Events Calendar  2009

Winter Boat Show hosted by the Allegheny Chapter located at David L. Lawerence Convention Center, Pgh., PA. For more information, contact Chuck Miklos at 1-412-766-3180.

Snow Flake Gala Dinner hosted by the Chautauqua LakeTwin Tier located at "Olives" at the Chautauqus Suites Hotel in Mayville, NY. The Chapter is having a Winter dinner. Cocktails at 6:00 pm and dinner at 7:00 pm Rooms are available at $99.00. To reserve a room, contact 716.269.7829 and mention you are with the Boat Club. For more information, contact Bill Reynolds at 716.450.1688 or Tony Hopfinger at 412.831.6937

Dallas International Boat Show hosted by DBI, Inc. located at Market Hall, 2200 Stemmons Frwy, Dallas, TX 75207. 200,000 square feet of exhibit space filled with everything from luxury yachts, the finest sailboats and power boats to water toys including wake boards and personal watercraft. www.dallasboatshow.net for more information or contact Pat Seaman at pat@shiromasouthwest.com , 972-732-7100 X 124

February

Boat Restoration Clinic hosted by NorCal/Tahoe located in Auburn, CA. World Class Wooden Boat Restorers gather to share some of their techniques with owners and interested parties for TWO DAYS. Cost: $160.US. See Nor Cal/Lake Tahoe ACBS web page for more information. For more information, contact Debra & Lew Dobbins at l.dobbins@sbcglobal.net or (530) 265-3476

New England Boat Show hosted by the Baystate Woodies at Boston Convention Center, Boston, MA. Annual BSW display of Antique and Classic boats, motors and memorabilia. Please join us as we share our passion for classic boating with the show patrons in a great setting. For more information, contact Doug Chadwick at 781-934-7434 or Jeff Cramton 413-427-2619.

Heartland Classics Restoration Workshop hosted by the Heartland Classics Chapter of ACBS located at Howard Classic Boats, Langley, Oklahoma. Antique and Classic Boat Workshop with speakers covering a wide variety of subjects. From annual maintenance to complete restoration, the workshop will have something for everyone. For more information, contact Brent Howard at bhoward@howardclassicboats.com or 918.782.1855 or Kyle Jamar at kyle6@cox.net or 918.629.4483.

March

22nd Annual Sunnyland Antique & Classic Boat Show in Tavares, FL on Lake Dora (near Orlando). Formerly the Mount Dora Antique Boat Show. Over 7,000 visitors expected with 300 on-water and on-land antique & classic boats and 75+ vendor displays. Make lodging & travel reservations now and plan to visit the local historic towns of Mt. Dora, Tavares & Eustis. Special events on Thursday, March 26 are planned for ACBS show registrants. ACBS members encouraged to register for events and volunteer to help with the show. Details at www.acbs-sunnyland.com .

8th Annual Garvan Gardens Antique & Classic Boat Show hosted by the Heartland Classics Chapter of ACBS located at Hot Springs, Arkansas: Lake Hamilton. Come enjoy the beauty of Arkansas’ Botanical Garden with more than 100,000 tulips in bloom during the show. For more information, contact John Watkins at jwatki@sbcglobal.net or 501.920.3825 or www.heartland-classics.org or www.garvangardens.org

April

Lake Keowee Antique Boat Festival hosted by the Blue Ridge Chapter located at Crooked Creek RV Park, West Union, SC (Seneca). This year's Blue Ridge Chapter season opener on a beautiful and clear mountain lake. For more information, contact Faye Smith at alfasmith@aol.com or 864-903-3389 or Julie Moore at julmor1@yahoo.com or 706-833-6053

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.

Apalachicola Antique & Classic Boat Show hosted by the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce 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

Spring Fling hosted by the Baystate Woodies located at the Saunders Boat Livery, Southwick, Ma. First in the water event of the season. Potluck dinner, raffle to benefit Shiners Hospital. All are welcome, please join us. For more information, contact Charlie Raymond at 413-562-8442 or Don Spring at 860-653-3660.

