Mahogany & Merlot Boat Show 

October 2-4, 2026

With optional pre-event excursion to Stehekin National Park.

For reservations in Stehekin, visit www.lodgeatstehekin.com.

REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 15th

& CLOSES SEPTEMBER 26th

We are pleased to once again partner with the Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum for its 21st Annual Mahogany & Merlot on Lake Chelan for our ACBS chapter’s premier boat show.

Accommodations at Campbell’s Resort are available! Mention Mahogany & Merlot for a discounted room rate.

NEW THIS YEAR -- PRIVATE ACBS Buffet Dinner and M&M Awards Presentation Saturday, October 3rd at the 12 Tribes Mill Bay Casino in Manson. Enjoy a full buffet featuring a Prime Rib carving station and Shrimp Stuffed Salmon plus generous side dishes, desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages - only $40 per person including tax and tip. The entire restaurant area will be ours for the evening.

MORE ABOUT M&M:

Boat show entry is still only $70 per boat and includes: complimentary truck and trailer parking at the 12 Tribes Mill Bay Casino in Manson, complimentary Friday evening reception @ Campbell’s Resort for boat show registered Skippers and First Mates, boat show placard, goodie bag, a one-day boat show with voting for Skipper’s Choice, People’s Choice, and Kid’s Choice awards, the Saturday Boat Parade, and Sunday afternoon Poker Run.

In addition to Saturday’s boat show, all are invited to join us for the M&M pre-event (September 29th - October 2nd) excursion up the lake to Stehekin.  

Launching will be available at the Mill Bay public launch in Manson - anytime - OR at the Lakeshore Marina at Don Morse Park on Friday, October 2nd from 9a to 4p, Saturday the 3rd before 9a ONLY, and on Sunday the 4th before 9a or after 2p.

Please note that as guests of the Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum, and for the safety of all boat owners and drivers, we must be flexible and collaborate on entering and exiting the Lakeshore Marina. Once again, boat show boats will be able to leave the Lakeshore Marina for runs on Lake Chelan or emergency exits during Mahogany & Merlot WITH PRIOR APPROVAL FROM PATRICK GLEASON (cell # will be on the back of boat show participant name badges). This also goes for emergency loading.

2026 ACBS-PNW M&M SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2nd

9a-4p BOAT SHOW STAGING @ LAKESHORE MARINA, DON MORSE PARK

• Complimentary truck & trailer parking for boat show registrants at the 12 Tribes Mill Bay Casino in Manson, WA

5-7p REGISTRATION & RECEPTION @ CAMPBELL’S RESORT

• Located in the banquet rooms across from hotel’s front desk

• Complimentary for registered boat show Skipper and First Mate; $15 per person for non boat show registrants and additional guests

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3rd

9am-4pm ACBS BOAT SHOW & VOTING

• $70 registration fee per boat

• All-day voting for Skipper’s Choice, People’s Choice, and Kid’s Choice awards

• Boat show boats will again be able to leave the Lakeshore Marina for runs on Lake Chelan during Mahogany & Merlot WITH PRIOR APPROVAL FROM PATRICK GLEASON (cell # will be on the back of boat show participant name badges).

Noon-1pm ACBS BOAT PARADE

• Note: Departure time is an estimate and determined by when the hydros have stopped for their mid-day break.

5:30-8:00pm NEW!!! PRIVATE BUFFET DINNER @ 12 TRIBES MILL BAY CASINO in Manson

• ACBS members and guests will be trying something different this year by having our Saturday night dinner and awards ceremony in the warmth and comfort of the Casino. The entire restaurant will be ours! Carpooling will be encouraged.
  

• Only $40 per person, including tax and gratuity and will include a buffet of: green salad, broccoli salad, sauteed vegetables, rolls, chef carved prime rib with au jus and horseradish, shrimp stuffed salmon with lemon beurre blanc, loaded baked potatoes, assorted desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages

• Adult beverages will be available for purchase

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4th

6-9am TRAILER BOATS LEAVE LAKESHORE MARINA (you can also make arrangements to bring truck-trailer to Manson boat launch to retrieve later)

Hydros will be on the racecourse from approximately 9am to 3 or 4pm

11 am BRUNCH at THE 12 TRIBES MILL BAY CASINO, MANSON, WA

• 10am mandatory boat departure from the Lakeshore Marina, Don Morse Park for all brunch and poker run participants

• 11a (approximate) arrival at the Lake Chelan Boat Club docks

• Walk to the casino

• Pay at the casino

POKER RUN ON THE LAKE

• Starts/ends at the Lake Chelan Yacht Club docks after brunch