Classic Boating 2010 Boat Show Calendar
JANUARY 2010
Jan 28 - 31
CMTA Hartford Boat Show hosted by the Baystate Woodies located in Hartford , Connecticut. BSW display of eight antique wood boats and antique outboard motors. Featured will be a Chris Craft Cobra and a Danbury Racer. For more information, contact Jeff Cramton at 413-427-2619 or Bob Comstock at 203-245-2392.
FEBRUARY 2010
Feb 25 - 28
Winter ACBS Quarterly Meeting, Mount Dora, Florida, Lakeside Inn – On Saturday, boat ride/picnic/wine tasting. Hosted by Sunnyland Chapter. For more information, click here.
Feb 27
Annual Heartland Classics Restoration Workshop hosted by the Heartland Classics Chapter located in Langley, Oklahoma. Bring your questions and ideas to share. Antique & classic boat workshop. Topics from annual maintenance to complete restoration. For more information, contact Dan Diehl at dan@diehlaero.com at 918 230 4508.
MARCH 2010
March 26-28
23 rd Annual Gathering, Sunnyland Antique Boat Festival on Lake Dora. Antique & Classic motorboats on display in the water and on land. Wooton Park, Tavares, FL. For more information, click here.
APRIL 2010
April 15 - 17
Lake Hartwell Antique Boat Festival hosted by the Blue Ridge Chapter located on Lake Hartwell, Hartwell Marina, Georgia. Thursday: lake cruise and lunch with evening cookout, Friday: guest speaker and cocktail party, Saturday: public viewing, judging and banquet. For more information, contact Julie Moore at 706 376-1433.
April 16 - 18
Garvan Gardens Antique & Classic Boat Show hosted by the Heartland Classics Chapter located in Lake Hamilton at Hot Springs, Arkansas. 8th Garvan Woodland Gardens Antique and Classic Boat Show and cruises. Spring into the boating season and enjoy the new event ideas and weekend schedule. For more information, contact John Watkins at jwatki@sbcglobal.net or 501 920 3825.
April 23 - 24
Apalachicola Antique & Classic Boat Show hosted by the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce located in Apalachicola, Florida. Owners of antique boats, classic/or traditional wooden vessels, fiberglass classics/antique outboard motors are invited to participate. Following the show, there will be a lecture/dinner reception at the Apalachicola Maritime Museum. For more information, contact Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce at (850) 653-9419.
MAY 2010
May 1 - 2
Annual Keels & Wheels Concours d'elegance hosted by Southwest Chapter/LYC Concours Corp located at the Lakewood Yacht Club, Houston, Texas. 15th Annual Keels and Wheels, Concours D' Elegance, honoring vintage racing boats & outboard motor boats; poker run; Friday and Saturday Night Dinners. For more information, contact Bob Fuller at 713-521-0105, bfuller@4u.com or click here for more information.
May 14 - 16
That Was Then, This Is Now, Boat Show hosted by the Clear Lake Chapter of the ACBS in Muscatine, Iowa. This event also features a car show, motorcycle show, antique tractors, Cardboard Boat Regatta, and all in Muscatine, Iowa's beautiful park along the Mighty Mississippi. For more information, contact Dave Moritz at 563-260-1970 or John Hintermeister at 563-263-6501.
May 15 - 16
Southern N.H. Antique Boat Auction at the Brookline Auction Gallery+Event Center. 2nd annual 2 day event with 20 parts and service vendors, race and vintage boat displays, Saturday classic glass auction, Sunday boat judging seminar and antique boat auction. Information and updates www.woodboats.org or contact Gary Michael 603-672-5246 or woodboats@charter.net
May 22
Wood, Waves and Wheels Classic Boat and Car Show hosted by the Eagle Mountain Classic Boat Club/ACBS SW Chapter located at Eagle Mountain Lake, Ft. Worth, Texas. For more information, contact Dan Strober at dswlight@flash.net or 817-480-5205 or www.emcbc.com
JUNE 2010
June 5
Loveland Shakedown hosted by the Rocky Mountain Classics located at Lake Loveland, Loveland, CO. Season opener. Good times get together. Casual. For more information, contact Richard Ball at lu_ball@msn.com or 970.667.3965
June 9 - 13
Classics Cruisin' Weekend hosted by Heartland Classics Chapter located in Table Rock Lake, Branson, Missouri. Fun, great food and even better cruising all weekend on Table Rock Lake. Optional June 9 & 10 pre-event cruises including one to historic Eureka Springs, Arkansas with an overnight stay. For more information, contact Don Parker at donaldwparker@hotmail.com or 402 770 5400.
June 10 - 13
Summer ACBS Quarterly Meeting, Burlington, Vermont Hilton Hotel – boat rides on Lake Champlain and Jazz Festival. Hosted by Lake Champlain Chapter. For more information, click here.
