Lake George Rendezvous Antique & Classic Boat Show

The Adirondack Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society’s 50th Annual Rendezvous

Classic boats gather on Lake George. All photos courtesy Antique and Classic Boat Society — Adirondack Chapter.

Over 50 antique & classic boats will be displayed in and out of the water on the Queen of American Lakes, Lake George, from August 23 to August 25, 2024.

We are suckers for classic wooden boat manufacturers, including Century, Cris-Craft, Elco, Fay Bowen, Gar Wood, Hackercraft, Hutchinson Boat Works, Lyman, Riva, Shepard Boats, Ltd., and Stanley Boat Works. There will also be a land display of Model T automobiles and food and ice cream vendors.

An entire weekend of classic boat events in Lake George Village.

Classic Hackercraft boat on Lake George.

• Friday, August 23

  9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Bring your boat by water or trailer for a casual public viewing at Bolton Landing docks at Rogers Memorial Park or Hague Park & boat ramp and docks on Route 9N

  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Open house at Hall's Boat Corporation

  3:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Bring your trailered boat down to the blocked-off lane of Beach Road along the Lake George Village docks for a mini land display

  5:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Welcome cocktail/hors d'oeuvres gathering at the Fort William Henry Hotel

• Saturday, August 24

  7:00 am - 9:30 am: Exhibitors arrive and are guided to their assigned slip by our seasoned dock crew. Captains pick up their show packet, including a member gift, at the registration tent.

  10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Spectators arrive at the 50th Annual Main Event at the Lake George Village Docks. Children also receive free boat rides, weather permitting

  11:00 am: Blessing of the fleet in memory of Joe Fleming

  3:15 pm - 4:00 pm: Spectators look forward to hearing the rumbling start of the boat engines and watching them take off from the docks before circling back to the crowd.

  4:30 pm - 6:30 pm: Relax and rejuvenate at the Fort William Henry Hotel for a casual Awards dinner while a watchman tends to the boats.

  Dusk: Fireworks show honoring our 50th anniversary

• Sunday, August 25

  9:30 am - 11:30 am: Breakfast cruise on the Horicon. Full breakfast buffet, coffee, tea & soft drinks included. Cash bar available

Rain or shine, it’s a great day on Lake George in a classic boat.

For more event information, visit the Antique and Classic Boat Society — Adirondack Chapter’s Facebook page.

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