2010 Calendar of Events |
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2010 |
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| July | ||
| July 30 - Aug 1 | NY | 46th Annual Antique Boat Show & Auction hosted by the Antique Boat Museum in Clayton, NY. In 2010, this ACBS judged show will feature GarWood boats as well as other premier restored, original and reproduction boats at the docks and on the land. Marketplace, forums and the Saturday auction of project and collector boats as well as access to all the Museum exhibits makes this a must attend. For more information, contact Charlotte Brooks at the Antique Boat Museum. |
| July 31 | IA | Annual Wooden Boat Show hosted by the Jerry Dyhrkopp Iowa Great Lakes located in Arnolds Park, Iowa. 30th Anniversary Celebration of JDIGL wooden boat show. Dinner and banquet July 30th 5 P.M. Village West Resort. Boat show July 31st 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Guest speaker Chris Smith. For more information, contact Mike Hagan at 605-321-4274 or 712-337-3776. |
| July 31 | MI | Blue Water Antique & Classic Boat Show hosted by the Michigan Chapter located at the River Street Marina, Port Huron, Michigan. Family friendly weekend event in Historic Downtown Port Huron, Michigan. Activities including antique and classic boat show, car show, shore fun, live entertainment, swapmeet, dealers, giveaways and children's events! For more information, contact LeRoy Stevens at 810-987-3755 or bwacbs@greatlakes.net |
| August | ||
| Aug 7 | MI | 23rd Annual Classic Boats on the Boardwalk hosted by the Water Wonderland Chapter located on the beautiful Boardman River in downtown Traverse City, Michigan. The show usually features 50 boats, circa 1900 through current wooden classics. Boats usually include high-powered mahogany runabouts, hydroplanes, outboards, steam powered launches, wooden canoes, rowboats, and more! For more information, contact Bob Johnson at bobjwc@charterinternet.com |
| Aug 6-7 | WI | 5th Annual Madison Area Antique & Classic Boat Show hosted by the Glacier Lakes Chapter located in Madison, WI. Antique & Classic Boat Show includes Friday boat cruise to State Capital & Governor's Mansion. For more information, contact Mark Walters at (608) 224-0815 or waltswoody@charter.net Andy McCormick at (608) 222-0018 or andy@mccormicklumber.com |
| Aug 7 | Canada | 35th Ottawa International Antique and Classic Show hosted by the Manotick Classic Boat Club located at the Long Island Locks, Rideau Canal, Manotick Ontario. This one day, non-judged show is free of charge, featuring antique and classic boats, historical displays related to the canal, vendors and local non-profit groups. For more information, contact Dinah Scholfield, President at dinahanddavid@rogers.com |
| Aug 7 | MI | Boats At The Barns hosted by the Gilmore Car Museum located at the Gilmore Car Museum, Hickory Corners, Mi. Vintage Boats displayed with Vintage Cars. For more information, contact Chuck Nagy at boatsatthebarns.weebly.com |
| Aug 7 | Canada | Ottawa International Antique & Classic Boat Show hosted by the Manotick Classic Boat Club located in Long Island Locks, Manotick, Ontario Canada. Manotick Classic Boat Club presents our 35th Annual Ottawa International Antique & Classic Boat Show to be held at Long Islands Locks on the historic Rideau Canal. Antique, classic & historic boats with on-site displays and exhibits. Contact Dinah or David Scholfield, P.O. Box 948, Manotick, ON CDN- K4M 1A8 Forms can be found at www.manotickclassicboatclub.ca For more information, contact David or Dinah Scholfield at dinahanddavid@rogers.com |
| Aug 7 | MA | 22nd Annual Show hosted by the Baystate Woodies located in Northampton, Ma. Annual in the water judged show at the Ox Bow marina on the beautiful Ct. river. River cruise, raffle and a catered barbaque. For more information, contact Raymond at 413-562-8442 or Jeff Cramton at 413-427-2619 |
