hosted by Lake Vermilion Resort Association located at Lake Vermilion, Cook, MN. Friday evening pot luck, Saturday cruise, Sunday show, Captains dinner. Cruise over 40 miles of water. For more information, contact: Mark Ludlow at mark@ludlowsresort.com |
Sept 4-7 |
15th Annual Heartland Classics Boat Show hosted by the Heartland Classics located at the Arrowhead Yacht Club, Grand Lake, Oklahoma. 15th annual in water boat show will showcase over 60 antique and classic boats from five states region. Free to the public show includes classic car show, antique outboard show and classic/war bird fly-in. For more information, contact Brent Howard at bhoward@howardclassicboats.com or 918.693.1855. |
Sept 5-7 |
31st Annual Antique Boat Show & Race Boat Reunion hosted by the Niagara Frontier Antique and Classic Boats at the Buffalo Launch Club, Grand Island, NY. Shuffle Off To Buffalo - Feature boat - "Hackercraft - The Usual and the Unusual" For more information, contact: Alan Frederick ph (716) 692-3611 or 892-1425, fx (716) 892-1426, fredmach@choiceonemail.com or nfacb.org |
Sept 5-6 |
2008 Bear Lake Classic Wooden Boat Show hosted by the Intermountain Chapter at the Bear Lake State Park marina, Garden City, Utah. Experience the beautiful blue water and the fall mountain colors on our beautiful natural mountain lake. Come and join us on your way to the Annual meeting in Coeur d'Alene. For more information, contact Jim Williams at 801-554-8086 or Barbara Williams at 801-272-2639. |
Sept 5-6 |
Bluegrass Vintage Boat Rendezvous Hosted by Bluegrass and Greater Cincinnati Chapters. Location at Lake Barkley State Resort Park, Cadiz, Kentucky. Please make plans to attend our 5th Annual Bluegrass Vintage Boat Rendezvous. Fun on Friday, Boat Show on Saturday, Awards Banquet Saturday Evening. Numerous awards, great food, and outstanding accommodations. For more info, contact Mike Gresham at 859-987-9135 or mikegresham@mindspring.com |
Sept 5-7 |
Charlotte Antique and Classic Boat Show hosted by the Blue Ridge Chapter on Lake Norman in Mooresville, NC. Well attended event with several activities. For more information, contact Ed Longino at 800-633-6224 or boss@longinodist.com |
Sept 5-7 |
25th Annual Century Boat Club Thoroughbred Roundup Held in Manistee, Michigan at the Manistee Municipal Marina, 480 River Street. Not limited to Centurys. To register contact: Dave Kamaloski at A&A Marine, 231-723-8308 or visit the web site at: www.centuryboatclub.com for details and to download your registration form and fax to 231-723-8309. |
Sept 5-7 |
9th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show, sponsored by Tuckerton Seaport (Tuckerton, NJ) and Philadelphia Chapter, ACBS, Inc. For more information contact, Brian Gagnon at 856-727-9264 or visit www.acbsphl.org or tuckertonseaport.org or call the Seaport at (609) 296-8868 |
Sept 12-13 |
3rd Annual Madison Area Boat Show hosted by the Glacier Lakes Chapter at Christy's Landing on Lake Waubesa in Madison, WI. Friday, boat tour of Lake Waubesa and Menona. Saturday, boat show at Christy's Landing on Lake Waubesa. For more information, contact: Mark Walters at waltswoody@charter.net or 608-224-0815. Or, Andy McCormick at andy@mccormicklumber.com or 608-222-0018 |
Sept 13 |
25th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show hosted by the Barnegat Bay Chapter, ACBS. At Johnson Bros. Boatworks, Bay Head, NJ, adjacent to the New Jersey Museum of Boating. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; rain date Sept. 14. With 50–60 boats expected, all types are welcome in-water and on trailer. Marine vendors, exhibits, the NJMB Museum, plus food available on-site. Contact: Stu Sherk (610) 296-4878 or (732) 899-6602; or Bob O’Brien (732) 295-2072 |
Sept 12-14 |
Olde Sandwich Towne Vintage Boat and Car Show hosted by the Olde Sandwich Towne Festival in Windsor, Ontario. Boat Show, Car Show, Fireworks, Historical Tours, Live Bands, Parade, Sidewalk Sale, and Childrens Activities. For more information, contact Alex Pawluchyk at 519-915-0991 or 519-990-4209. |
Sept 14-20 |
International Boat Show & Meeting in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho. Click here for more information. |
Sept 19 - 20 |