June 18-20
23rd Annual Antique & Classic Boat Festival hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Chapter located at the Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, MD. The Mid-Atlantics Largest Boat Festival: 120 boats from hydroplanes to yachts; 50 artisans, craftsmen & vendors; nautical flea market; Field of Dreams; kids activities including a boat-judging event. For more information, contact Maryann Fiaschetti at fianagle@verizon.net or 410-437-87108 or Chris Brown at seabuddy@seabuddy.net or 518-281-0045
June 19
6th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show Wild Eagle Lodge hosted by the Glacier Lakes Chapter located in Eagle River, WI. Proceeds go towards special needs kids. For more information, contact Jo Daniel at (715) 479-5778 or events@wildeaglelodge.com
June 19
18th Annual Presque Isle Wooden Boat Show at beautiful Presque Isle Harbor, 1/2 way between Rogers City and Alpena, MI on Lake Huron. This really is a 2 day show for entrants with a Friday noon picnic and boat tour around adjoining Grand Lake. Following is an evening of fine food, fun and entertainment at the old grand Lake Lodge. The show is from 10-4 on Sat. Ca;; 989-595-9926 for more information and registration forms.
June 25-27
31st annual "Where It All Began" Algonac Boat Show hosted by the Michigan Chapter located at the Algonac Harbor Club, Algonac, MI. This 31st anniversay show features youth activities, entertainment, antique outboard motors, car show and awards. Limited well space available. For more information, contact Ann Guldemond at ann@unitedbulb.com or Carl Garmhaus at cgarmhaus@msn.com
June26
Chicago River Cruise with Architectural Review 2010 presented by The Midwest Chapter of the Flordia Glasspar Club. All Glasspar owners are invited to attend! Dock at 31st Street & Western Ave. in Chicago. For more information, contact Glen Steinberg at (847) 875-4323 or email at glen.steinberg@comcast.net Space is limited so make your reservations NOW!!
June 26-27
2nd annual Antique and Classic Boat Festival at the Alton Marina in lovely Alton, Illinois. Hosted by the Misssissippi Valley Chapter of the ACBS. For more information (800) 264-2244.
JULY 2010
July 9-10
20th Annual Fulton Chain Rendezvous hosted by the Adirondack Chapter located in Old Forge, NY. 20th Annual Fulton Chain Rendezvous held at the town docks in Old Forge. Friday evening reception; Saturday evening Awards Dinner. For my more information, contact Old Forge Visitor Center at (315) 369-6983 or www.oldforgeny.com
July 9-10
26th Annual Mahogany Memories Show hosted by the Southern New England Chapter located in Connecticut River Museum in Essex, CT. View antique, classic wooden, and fiberglass boats from the 30s to the 60s, along with reproductions, docked along the Connecticut River in charming Essex. Show is free to the public. For more information, contact Dave or Lynn McFarlin at 860-643-7900 or dmcfarlin@snet.net or Lee Heinzman at 203-264-5823 or bdbw3@sbcglobal.net
July 9-11
13th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show on Chautauqua Lake, NY. Bemus Point NY Village Casino docks and Town Park. Vendors, Judging & Awards Banquet, and Lake Cruise. For more information visit our website: www.cltt-acbs.org or call Bill Locke, 716-386-2107.
July 10
Grand Lake In-the-water show hosted by the Rocky Mountain Classics at Grand Lake, Grand Lake, CO. In-the-water boat show in historic Grand Lake. Visit Rocky Mtn Nat. Park before or after. For more information, contact Chris and Bob Braaf at bbraaf@msn.com or 970.887.2210.
July 10
The South Arm Classic Boat Show on beautiful Lake Charlevoix in East Jordan, MI. The show will have both in water and dry land tailored displays of boats, along with canoes, kayaks, vintage outboards, and artisan booths on display. There will also be a classic car show that takes place in the Harbor Parking area. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information, www.southarmclassicboats.com or contact Darrin Podskalny at 231-536-0630 or darrinpod@charter.net
July 17
15th Anniversary Clear Lake Antique & Classic Boat Show hosted by the Clear Lake Iowa Chapter of ACBS located in Clear Lake, Iowa by the Sea Wall. 15th Annual Antique & Classic Watercraft Show - All wood, aluminum & fiberglass welcome - this year 'Fiberglassics' are the spotlight. For more information, contact Paul Morris at clearlakechapter@mchsi.com - 515.243.1845 or visit www.clearlakeacbs.org
July 16-18
28th Annual Antique Boat Show and Regatta hosted by the Wine Country Classic Boats, Inc. located in Hammondsport, NY. A display of antique and classic boats featuring boats from the 60's on beautiful Keuka Lake. Wine tasting and reception Friday, judged show and dinner Saturday, regatta and barbecue Sunday. for more information, contact Terry Holland at 315 548-9061 or holland1@rochester.rr.com
July 16-18
Alexandria Bay Vintage "User" Boat Show hosted by the 1000 Island Chapter located at James St., Village Dock, Alexandria Bay, NY. 7/16 Kick-Off Party $15-$20, 7/17 Boat Show, $3/, 12 & under Free, GI's Free 9:00-3:30, 7/18 Awards Brunch $15-$20 For more information, contact Robert Lloyd, Boat Show Chairman at TIShow@OfficeLiveUsers.com or 315-486-7452 cell or Mary Lloyd for Volunteers at 251-377-2244 cell.