| Aug 7 | PA | 20th Antique and Classic Boat Show hosted by the Northeastern Pennslyvania-Harveys Lake Chapter located at the Grotto Marina. Display of Antique and Classic Boats, Cars and Firetrucks..1:00 a.m. to 5:00 P.M. Awards Banquet at 5:00 p.m. For more information, contact Bill Nash, 285 E.Moyer Road Pottstown, Pa 19464 |
| Aug 13 - 15 | ID | 5th Annual Payette Lakes Chapter-ACBS Boat Show hosted by the Payette Lakes Chapter located on Payette Lake in McCall, ID. 5th Annual PLC Boat Show hosted by Shore Lodge Resort on Payette Lake. Boat Parade/Saturday dinner banquet with Live & Silent auction. For more information, contact Bob Dethman at dudethm@cs.com or 208 890-4655/cell or Patricia Hormaechea at pathorm@cableone.net or 714-393-0052/cell. |
| Aug 14 | MI | Les Cheneaux Islands Antique Wooden Boat Show hosted by the Les Cheneaux Historical Association located in Hessel, Michigan. Come up to the beautiful upper peninsula of Michigan to view one of the largest antique wooden boat shows in the nation. Restored boats dating back to the early 1900's are registered in this very unique show. Admission charged. For more information contact Barbara Smith at www.lchistorical.org or 906-484-4081 or Les Cheneaux Historical Association at 906-484-2821 |
| Aug 14 | VT | Lake Champlain Vintage Boat Show hosted by the Lake Champlain chapter located at the Burlington Boathouse in Burlington, Vermont. The Lake Champlain ACBS will celebrate its 25th Annual Boat Show with over forty vintage boats on display...Saturday August 14...10am to 4pm ...Boat Parade 4pm...Featured event of the weekend long Lake Champlain Maritme Festival. For more information, contact Mike O'Brien at mmob1@comcast.net or 802-355-1781. |
| Aug 14 | NH | 34th Annual Alton Bay Boat Show hosted by the New Hampshire Boat Museum in Lake Winnipesaukee, Alton Bay Town Docks. An informal, non-judged vintage boat show from 9am-12pm. All "woodies" welcome. No advance registration required. Contact Ann Sprague at museum@nhbm.org or 603-569-4554. |
| Aug 19 | NH | 4th Annual Boathouse Tour hosted by the New Hampshire Boat Museum located in Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire. Visit some of the most beautiful boathouses on Lake Winnipesaukee. Tour by antique wooden boat ($75 pp) or by your car ($25pp). For more information, contact Ann Sprague at museum@nhbm.org or 603-569-4554. |
| Aug 19 - 22 | CA | So. Cal Chapter will hold their annual Wooden Boat Show at magnificent Big Bear Lake. |
| Aug 20 - 21 | MI | 2nd Annual Port Sanilac Antique Boat Show hosted by the Michigan Chapter located in Port Sanilac, Michigan. The show features classic boats, tractors, The Tin Can Society, entertainment, poker run and the Taste of Port Sanilac. For more information contact: Bill Thomas, 810-404-2051, njthomas42@sbcglobal.net or Ann Guldemond ann@unitedbulb.com |
Aug 20 - 22 |
OH | 31st Annual Buckeye Lake Yacht Club Antique and Classic Boat Regatta hosted by Buckeye Lake Yacht Club located at Buckeye Lake Yacht Club, Buckeye Lake, Ohio. All boats welcome, in water or trailered, judged and non-judged. Friday- reception, 50s/60s dinner dance. Saturday-boat display, boat auction, barbecue, awards presentation with rock&roll party. Sunday- cruise on Buckeye Lake. For more information, call John Sproat at 614-270-6881 or visit our website www.buckeyelakeyc.com |
| Aug 20 - 22 | Canada | 2010 Montreal Classic Boat Festival hosted by the Heritage Maritime Canada located at the Old Port of Montreal. ¨Vintage boating comes to life in the heart of the old port with the Montreal Classic Boat Festival." : boat tours, in water boat show and land display, marketplace, prizes & awards, live music, seminars... For more information, contact Simon Lebrun, 157 Rue St-Antoine Ouest, CP 94, Montreal, Qc, Canada, H2Y 3E9 |