Keels & Wheels Concours d' Elegance hosted by the Southwest Chapter ACBS / LYC Concours Corp located at the Lakewood Yacht Club in Seabrook, Texas. 14th annual Keels & Wheels is the largest combined classic automobile and vintage wooden boat show in the U.S. drawing a crowd of 12,000 exhibitors and spectators from all over the United States. Benefiting Boys & Girls Harbor. Featuring automotive legend Carroll Shelby as Grand Marshal. For more information, contact Robert Fuller at 713-521-0105 or bfuller@4u.com

Wood, Waves and Wheels hosted by the EMCBC/Ft. Worth Boat Club located at the Eagle Mountain Lake, Ft. Worth, TX. Classic Boat, Car and Bike Show. Friday dinner and Saturday night banquet. Boat Show Saturday 12:00 - 5:00 pm. For more information, contact DAN STOBER at 2009boatshow@emcbc.com

"That Was Then, This Is Now" Muscatine Boat Show and "26th Annual National Century Boat Club Round-Up" located in Muscatine, Iowa at the Riverside Park and Harbor. The event will feature every type of Classic and Antique Boat along with APBA vintage hydroplanes and every type of current race boat testing. This will also be the Century Boat Club's National Round-up show this year, all in Muscatine, Iowa's beautiful park along the Mighty Mississippi. Contact Dave Moritz at 563-260-1970 or visit www.muscatineboatshow.com

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 John Maddox, e-mail jmaddox@nts.net  Phone: 818-888-6278 or Robert Newcomer, Event Chair Southern California at 714-542-2210 or rangcn@roadrunner.com

Southern N. H. Antique Boat Auction hosted by woodboats.org located at Brookline auction gallery, Brookline, NH. Southern N.H. Antique Boat Auction will be Sunday May 31 with auction preview and vendor setup Saturday May 30. There is no charge for indoor and outdoor vendor sites, limited to nautical and boating related. For more info and auction listing updates - www.woodboats.org For more information, contact Gary Michael at woodboats@charter.net or 603-672-5246.

June

Classics Cruisin’ Weekend on Table Rock Lake hosted by the Heartland Classics Chapter of ACBS located at Table Rock Lake, Branson, Missouri. Cruise the beautiful blue waters of Table Rock Lake, Missouri. For more information, contact Don Parker at donaldwparker@hotmail.com or 402.770.5400 or www.heartland-classics.org

Lake Chatuge Antique and Classic Boat Rendezvous hosted by the Blue Ridge Chapter located at Ridge Resort and Club in Hiawassee, GA. A fun, friendly event in a beautiful location, including a cardboard boat race. All boat slips are covered! For more information, contact Randy Cunningham at mountain_design@hotmail.com or 828-456-5159

22nd Annual Boat Festival hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Chapter. Largest mid-Atlantic boat festival with over 100 antique and classic boats and 50 nautical artisans. Pre-event scheduled 6/18. For more info see www.chesapeakebayacbs.net. At the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. ACBS judged event. Contact Maryann Fiaschetti, Festival Chair, (410) 320-7140 or Carol Wahlberg, Registation Chair, (410) 335-2938, e-mail: boatguyscott@yahoo.com

5th Annual Eagle River Antique & Classic Boat Show hosted by the Glacier Lakes Chapter of the ACBS located at Wild Eagle Lodge in Eagle River, WI. Wild Eagle Lodge is located on a chain of 28 lakes. It's the north woods of Wisconsin at its finest. Proceeds go towards special needs kids. For more information, contact Jo Daniel at 715-479-5778 or e-mail events@wildeaglelodge.com .

Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance hosted by the Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation Inc. located at Sierra Boat Company, Carnelian Bay, California. Each year, more than 110 classic wooden boats are displayed and judged in this annual premiere wooden boat show, from production line vessels to one-of-a-kind craft unique to Lake Tahoe. For more information, contact Danny Pavel at 530-581-4700 ext. 103 or www.laketahoeconcours.com

28th Annual Buckeye Lake Antique/Classic Boat Show hosted by the Buckeye Lake Yacht Club in Buckeye Lake, Ohio. Come join us! Beautiful 3000 acre lake! Great fun, great food available at the historic Buckeye Lake Yacht Club. Plenty of parking, slips for up to 50 boats, boat related vendors welcome. For more information, contact Mike Compton, 13157 Havens Corners Rd. Pataskala Ohio 43062, 740-927-5757.

24th Annual Boat Show "Where It All Began" hosted by the Michigan Chapter located at the Algonac Harbor Club, Algonac, Mi. This 30th anniversary show features expanded activities including youth activities, live auction, awards, entertainment, field of dreams and more! For more information, contact Mike Zadigian at mgz1ggy@netzero.com or Jack Warren at jwarren@mnsi.net

35th Annual Boat Show hosted by the Lake Hopatcong Chapter located at Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club, Mt Arlington, NJ. A judged Event on beautiful Lake Hopatcong. New Jersey's mountain paradise and largest lake. Friday night cocktail party and buffet; Saturday Show and awards dinner; Sunday breakfast and parade. For more information, contact Don Kliesch at (908)-889-8439 or Don@lhacbs.org or Bob Larson at (908) 638-4081 or BoatShow@lhacbs.org

Conneaut Lake in Water Boat Show hosted by the Allegheny Chapter located at Conneaut Lake Park, PA Hotel Conneaut Waterfront Docks, Noon to 5 PM. For more information, contact Frank Miklos at 1-724-775-4849.

