Wooden Boat Show in Wolfeboro 7/29/17

[dogma]

The Antique and Classic Boat Society (ACBS) is having their annual judged show on Saturday, July 29th at the Wolfeboro Town Docks. Over 40 boats will be on display from 9 AM to 2 PM. Some of the boats that will be there are: 3 Garwoods dating between 1929 and 1932; a 25' Gentleman's Racer from Canada; a 1923 26' Gold Cup Race Boat; and the oldest - a 1921 Dutchburn.

[overeasy]

I knew I picked the right week to visit! I happened upon a wooden boat show in Skaneateles NY and that day is in the top 5 of my entire life.

[sailwinni]

I've never been - does anyone have words of advice for how to view the boats? Is it possible to come by boat and park at public docks, or will that be impossible on this day?

[RUGMAN]

I went last year for the first time, it was great, went by car. All the docks were full with the show boats, don't think there would be anywhere to tie up, but more seasoned boaters may have a different opinion. Great to see all the neat wooden boats.

[Rinkerguy]

Great show, nice to see all those wooden boats in one place,but need to sereously rethink the schedule. You tide up over 1/2 the docks on a July Saturday afternoon till well after 2:00. Boats piling up in bay waiting to park at "Public Town Docks" but couldn't. Downtown businesses paid the price with reduced traffic because nobody could dock. 8:00 - 11:00 would be a much better time for show so everyone could enjoy the town. RETHINK !!!

[Joebon]

Downtown businesses were busy all day.


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[Dave R]

I've never been - does anyone have words of advice for how to view the boats? Is it possible to come by boat and park at public docks, or will that be impossible on this day?


Sorry so slow to respond, I was at the boat show and missed this... They left a few dock spaces open for non-show boats. I made good use of one.

[WJT2]

This boat show has been on the lake for 44 years, always the last Saturday in July followed by a July Sunday. I bet you and your plastic boat and attitude have not been. This show brings in PLENTY of business for the merchants. Hotel rooms , restaurants, marina's etc. It started in Weirs moved to Meredith and 2nd year in Wolfeboro. You need to plan accordingly. Thats the re-think.

[Descant]

Nice that the show moves around, but I understand people wanting to use the docks. It's also fun to see some of these special boats out and around the lake. Would it work to have the show all day Friday with a couple of hours Saturday morning to announce winners and prizes? That might bring business to Wolfeboro on a day that is normally less busy than Saturday.
I enjoy the boats, but rarely go to the show since I can't go by boat and driving around the lake in weekend traffic isn't in my plans. All three sites mentioned have heavy Saturday traffic and full parking.

One great thing about the steamboat regatta in September is that they do two parades and boaters can see the parade, wave and blow whistles, etc. Lots of fun on both sides, exhibitors and spectators.

[sailwinni]

We ended up driving to town early (8:30) and had no problem parking the car. Had breakfast and then headed to the docks. There were some spots for the public to use and we probably could have gotten one if we had arrived as early as we had. Would have saved some time too, since it is quicker for us to boat to Wolfeboro than drive.

But in any case, we did enjoy our time there. Spoke to several owners for more perspective and had a great time. The docks and town were really busy when we were leaving close to 11:00. I'm sure the local businesses were not hurt by the event.


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[dogma]

A lot of people at the show asked where the winner of People's Choice would be announced. I guess this could be one of those places.. the winner was the 1921 Ditchburn "ABBY A" . The boat owners spent all day with their boat talking to people about it. I know they are proud!