18th Annual Smith Mountain Lake Antique Boat Show at Mariners Landing Resort and Conference Center in Smith Mountain Lake, Huddleston, Va. hosted by the Smith Mountain Lake Chapter ACBS. For more information, contact: Tim Weitzel at 1-540-297-5104. |
Sept 19-21 |
Southeast US Boat Show sponsored by North Florida Boat Shows located at Prime Osborn Convention Center. The geographic location of the Prime Osborn Convention Center and the in water slips at The Jacksonville Landing perfectly accommodate the Southeast United States Boat Show and is within easy driving distance of the Southeast's major Metropolitan cities. For more information, contact Jimmy Hill 904 759 2758 1015 Atlantic Blvd. Suite 152, Atlantic Beach, Fl. |
Sept 27 |
Geneva Lake Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show, hosted by Blackhawk Chapter, ACBS. This year’s show promises even more fabulous antique and classic boats. Location: The Abbey, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Contact: Ted Cartner (847) 395-8902, or e-mail: crysalis40@att.net |
Sept 27 |
3rd Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show hosted by the RDC Triangle Chapter ACBS in Lake Wheeler, Raleigh, NC. Presenting 3rd annual show for all antique and classic boats. Fri evening reception, Sat show and dinner. For more information, contact Charles Mansfield at (919) 688-3024 or e-mail at rdcacbs@earthlink.net or visit www.vintageboat.org |
Oct 3-5 |
Hill Country/Austin Wooden Boat Show. Hosted by Southwest Chapter, ACBS. Annual Hill Country/Austin classic boat show. Cocktail party Friday night, banquet Saturday night. At Horseshoe Bay/ Lake LBJ Yacht Club, Austin TX. Contact: Scott Reichardt (830) 598-4661; E-mail: hsbadmiral@hotmail.com |
Oct 4 |
10th Annual Boat Show and River Cruise, at Long Level Marina. Hosted by Philadelphia Chapter, ACBS, Inc. For more information, contact Brian Gagnon at 856-727-9264 or www.acbsphl.org |
Oct 10-11 |
Chapter Annual Meeting and Rendezvous hosted by the Blue Ridge Chapter at Lighthouse Marina on Lake Murray. SCBRC annual membership meeting. For more information, contact Julie Moore at 706-376-1433 or Tom Riggle at 770-287-7737. |
Oct 10-12 |
The 16th Annual Pickwick Rendezvous hosted by the Dixieland Chapter, ACBS at Pickwick Landing State Park, Tennessee River. Boating with Fall Colors on beautiful Pickwick Lake. For more information, contact: Ned Smith at 901-767-1635 or email: nedsmithtn@cs.com |
Nov 15 |
Annual General Meeting and Dinner hosted by the Bluewater Chapter at the Oaks Inn, Wallaceburg, ON. Cocktails at 6:00pm with dinner at 7:30pm. Meeting, Awards and election to follow. For more information, contact: Chris Attridge at 519-627-3014. |
Dec 4-7 |
Vintage Weekend hosted and located at the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, Florida. You and fellow enthusiasts will share in this amazing weekend honoring all that is Vintage, with the Concours d'Elegance of Automobiles, Yachts, and Aircraft, Road Rally, Saturday Night Sock Hop & Awards-Farewell Breakfast. For more information, contact Islande Dillon at 305-367-5874 or idillon@oceanreef.com. |
2009 |
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Jan 19-23 |
ACBS Quarterly Meeting in Bahamas! Click here for more information. |
April 17-19 |
Jacksonville International Boat Show sponsored by North Florida Boat Shows located at Metropolitan Park and Marina. Largest in water show in the region, filling the gap between Stuart, FL and Charleston, SC. For more information, contact Jimmy Hill 904 759 2758 1015 Atlantic Blvd. Suite 152, Atlantic Beach, Fl. |
May 15-17 |
Bass Lake Rendezvous hosted by the Northern Calif./Lake Tahoe & Southern Calif. Chapter located at the Pines Resort, Bass Lake, CA PH: 800-350-7463. First in-water ACBS event of 2009 at the pine tree surrounded mountain lake. Boat show is sponsored by Lion's Club of Bass Lake with gate proceeds going to charity. For more information, contact Joel Castro, Event Chair No. Cal/Lake Tahoe at 209-599-7310 or joelcastro@charter.net or Robert Newcomer, Event Chair Southern California at 714-542-2210 or rangcn@roadrunner.com |
July 17-18 |
Alexandria Bay Antique and Classic Boat Show hosted by the Thousand Island Chapter and held at Alexandria Bay, NY at the City Dock. Cocktail party @ 6:30pm Boldt Castle Yacht House ($17pp), 7/18/09 Boat Show @ 9:00am-3:30pm. For more information, contact Robert Lloyd at Roboat@msn.com |