34th Annual Portage Lakes Antique Boat Show hosted by the North Coast Ohio Chapter located at the Olde Harbor Inn & Hook Line & Drinkers Restaurants in Akron, Ohio. One of the oldest antique/classic shows in the country. Held on the Portage Lakes in Akron Ohio. Space for over 60 boats, judged event. Housing available in historic Turkeyfoot Isalnd Club, also site of the awards dinner. Over-night storage available if needed. For more information, contact Walt Stashkiw, Days: 330-289-7849 Eve: 330-644-4970 or by email, wstashkiw@neo.rr.com

12th Annual Chautauqua Lake Antique Boat Show hosted by the Chautauqua Lake Twin Tier Chapter, ACBS Inc. located in Bemus Point, NY, Casino docks & Village Park. New Location for 2009! Vendors & land displays in Village Park. 40 slips at the Lakefront Casino. Welcome party, Sat judging & banquet, Sunday lake cruise. For more information, contact Bill Reynolds at 716-763-2201 (evenings) or Robinson at 716-763-0162 (evenings).

12th Annual Boat Show hosted by the Chautauqua Lake Twin Tier located at Bemus Point, NY at the Village Casio and Park. New venue location for 2009 in hstoric Bemus Point, NY. 40 slips available as well as land display. All located adjacent to the famous "Stow Ferry" dock in Bemus Pt. on Chautauqua Lake. For more information, refer to the chapter's web site, www.cltt-acbs.org or contact Andy Robinson at 716.763.2201 or Bill Reynolds at 716.763.2201.

Summer Boat Show hosted by the ACBS Toronto chapter located at Muskoka Wharf, Gravenhurst, Ontario. Theme: Swinging By The Bay, celebrating post war utlility runabouts and Big Band era, judged, event, Flea Market, Field of Dreams, Canada's largest antique boat show. For more information, contact John Storey at 705-684-9560 and mstorey@cogeco.ca or Gary Getson at 905-477-2414 and ggetson@rogers.com

19th Annual Fulton Chain Rendezvous hosted by the Adirondack Chapter, ACBS located in Old Forge, NY. Non-judged show held on the public docks in Old Forge. Friday evening cocktail reception and Awards Dinner on Saturday night. For more information, contact Old Forge Visitor's Center at (315) 369-6983 or visit www.oldforgeny.com

"Chain of Lakes" Classic Boat Show hosted by Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum in Alexandria, MN. A large variety of watercraft from manufacturers such as Chris Craft, GarWood, Larson and Alexandria Boat Works will be shown on land and in the water at this year’s event. For more information, contact call the museum at 320-759-1114 or visit our website www.mnlakesmaritime.org .

25th Annual Mahogany Memories hosted by the Southern New England Chapter/ACBS located at The Docks at Connecticut River Museum, Essex, CT. 25th anniversary Mahogany Memories with more than 45 on land and in water boats. Friday nite BQ and Sat nite dinner. For more information, contact Lee Heinzman at 203-264-5823 eves or bette.heinzman@ashcroft.com or Craig Lifland at clifland@zeislaw.com

Saranac Lake, NY  2^nd Annual Runabout Rendezvous on Lake Flower. Contact:  Spencer Boatworks at 518-891-5828 www.spencerboatworks.com

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

14th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show hosted by the Clear Lake Iowa Chapter located in Clear Lake, Iowa, by the downtown seawall. This year spotlighting Larson Boats. For more information, contact Paul Morris at 515-243-1845 or clearlakechapter@mchsi.com

Annual Wooden Boat Festival hosted by the Toms River Seaport Society located at Huddy Park, Toms River, N.J. Judged event. Nautical vendors, marine artisits, boat rides, family model boat building, flea market, food and games. For more information contact Gary Micco at 908-303-1710 or micco1@comcast.net.