| Aug 20 - 22 | OH | The All Classics Festival hosted by the Lyman Boat Owner's Association located in Huron Ohio. One of the largest and most fun events in the Great Lakes region dedicated to classic boats and cars of all era, makes, models and sizes at a beautiful facility complete with onsite lodging. Complementary Friday grillout, live music and childrens activities included. For more information, contact Michael Lloyd at (859) 240-2645, mlloyd@aicinsulate.com www.lboa.net |
Aug 21 |
NY | Tenth Annual Lake Pleasant Boat Show at Lake Pleasant Marine in Lake Pleasant, New York. Tenth anniversary show including new "Skipper's Choice" award. For more information, contact Tom Libby (member of Adirondack Chapter of ACBS) at 248-723-4510 (home); 248-881-3410 (cell) or TGLibby@AOL.com |
| Aug 21 | WI | 6th Annual Pewaukee Lake Antique & Classic Boat Show hosted by the Glacier Lakes Chapter located in LakeFront Park, Pewaukee, WI. Antique & Classic Boat Show, Classic Cars and Waterfront Plein-Air Art Fair. For more information, contact Wil Vidal at 262-695-2994 or wvidaljr@wi.rr.com |
| Aug 21 - 22 | MT | 2010 Big Sky Antique & Classic Boat Show hosted by the Big Sky Chapter located in Lakeside, MT on Flathead Lake. Boat Show Theme: Celebrating Glacier National Park's Centennial by featuring the local builders who built the Park's wooden tour boats. Plus over 40 boats in the water and 20-30 in static display. For more information, contact Alex Berry at 406-844-3522, P.O. Box 522, Lakeside, MT 59922. |
| Aug 21-22 | NY | 26th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show hosted by the Hudson River Chapter located in Kingston, NY on historic Roundout Creek. A judged show (participation optional). For more information, contact Steve Young at tel: 845-757-4273 or by e-mail: sayfarm@frontiernet.net |
| Aug 22 | OR | 2010 Collector Car and Wooden Boat Show hosted by Oswego Heritage Council located on Lake Oswego, Oregon. The 11th annual collector car and wooden boat show will be held on beautiful Lake Oswego on August 22, 2010. The Show is sponsored by the Oswego Heritage Council and the Columbia-Willamette Chapter of ACBS. Enjoy a weekend of fun including a reception, boat parade, dinner and show. For more information, contact Kristen Winn at kristenwinn@comcast.net or (503) 638-0354 |
| Aug 27-28 | TX | Annual North Texas WBA Ride n' Show hosted by the North Texas WBA / ACBS Southwest Chapter located in Lake Lewisville, Dallas Texas. Friday and Saturday night dinners. For more information, contact Jim Wolfe at jnrwolfe@verizon.net or 469-767-4911. |
| Aug 27-29 | OH | Toledo Antique and Classic Boat Show hosted by the Ramsey Brothers/S.S.Willis B. Boyer Museum Ship located at the Toledo Skyway Marine/Toledo Maritime Center. Featuring Antique boats, motors, classic cars, live music, steamship museum tour, clambake, etc. For more information, contact Scott Ramsey at 419-255-BOAT (2628) or www.toledoboatshow.com |
| Aug 28-29 | MA | 28th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Festival hosted by the Antique & Classic Boat Festival at the Hawthorne Cove Marina, Salem, Massachusetts. A display of vintage motor yachts and sailboats, crafts market, old-time band music, Blessing of the Fleet, Parade and more! Runabouts welcome. Facility for trailered craft. For more information, contact Pat Wells at 617-666-8530 or boatfestival.org |
| Aug 28 | NY | Lake George Rendezvous hosted by Adirondack Chapter/ACBS located at Village Docks, Lake George, NY. 37th Annual Lake George Rendezvous. Join us for a welcome reception on Friday evening. On Saturday, the boats will be on display at the village docks from 10 am until 4 pm. An informal dinner will follow the show. For more information, contact Maria Johnson 518-885-0146 or e-mail twopalms@nycap.rr.com |
