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.

2007 Boat Shows

July 6-7 2007
Old Forge, NY. 17th Annual Fulton Chain Rendezvous put on by the Adirondack Chapter of ACBS. Contact the Old Forge Visitors Center at 315-369-6983 www.oldforgeny.com

July 7, 2007
Gravenhurst, Ontario. Held at the Muskoka Wharf. Summer Boat Show by the Toronto Chapter of ACBS. Contact: Derek Crawford: derekacrawford@rogers.com

July 7, 2007
Essex, CT. 23rd Annual Mahogany Memories at Connecticut River Museum. So. New England Chapter of ACBS. Contact: Craig Lifland 203-368-4234, 860-354-9097 or Lee Heinzman 203-301-5242, 203-264-5823 eve.

July 13-15
Rogersville, AL. Boat Show at Joe Wheeler State Park by Dixieland Chapter of ACBS. Contact: Ben jared 256-247-7615, benjared@urit.net

July 13-15
Sand Point, ID. Sand Point Wooden Boat Show by the Inland Empire Chapter of ACBS. Contact B.K. Powell 509-755-8326, bk@xofficetech.com. Info at www.inlandempireacbs.org

July 13-15
Ontario, Canada. Summer Outing by the Bluewater Chapter of ACBS. Rendezvous at the Belle River Marina. Contact: Emer Dudley 519-627-4926, dudley@kent.net

July 14
Wolfeboro, NH. New England Vintage Boat Auction at the New Hampshire Boat Museum. Put on by the New England Chapter of ACBS. Starts at 11 a.m. Contact: Duff Lewis 603-875-0536, gplewis2000@yahoo.com

July 20-22
Hammondsport, NY. 25th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show and Regatta. Contact: Dick and Kaye Newcomb 585-526-6934, wccb2007boatshow@aol.com

July 20-22
Clear Lake, IA. 11th Annual Clear Lake Antique and Classic Boat Rendezvous. Located at City Beach on Clear Lake. contact: Tom Smidt 641-823-4310, 641-823-4817 (w).

July 21, 2007
Celoron, NY. 10th Annual Chautauqua Lake Antique and Classic Boat Show by the Chautauqua Lake Twin Tier Chapter of ACBS. Located at Holiday Harbor Marina in Celoron. Contact: William R. Reynolds III 716-484-7175, 716-338-6117 or Andy Robinson 716-483-2762. riggoiii@hotmail.com

July 21-23, 2007
Penticton, BC, Canada.Okanagan Antique & Classic Boat Show located at the Penticton Lakeside Resort Convention Center and Casino, 21 Lakeshore Dr. W., Penticton. Sponsored by the Okanagan Antique Boat Society, ACBS. Contact Robert Mellalieu: robm@oacbs.ca or visit www.oacbs.ca

August 10-12, 2007
Huddleston, VA. 17th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show at Mariners Landing Resort Community and Conference Center, 1217 Graves Harbor Trail, Huddleston. Sponsored by the Smith Mountain Lake Chapter of ACBS. Contact: Tim 540-297-5104 or Tony 540-721-3829.

August 10-12, 2007
Buckeye Lake, Ohio. 28th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show at the Buckeye Lake Yacht Club. Sponsored by the Buckeye Chapter of ACBS. Contact Nick DeSantis 800-452-9110 or Keith Eschbaugh 614-501-8914 or BLYC 740-929-9941.

August 10-12, 2007
Manotick, Ontario. 31st Ottawa International Antique and Classic Boat Show. Reception on the evening of the 10th. Boat show and award dinner on the 11th. Poker run on the 12th. Located at Long Island Locks. Contact Heather 613-826-6665 or Susan 613-692-2496.

August 11, 2007
Bayport, Mn. St. Croix Concours d'Elegance by the Bob Speltz Land-O-Lakes chapter of ACBS. Friday night cocktail party, Saturday boat show from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Bayport Marina.. Awards at 4:15 pm Saturday. Saturday night gala on Berenberg Point adjacent to the Bayport Marina. Sunday brunch cruise on the St. Croix River. One day show. Contact: michelle@pjmurphys.com or call Joel or Michelle at 651-439-0498.

August 11, 2007
Eugene, OR. 2007 Wooden Boat Exhibition. One day show at Fern Ridge Lake. Contact: John Franklin 541-342-8540.

August 11, 2007
Lake Pleasant, NY. 7th Annual Lake Pleasant Antique and Classic Boat Show. Located at Lake Pleasant Marine. Contact Tom Libby 248-723-4510 or 248-496-5253 or 518-548-4521.

August 11, 2007
Harvey's Lake, PA. 17th Annual Boat Show. Show begins at 9:00 am, awards banquet at 5:00 pm. Located at Grotto Marina. Contact Bill Nash, 285 E. Moyer Rd., Pottstown, PA. 19464. Email nashr455@aol.com.

August 11, 2007
Alton Bay, NH. Alton Bay Classic Boat Show at the Alton Bay Town Docks. 9:00 am to Noon. Contact Duff Lewis 603-875-0536 or see www.nhbm.org.

August 11, 2007
Northhampton, MA. 19th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show at the Oxbow Marina. Contact Charlie Raymond 413-562-8442 or John de Sousa 860-658-0353. Email jdrunabout@aol.com. There will a judged show and a river cruise on the Connecticut River.

August 17-19
Huddleston, VA. Lyman Boat Owners Association Wooden Boats & Classic Cars. Located at Huron Boat Basin, 1217 Graves Harbor Trail. Contact Heidi Langer 440-954-4005, extension 1.

August 17-19
Burlington, VT. 22nd Anniversary Boat Show at the Lake Champlain Burlington Waterfront. See www.lakechamplainmaritimefestival.com

September 1-2, 2007
Cook, Mn. 17th Annual Lake Vermilion Antique and Classic Boat Show. One day show on Sunday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at The Landing. Saturday events include golf, lunch at Harvest Moon, cruise on Lake Vermilion and Pot Luck Dinner at Ludlow's Resort. Contact: 800-648-5897 or 218-666-5850 on weekdays.

September 8, 2007
Excelsior, Mn. 32nd Annual Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous at Maynard's Restaurant. Hosted by the Bob Speltz Land-O-Lakes chapter of ACBS. One day show. Contact 320-395-2854 or president@acbs-bslol.com. Website: www.acbs-bslol.com

September 13-16, 2007
Big Bear Lake, CA. Big Bear Lake Boat Show, hosted by the So. California chapter of ACBS. Contact: Scott Robinson 562-595-7408. Email scott.d.robinson@boeing.com

September 14-15
Wolfeboro, NH. Vintage Raceboat Regatta. Hosted by the New England chapter of ACBS and the New Hampshire Boat Museum. Contact: Duff Lewis 603-875-0536, gplewis2000@yahoo.com