2nd Annual St. Clair Antique & Classic Boat Show hosted by the Michigan Chapter located in St. Clair, Michigan. In water boat show. Awards presented, floating docks, ramp in marina, food and lodging within walking distance. Located on the scenic St. Clair River. For more information, contact Mike Zadigian at mgz1ggy@netzero.com or Jack Warren at jwarren@mnsi.net

14th Annual Clear Lake Chapter Antique Boat Rendezvous hosted by the Clear Lake Iowa Chapter located at the Clear Lake City Seawall. Show on land and in the water, this year spotlighting Larson Boats. For more information, contact Paul Morris at 515-243-1845 or clearlakechapter@mchsi.com .

Beaver Lake Arkansas Cruise hosted by the Heartland Classics Chapter of ACBS located at Beaver Lake, Arkansas. Catch the Fever of Beaver: 30 mile cruise on beautiful Beaver Lake followed by dinner at the world famous Monte Ne Chicken House. For more information, contact Kyle Jamar at kyle6@cox.net or 918.629.4483 or www.heartland-classics.org .

11th Annual Wooden Keels & Vintage Wheels hosted by the Indian Lake Chapter, ACBS located at Russells Point Harbor on Indian Lake, Ohio. For more information, contact John Coleman at jdciibsc@aol.com or (937) 843-4224.

27th Annual Antique Boat Show and Regatta hosted by the Wine Country Classic Boats, Inc. Chapter, ACBS located in Hammondsport, NY. Display of antique and classic boats featuring boats from the 50's on beautiful Keuka Lake. Wine tasting and reception Friday, judged show and dinner Saturday, regatta and chicken barbecue Sunday. For more information, contact Terry or Rosemary Holland at (315) 548-9061 or WCCB2009BOATSHOW@AOL.COM

Frisco Boat Show on Lake Dillon hosted by the Rocky Mountain Classics located at Fisco Bay Marina in Frisco, Colorado. This is the Rocky Mountain Classics premier Show of the Summer. For more information, contact Bill Tordoff at AMSIIINC@cs.com or 970-409-9224.

45th Annual Antique Boat Show & Auction hosted by Antique Boat Museum located at 750 Mary St., Clayton, NY 13624. Judged by ACBS guidelines, this 3-day show features boats at the dock and on land. Nautical Marketplace, Educational Forums and the Saturday auction of project and collector boats as well as access to all Museum exhibits makes this premier show worth the visit. For more information, contact Charlotte Brooks at 315.686.4104 x 229 or events@abm.org

24th Annual Lake Champlain Vintage Boat Show hosted by Lake Champlain ACBS located by Westport, NY A Lake Champlain Quadracentennial Event: featuring historic, antique and classic boats, the 9th Annual Westport Heritage Festival, and a Special Exhibit "400 Years of Boating." The weekend celebration includes historical and art exhibits, car show, music, kids games and a boat parade 4 pm Saturday. For more information, contact Mike O'Brien (802) 355-1781 or mmob1@comcast.net or George Maffey at 518 962 4072 or gmaffey@westelcom.com

4th Annual Madison Area Antique & Classic Boat Show hosted by Glacier Lakes Chapter, ACBS located at Christy's Landing, Madison, WI. Friday boat cruise to State Capitol & Governor's Mansion with Boat Show on Saturday at Christy's Landing. For more information, contact Mark Walters (608)- 224-0815 waltswoody@charter.net

32nd Annual Les Cheneaux Islands Antique Wooden Boat Show (a judged event) and Festival of Arts, 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. The show is sponsored by the Les Cheneaux Historical Association. Admission charged. Contact: Barb Smith (906)484-4081, lcha@cedarville.net (email) or www.lchistorical.org.

34th Annual Ottawa International Boat Show hosted by the Manotick Classic Boat Club located at the Long Island Locks, Rideau Canal, Manotick Ontario. One day judged show with admission free of charge. Antique and classic boats featured. For more information, contact Ron Jelley at 613 692-2973 or jelleys@sympatico.ca or Ray Saunders at 613 749-4396 or rjsaunders@sympatico.ca

Twenty first annual judged in the water show hosted by the Baystate Woodies located at the Ox Bow Marina, Northampton, Ma. Annual judged show on the beautiful Ct. river. Antique and classic boats and automobiles. Raffle, BBQ, and river cruise. Please join us for a great time. For more information, contact Charlie Raymond at 413-562-8442 or Jeff Cramton at 413-427-2619

Antique & Classic Boat Show hosted by the Hudson River Chapter located in Kingston, NY. 25th annual classic boat show on historic Rondout Creek. For more information, contact Steve Young at sayfarm@frontiernet.net or Phil Payne at woodenboats@hvc.rr.com