| September | ||
| Sept 4 - 5 | MN | Lake Vermilion Antique and Classic Boat Show hosted by the BSLOL chapter located at The Landings Restaurant in Cook, MN. Join your friends for this annual Labor Day event. Saturday, an organized cruise of Lake Vermilion. Sunday, Boat Show with a skippers dinner following the show. Registration includes dinner for two. For more information, contact Jeff Stebbins at 218-666-5556. |
| Sept 10 - 13 | NC | Charlotte Antique and Classic Boat Show hosted by the Blue Ridge Chapter located at Queens Landing Marina in Lake Norman, Mooresville NC. Public showing on Sat. followed by banquet Sat. evening. For more information, contact Ed Logino at boss@loginodist.com 800-633-6224 |
| Sept 10 - 12 | NC | 13th Annual Charlotte Antique & Classic Boat Show hosted by the Blue Ridge Chapter located at the Queen's Landing in Mooresville, NC. Held in the heart of Nascar country. Both in-water and land display. Thursday night reception at antique boat shop. Welcome reception Friday night, boat show and boat parade Saturday, awards banquet Saturday night, and poker run Sunday morning. Launching next door, motels 3 mi. For more information, contact Ed Longino at 800-633-6224 or boss@longinodist.com |
| Sept 10 - 12 | NY | 33rd Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show hosted by the Niagara Frontier Chapter located at Buffalo Launch Club, Grand Island, New York. "Shuffle Off to Buffalo" for our Friday afternoon seminars & evening reception, Saturday's boat show featuring Dodge, Chris Craft, Riva, Penn Yan and Custom Craft boats, Sunday's "fun run" around Grand Island & awards luncheon. For more information, contact Alan Frederick - 716-892-1425 -d or 716-692-3611-e or Sharon Dickinson at 716-574-0435 or sldned@aol.com www.oldboatsbuffalo.org |
| Sept 10 - 12 | NY | Richardson Boat Owners Association Annual Rendezvous located in Grand Island (Buffalo) New York. We will join the Niagara Frontier Chapter of ACBS for our 2010 annual rendezvous, which will be held at the Buffalo Launch Club in conjunction with the ACBS 33rd Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show. For more information, contact John Bowman at 845-595-6127 or president@richardsonboats.com |
| Sept 10 -12 | VA | Reedville Antique and Classic Boat Gathering hosted by the Tidewater Chapter and Reedville Fishermen's Museum located at the Main Street, Reedville, VA. Seventh annual Reedville Antique and Classic Boat Gathering hosted by Tidewater Chapter and the Reedville Fishermen's Museum, located on Main Street in Reedville, VA. Saturday features all events: Boats hosted at homeowner's docks, boat parade, nautical flea market, and water taxi. For more information, contact Clif Ames at 804-453-3506 or macames@nnwifi.com |
| Sept 10 - 12 | VA | 7th Annual Reedville Antique and Classic Boat Gathering, sponsored by Tidewater Chapter and Reedville Fishermen’s Museum. Location: Main Street, Reedville, VA. Saturday features all events: boats will be docked behind homes and businesses on Main Street and museum; boat parade, nautical flea market, and water taxi. Sat: wine and hors d’oeuvre party 5–7 p.m. for show registrants and dock hosts. Contact: Clif Ames 804.453.3506 or macames@nnwifi.com |
| Sept 11 - 12 | NJ | 11th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show hosted by Philadelphia Chapter located in Tuckerton, NJ. 11th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show at Tuckerton Seaport in Tuckerton, NJ. For more information, contact Brian Gagnon at 856-727-9264 or bgagnon@globalindustries.com |
| Sept 11 | MN | 35th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous hosted by the BSLOL in Excelsior, Minnesota. September 11th, 35th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous. Hosted by the Bob Speltz Land-O-Lakes Chapter (BSLOL). Held at Maynard's Restaurant on Lake Minnetonka, Excelsior, MN. For more information, contact Eric Sandin at 612-961-2357 or www.acbs-bslol.com or eric.sandin@gmail.com |
