ACBS, Pacific Northwest Chapter, upcoming events

OTHER SUMMER EVENTS (Sat, June 06, 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

We received an invitation from Riley Hall at the Harbor History Museum in Gig Harbor to participate in their Waves and Wheels classic car and boat show on June 6^th. It is a casual event held the morning of the maritime gig festival parade. If you plan on attending this event, send an e-mail to Riley to let him know that you are coming. Plan to be in the Museum parking lot by 8:00 AM as they close the adjoining roads for the parade at 8:30.

Riley Hall | Shipwright, Harbor History Museum
shenandoah@harborhistorymuseum.org

4121 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor, WA 98332, 253-858-6722

Whitefish Woody Weekend XIV, June 26-28

The Big Sky Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society is pleased to announce Whitefish Woody Weekend XIV. The event, hosted by the Lodge at Whitefish Lake, takes place June 26-28, 2026, in Whitefish Montana. This is the 14th edition of the show, recognized as one of the premier classic boat shows in the Pacific Northwest. The focus of the show is on having fun using the boats on-the-water and sharing our love of classic boats with the public. Registration is now closed

If you send an email to whitefishwoodyweekend@gmail.com you will be added to the standby list.

Tim Salt, Event Director, 406-871-4195, whitefishwoodyweekend@gmail.com

Western Canada ACBS Boat & Car Show, June 26-28

This weekend event, June 26-28th, includes a Friday night dinner, Saturday Boat Show at the Penticton Yacht Club, and probably a boat ride up lake Sunday for brunch. This weekend is the same weekend as the "Peach City Car Cruise" car show, along the Magic Mile beachfront. Details to be announced.

Inland Empire ACBS Chapter - Hayden Lake Boat Show, June 28

The informal show is at the Hayden Lake Marina, in front of the boathouse restaurant, on Sunday, June 28 from 10 to 1 pm. Free of charge. 3830 E Hayden Lake Rd, Hayden, ID

Chris-Craft Rendezvous, July 6-12

This event information is provided as a tribute to our big brothers and sisters with their Chris-Craft cruisers, although all Chris-Crafts are invited, big or little. See their Facebook page, or visit their website to register or for more info: Chris-Craft Rendezvous. A tip from a previous participant, Thursday and Friday are more fun, less lookey-loos!

Inland Empire Chapter Sandpoint Boat Show, July 10-12

REGISTRATION IS NOW AVAILABLE: 2026 Sandpoint Registration.pdf

The Inland Empire Chapter Antique & Classic Boat Society, presents beautiful wood and classic boats docked at the boardwalk running along Sand Creek right in downtown Sandpoint.

For more info: Sandpoint Boat Show, Jan Keener, Chair

keener@my180.net

Payette Lakes Chapter McCall Boat Show, July 31 - Aug 2

The Payette Lakes Chapter (PLC) of the Antique and Classic Boat Society is pleased to invite you to participate in the 2026 McCall Antique Boat Show. The event will take place Friday, July 31st through Sunday, August 2, 2026 at Payette Lake in McCall, Idaho. Similar to the last two years, this year’s boat show will also welcome “Flying Boats” (seaplanes) to participate. Registration is limited to 32 boats on-water displays, 25 on-land displays and up to 5 Flying Boats
Lodging: Our chapter is happy to announce we have partnered with DoneRight Management and Vacation Rentals for property rentals to support our out-of-town Boat Show participants/guests. DoneRight has plenty of properties available at this time. For all Boat Show participants/guests, DoneRight is offering a 10% discount on all available properties. Additionally, with the early registration banquet discount, the earlier you book a rental with DoneRight, the more properties are available. : https://donerightmanagement.com When reserving a property, please contact Larissa Schultz at DoneRight Management (208-634-0030 Ext. 1) and mention you are a boat show participant to receive your discount.
Please email me for a registration form. .We look forward to your participation!!
Bill Roberts, President - Payette Lakes Chapter Broberts4374@gmail.com 714-269-5203

La Conner Classic Boat & Car Show

The 26th La Conner Classic Boat & Car Show is happening on Saturday, August 1, 2026. For more than a quarter of a century, this beloved event has brought together classic car and boat enthusiasts for an unforgettable day of craftsmanship, community, and camaraderie—and this year promises to continue that tradition in style. You are invited to display your boat on its trailer, apply on your own, they need to update the website with the new application.

Inland Empire Chapter Antique & Classic Boat

Join us on August 15-16th for two days of stunning boats and gorgeous lake views on The Coeur d'Alene Resort's Floating Boardwalk!

This annual festival is free to the public and is a great opportunity for vintage boat owners to show off their beautifully restored, rebuilt and preserved classics. Although most of the vintage boats on display will be gleaming mahogany, there will be some vintage fiberglass and aluminum models represented as well.

This family-friendly event is a fabulous opportunity for the public to socialize with other classic boat owners and enjoy sunny summer days at beautiful Lake Coeur d’Alene!