Lake George Rendezvous hosted by the Adirondack Chapter, ACBS located at the Village Docks in Lake George, NY. 36th Annual Lake George Rendezvous. Join us for a welcome reception Friday evening. On Saturday, boats will be on display from 10 am - 4 pm. at the village docks. An informal dinner will follow the show. For more information, contact Maria Johnson at 518-885-0146 or by e-mail: twopalms@nycap.rr.com

5th Annual Pewaukee Antique & Classic Boat Show & Art Fair hosted by the Glacier Lakes Chapter, ACBS located at Lakefront Park-Village of Pewaukee, Pewaukee, WI. Featuring Antique & Classic Boats, Plein Art Fair, antique cars, model boat club, live "big band & swing" music, and kids events. For more information, contact Wil Vidal 262-695-2994 wvidaljr@wi.rr.com

4th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show hosted by Big Sky Chapter ACBS located in Lakeside, Montana. Two locations: Lakeside Marina & Waterside Resort. 2009 Boat Show introduction and launch of partnership with Montana Wooden Boat Foundation, dedicated to helping youth at risk through small boat building. For more information, contact Alex Berry, President at 406-844-3522, alex@scorestudio.com or Bill Eisenlohr, Chariman Emeritus at 406-844-3981, billnmary@centurytel.net

Collector Car and Wooden Boat Show located in Lake Oswego, Oregon, hosted by the Columbia-Willamette ACBS Chapter.  Oswego Heritage Council sponsors a collector car and wooden boat show each August.  Entrants have access to beautiful Lake Oswego, usually a private lake.  Weekend events include a reception, meals (many at no cost), a boat parade and five major trophies.  For more information, contact Kristen Winn at kristenwinn@comcast.net  or at 503-638-0354.

Wooden Boat Association Ride n' Show hosted by the North Texas WBA /ACBS SW Chapter located in Dallas, Texas on Lake Lewisville. Dinners on Friday and Saturday Night, Ride n' Show on Saturday. For more information, contact Bob Van Guilder at 972-625-8950 or bobtrane@ix.netcom.com

Charlotte Antique and Classic Boat Show hosted by the Blue Ridge Chapter located at Queen's Landing on Lake Norman, NC (Mooresville) Check the web site for more details, www.charlotteantiqueboatshow.com For more information, contact Ed Longino at boss@longinodist.com or 800-633-6224

32nd Annual Boat Show and Race Boat Reunion hosted by the Niagara Frontier Chapter, ACBS located at the Buffalo Launch Club, Grand Island, NY. "Shuffle Off to Buffalo" and join the fun at our Friday afternoon seminars & evening receiption, Saturday's boat show, race boat reunion & car show and Sunday's run around Grand Island and awards luncheon. Visit www.oldboatsbuffalo.org for more information or contact Alan Frederick 716-892-1425 (day); 716-692-3611 (eve) or Sharon Dickinson at sldned@aol.com .

Grand Lake Mahogany & Chrome Boat Show hosted by the Heartland Classics Chapter of ACBS located at Arrowhead Yacht Club, Grand Lake, Oklahoma. 16th annual in water boat show will showcase over 60 antique and classic boats from a five states region on the 12th at Arrowhead Yacht Club on Oklahoma’s Grand Lake. For more information, contact Darren Arnold at darren.arnold@cox.net or 918.259.3270 or 918.639.8279 (cell) or www.heartland-classics.org .

Tuckerton Seaport - 10th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show sponsored by Tuckerton Seaport and the Philadelphia chapter of ACBS. Located at: 120 E. Main St. Tuckerton, NJ Contact: Brian Gagnon at 856-727-9264 or bgagnon@globalindustries.com , the Seaport at 609-296-8868, or visit www.tuckertonseaport.org 

Smith Mountain Lake Antique & Classic Boat Show hosted by the Smith Mountain Lake located at Mariners Landing, Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia. This will be the 19th annual show for Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia. For more information, contact Bill Goold at (540) 296-0501 or r-bgoold@att.net or www.marinerslanding.com or info@woodenboats.net

Long Level Marina - October 3, 2009 - 11th Annual Fall Boat Show and River Cruise sponsored by Long Level Marina and the Philadelphia chapter of ACBS Contact: Brian Gagnon at 856-727-9264 or bgagnon@globalindustries.com ,-or- visit:  www.acbsphl.org

Annual Texas Hill Country Wooden Boat Show hosted by ACBS Southwest Chapter located at Austin, TX (Horseshoe Bay TX -Lake LBJ) Poker Run, Boat Show Saturday, Friday & Saturday Night Dinners. For more information, contact Scott Reichardt at 830-598-4661, hsbadmiral@hotmail.com or www.southwest-acbs.org

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