| Sept 15 - 18 | MI | ACBS Annual Meeting and International Boat Show, Petoskey, Michigan, For more information, visit bayharbor2010.com |
| Sept 16 - 21 | IL | 4th Annual Quincy Classic Cruise. Cruise from below Lock & Dam 25 on the Mississippi River northward to Quincy, Illinois to participate in the Quincy Classic Boat & Outboard Show. This is a 200 plus mile cruise (round trip). We stop at Two Rivers Marina across from Louisiana, MO for the night both going north and returning to Pool 26 for a relaxing evening. This is hosted by the Mississippi Valley Chapter. |
| Sept 17 - 18 | VA | 20th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show located on Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia. This is the 20th anniversary for the boat show and festival. Hundreds of spectators and wooden boat enthusiasts are expected to attend this two-day event. For more information, contact Bill Goold at (540) 296-0501 or by email at r-bgoold@b2xonline.com |
| Sept 17 - 19 | IL | 10th Annual Quincy Classic Boat & Outboard Show hosted by the Mississippi Valley chapter located at Quincy Boat Club, Quincy, IL. Classic Boat Show on the Quincy bay of the Mississippi river. Three day event, with 3 mile Mississippi boat trip to island BBQ, boat parade and city river festival. Come join the fun! For more information, contact Rob Ebbing at 217-257-7400 or rob@djparty.com or Todd Young at 217-242-7283 oldboattodd@comcast.net |
| Sept 18 | NJ | 28th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show hosted by Barnegat Bay Chapter. Location: NJ Museum of Boating (Bldg #12), Johnson Bros. Boat Yard, foot of Bay Ave. Pt. Pleasant, NJ from 8 a.m–5 p.m. (rain date 9/19). Judged show, free admission/parking. 50–60 boats expected. Marine vendors and artists, flea market, ant. British cars, radio controlled boats, Museum, food available. Contact Stu Sherk 610.296.4878 or Bob O’Brien 732.295.2072 |
| Sep 24-25 | KY | 7th Annual Bluegrass Vintage Boat Rendezvous hosted by the Bluegrass and Greater Cincinnati Chapter located in Dale Hollow State Resort, Burkesville, KY. Organized cruise on Friday followed by B.O.A.T. Reception. Boat show and Awards Banquet on Saturday. For more information, contact Mike Gresham at 859-987-9135 or mikegresham@mindspring.com |
| Sept 24-25 | NC | 5th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show hosted by the RDC Triangle Chapter located at Lake Wheeler Park, Raleigh, NC. 5th annual show of antique, classic, and contemporary wooden boats. Friday evening reception, Saturday show, parade of boats, and awards dinner. Information and registration forms available at www.vintageboat.org. For more information, contact Kevin Leiner at 919-368-3412 or kevin.leiner@gmail.com. |
| Sept 24 - 26 | WI | Geneva Lakes Antique and Classic Boat Show hosted by the Blackhawk Chapter located at the The Abbey Resort, Fonata, Wisconson. For details, visit www.GenevaLakesBoatShow.com for show details and registration form. For more information, contact Matt Byrne at 630 802-2698 or glbs@BlackhawkAcbs.com |
| October | ||
| Oct 1 - 3 | OK | Grand Lake Mahogany & Chrome Classic Boat festival hosted by the Heartland Classics Chapter located by the Arrowhead Yacht Club, Grand Lake, Oklahoma. 17th annual boat show plus cruises to lake hot spots. Festival showcases over 60 antique & classic boats from a five state area. Enjoy new early bird dining and cruising activities. For more information, contact Daren Arnold at darren.arnold@paccar.com or 918 639 8279. *** corrected date *** |
| Oct 1 - 3 | CA | So. Cal Chapter’s final boat show of the year in beautiful San Diego Bay. This is an ideal setting with a large bay for cruising. Contact Ken Slaught 619.523.9539 |