Interested in showing off your beautiful boat? Join in on the fun! The 2026 Boat Registration includes the following: Boat Entry in the 2026 Festival (Sat & Sun) (2) Tickets to the Welcome Aboard Reception at Hagadone Marine (2) Tickets to The Donut Run at the Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course (2) Tickets to the Awards Reception at the Hagadone Marine Group Marina

Register direct with - Hagadone Marine Group

Inland Empire Chapter Priest Lake Dry Rot Boat Show

Priest Lake Dry Rot Boat Show is Labor Day weekend, Friday September 4th-7th. Four days of boating, eating and playing all around beautiful Priest Lake. Sun, rain, snow or smoke...the show goes on as planned.

More info: Priest Lake - Dry Rot Boat Show

June Monthly Meeting: View a Member's Personal Collection (Wed, June 10, 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Enjoy a visit to a personal collection of one of our members and their purpose built home/storage /shop facility to see a collection of primarily early Porsche's and one wood boat!

Registrants will be emailed the address a couple days before the event.

July Monthly Meeting at Halibut Flats Collective (Wed, July 08, 2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT

The Halibut Flats Collective is a network of shipwrights, custom interior woodworkers and marine trade professionals who specialize in wooden boat building, repair and restoration. Come tour their new shop in Ballard, and learn more about their capabilities.

Halibut Flats Collective
1127 NW 54th Street
Seattle, WA 98107

Pizza and drinks will be provided. Bring $20 to cover the cost.

Renton's Coulon Park MeetUp! (Sat, July 18, 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Enjoy your boat on Lake Washington, using Renton's Coulon Park for launching and retrieving. Kid Valley and Ivar's are at the park for yummy stuff to eat, or bring your own. Details to be announced. Reply for questions & comments.

Steve Blanchard, Chair

BurgerMaster - Drive In Boat Show! (Sun, August 02, 2026)

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Attend our first Boat Show at BurgerMaster, on trailers. Registration is limited due to the parking area size. YOU could win the People's Choice Award! And plan on doing the after event,launching your boat at the Lake Sammamish boat ramp and go for a boat ride! Don't miss their great Bacon Cheeseburgers and shakes!Steve Blanchard is the chair, "reply" for questions and comments!

Enjoy Mineral Lake School for Lodging, Cruise Mayfield Lake (Wed, August 12, 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

This event is in the planning stage!

Decided is the date, August 12 to the 13th, two nights.

We do need to rent the whole facility, easy to do with 4 converted classrooms, and 2 offices. Ideally for the lowest cost, 6 couples are needed.

Cruising nearby Mayfield Lake is definitely part of the plan.

Check out his wonderful facility! Mineral Lake School

And possible other Surrounding Activities

Contact Scott Mason for more info - Scott Mason

September Membership Meeting at HARM (Wed, September 09, 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT

ACBS Vintage Boat Week - Port Huron (Sun, September 13, 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Hosted by the Michigan Chapter

More details on this event will be posted as available, with registration set to open around the end of May/beginning of June.

ACBS VINTAGE BOAT WEEK! -Pt Huron

Stehekin Adventure - Pre M & M event (Tue, September 29, 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2nd

PRE-M&M STEHEKIN EXCURSION

Complimentary truck & trailer parking for boat show registrants at the 12 Tribes Mill Bay Casino, Manson, WA
Reminder, morning runs up and down the lake tend to be less windy. ALWAYS have a boat buddy. Consider two-way radios as there is no cell service at the north end of the lake.
Book your rooms at the North Cascades Lodge at Stehekin ASAP!
Evening S’mores lakeside (fires permitting)

Thursday, October 1st - POT LUCK STEHEKIN DINNER

We’ll meet around 5-5:30 pm in the rooms above the post office. Main dish, corn on the cob, and apple pie will be provided. Email Brenda to let Liz, Marie, and her know what you’ll bring - side, salad, rolls, appetizer, cocktails, etc.

ABOUT STEHEKIN...

If you haven’t yet been to Stehekin, it’s a treat! Lots of hiking trails. Rent a quad or bicycles and run up to the Pacific Crest Trail and Rainbow Falls. Visit the apple orchard and pick fresh apples to take home. Check out the salmon spawning. Take in the glorious fall color. Visit Carl at his organic farm for fresh dahlias, vegetables, and goat cheese.

And, of course, it wouldn’t be a complete Stehekin experience without a visit to The Stehekin Bakery. Their pecan sticky buns are a MUST! However, their sandwiches, soups, and all the other baked goods are delicious.

Mahogany & Merlot Boat Show 2026 (Fri, October 02, 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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

REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 15th

& CLOSES SEPTEMBER 26th

Click here to download and share the 2026 M&M ACBS-PNW flier.

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 still 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.

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 9am to 4pm, Saturday the 3rd before 9am ONLY, and on Sunday the 4th before 9am or after 2pm.

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

9am-4pm 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

5-7pm 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

3-9pm RETURN TO LAKESHORE MARINA TO LOAD, (or as soon as the racecourse is closed, which may be later than 3pm) OR LOAD AT MANSON BOAT LAUNCH

October Monthly Meeting at Ike's Garage Mahal (Wed, October 14, 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT