Classic wooden boat shows bring people together from all over the U.S. to socialize with other like-minded boaters, show off classic boat restoration projects and locate needed classic boat parts like gauges, deck hardware and steering wheels. Here, you can meet up with those talented folks from the restoration shops and upholstery services or just get a little advice on how to do it yourself.

Since dock space is usually limited and volunteers have many last minute duties, it is advisable to register well in advance if you plan to bring your boat.

2010 Antique & Classic Boat Shows

January 28-31, 2010
Hartford, CT.
CMTA Hartford Boat Show hosted by the Bay State Woodies.
Contact Jeff Cramton: 413-427-2619
Bob Comstock 203-245-2392

February 25-28, 2010
Mount Dora, FL.
ACBS Quarterly Meeting at the Lakeside Inn. Saturday boat ride, picnic and wine tasting. Hosted by Sunnyland Chapter of ACBS.
Contact: Ray Garratt: 352-343-0584
Website: www.acbs-sunnyland.com

March 25-28, 2010
Tavares, FL.
Antique Boat Festival at Wooten Park on Lake Dora.
(Previously held in the town of Mt. Dora)

April 16-18, 2010
Hot Springs, Arkansas
8th Annual Garvan Gardens Antique and Classic Boat Show on Lake Hamilton
Hosted by the Heartland Classics chapter of ACBS.
Contact: John Watkins jwatki@sbcglobal.net Phone: 501-920-3825

May 1-2, 2010
Houston, TX.
15th Annual Keels & Wheels Concours d'Elegance hosted by Southwest chapter of ACBS and LYC Concours Corp. Located at the Lakewood Yacht Club. This year's show features vintage racing boats and outboard motor boats. Poker run; Friday and Saturday night dinners.
Contact: Bob Fuller 713-521-0105, bfuller@ru.com
Website: www.woodenkeels-classicwheels.com