| Oct 2 | PA | 12th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show hosted by the Philadelphia Chapter located in Wrightsville, PA. 12th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show at Long Level Marina in Wrightsville, PA. For more information, contact Brian Gagnon at 856-727-9264 or bgagnon@globalindustries.com |
| Oct 2 | CA | The Wooden Boat Festival hosted by the American Legion Yacht Club located at the American Legion Post 291 Newport Beach CA. In the water and on land display of wooden hull boats with arts, crafts, wooden craftspeople, music, food and much more. For more information, contact Rosemary B. De Camp at alyc291@gmail.com or Mark Kovaletz at 949-673-5002 |
| Oct 8 - 10 | TX | Annual Hill Country Classic Boat Show hosted by the Hill Country Boat Club / ACBS Southwest Chapter located at Horseshoe Bay Resort, Lake LBJ, Texas. Annual Classic Boat Show, river cruise, Friday and Saturday night dinners. For more information, contact Scott Reichardt at hsbadmiral@hotmail.com or 830-598-4661 |
| Oct 15 - 17 | TX | Annual Hill Country Classic Boat Show hosted by the Southwest Chapter/Hill Country Boat Club located in Horseshoe Bay Resort, Lake LBJ, Texas. Annual classic boat show,river cruise, Friday & Saturday night dinners. For more information, contact Scott Reichardt or hsbadmiral@hotmail.com or 830-598-4661 |
| Oct 16 | GA | Renolds Plantation Benefit Event hosted by the Blue Ridge Chapter located on Lake Oconee at Renolds Plantation. Benefit for Make A Wish, Starlight-Starbright and The Brain Tumor Foundation. Boat rides and picnic for ill children and families. For more information, contact Jennifer Mosher at weemidge@yahoo.com or 770-367-2742. |
| Oct 23 | IL | 5th Annual Fall Classic Cruise - Hosted by the Mississippi Valley Chapter. We gather at Grafton Harbor for an early lunch and then cruise along the Illinois Bluffs and the Great River Road toward Alton, Illinois to enjoy fall colors at their peak. Many motorists traveling along the Great River Road stop to view the parade of Classic Cruisers and Runabouts as we pass. Some participants return to their home ports along Pool 26 on the return cruise, some return to Grafton Harbor and others continue upstream to home ports. |
| Oct 23-24 | LA | Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival hosted by the Bayou Chapter located on the Banks of Tchefuncte River in Madisonville, LA. This is the 21st year for the festival. This premier family event attracts over one hundred classic boats, hundreds of spectator boats and wooden boat enthusiasts for this two-day celebration. For more information, contact Jay Martin at 985-845-9200. |
| Oct 22 -24 | TN | The 20th Annual Pickwick Show and Annual Meeting hosted by the Dixieland Chapter located at the Pickwick Landing State Park in Tenn. (800-250-8615) Saturday luncheon cruise followed by boat Judging - Evening Awards program and meeting For more information, contact Ned Smith at (901) 767-1635 or nedsmithtn@cs.com |
| November | ||
| Nov 6 | GA | Blue Ridge Chapter Annual Meeting & Rendezvous hosted by the Blue Ridge Chapter located at the Cateechee Golf & Conference Center Hartwell Ga. Annual Meeting in the morning, boat rides on lake Hartwell, followed by dinner in Cateechees banquet room. For more information, contact Al Olsen at al.brc1@gmail.com or 706-717-0139. |
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| July | ||
| July 17 | OH | Lakeside Wooden Boat Show hosted by the Lakeside Wooden Boat Society located in Lakeside, Ohio. Lakeside Wooden Boat Show features more than 40 wooden boats displayed on the dock lawn of Hotel Lakeside from 12-5 p.m. Show includes boats, art, family fun, entertainment and food. For more information, contact Mame Drackett at mame@drackett.cc or 419-798-2050. |