July 17
Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show on Greenwood Lake, NY. A judged show (participation optional). For more information, contact Walter Parelli at wparelli@optonline.net
July 17
19th Annual Wooden Boat Show hosted by the White Lake Area Historical Society in Whitehall, Michigan at Goodrich Park Municipal Marina, Whitehall, Michigan For more information, contact Tom Thompson at 231-894-4313 or Doug Kniff at dkniffpc@comcast.net, or 616-676-3700.
July 17
St. Clair Antique and Classic Boat Show hosted by the Michigan Chapter located in St. Clair, Michigan 3rd Annual show located on the scenic St. Clair River. Enjoy the view of Great Lakes freighters cruising past. In water and land displays. Award presentations, floating docks, excellent ramp in marina, food and lodging within walking distance. Friday welcome BBQ, Saturday Continental breakfast. For more information, contact Pat Chaps at patrickchaps@yahoo.com or 810-326-3575.
July 18
27th Annual Keuka Lake Regatta hosted by the Wine Country Classic Boats located at Hammondsport, New York. Race boat regatta held on beautiful Keuka Lake in the Finger Lakes. Event is a recreation of regattas from the 1920's. Chicken BBQ after event. For more information, contact Terry Holland at 315-548-9061 or holland1@rochester.rr.com
July 23 - 25
32nd Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show hosted by the Finger Lakes Chapter located in Skaneateles, NY. Judged show, excellent state launch ramp, launch and reloading assistance, free valet parking of trailers and tow vehicles, parade and fly-by, concerts in the park, great dining, eighty-plus antique and classic boats and motors. For more information, contact Jack Gifford at jmgiff@verizon.net or (315)-382-2831 or Dick Sherwood at flcboats@aol.com or 585-265-1518.
July 23 - 24
37th Annual Lake Winnipesaukee Boat Show hosted by the New England Chapter located in Meredith, New Hampshire. Chris-Craft is the featured boat. Terry Fiest, President of the Chris-Craft Club and Tony Mollica, author of Chris-Craft Boats are featured speakers. For more information, contact Bill John, Boat Show Chair at John1948@metrocast.net; or Bill Ferry, Accommodations at (603) 569-5824 or bferry@gmail.com
July 23-25
Ohio River Run - Madison, IN to Smuggler's Cover. For more information, contact Bruce Clark (317) 446-1732 or John Heiderich (765) 723-1151. bclark70@aol.com or jeheiderich@aim.com
July 24
Frisco's Classic Boat Show hosted by Rocky Mountain Classics located at Frisco Marina, Frisco, CO. Club sponsored, in-the-water boat show. 2500 visitors 2009, 30 boats. Enjoy Vettes in the Rockies on Sunday 25 July. Frisco's biggest weekend. For more information, contact Bill Tordoffar amsiiinc@cs.com or 970.409.9224 or Wayne Spaulding at uptownbistro@aol.com at 970.409.0087.
July 24
2nd Annual Torch Lake Rendezvous Antique & Classic Wooden Boat. Click here for more information.
July 30 - August 1
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
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 2010
August 7
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
August 6-7
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
August 7
4th Annual Boats At the Barns held on Sat. August 7th. http://boatsatthebarns.weebly.com/
August 7 & 8
Cross Lake Inn & Marina Inc. is hosting the Cross Lake Vintage Hydroplane Race Boat Regatta located in Cato, NY, sanctioned by APBA. For more information, contact Bill Fish at (315) 396-1037
August 14
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.
August 20 - 22
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
August 21
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
August 21
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
August 21-22
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
August 22
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
August 27-28
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.
August 28
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 2010
September 1-3
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.
September 8-10
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
September 15-18
ACBS Annual Meeting and International Boat Show, Petoskey, Michigan, For more information, visit bayharbor2010.com
September 17-18
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
September 24-25
7th Annual Bluegrass Vintage Boat Rendezvous at Dale Hollow State Resort in Burkesville, KY. For more information, contact Mike Gresham at (859) 987-91635 or by email at mikegresham@mindspring.com
September 24 - 26
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 2010
October 1-3
1st Annual Down the Hatch Sea Love Marina Antique Boat Show. Ponce Inlet, FL at Sea Love Marina. Vintage and antique boat show with live entertainment each day all day. Wine tasting, trophies and awards, prizes, fun for the whole family. State of the art concrete floating docks with full service. For questions or comments, contact Nick Ogg at ogg.nick@yahoo.com or 740-503-1811. Click here for registration and information.
October 1-3
17th Annual Mahogany & Chrome Boat Festival at Arrowhead Yacht Club, Grand Lake, OK. Features lake cruises, cookouts, antique/classic boat show, boat rides and a banquest. 50+ vintage wooden & fiberglass runabouts and cruisers. For more information contact Darren Arnold darren.arnold@cox.net (918) 307-1729 or (918) 639-8279.