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Chain of Lakes Classic Boat Show

The Boats
Bring your old canoe, fishing boat, family boat or prize winning show boat. Land displays are available. We welcome boats in any condition.

Schedule for Saturday, July 12th, 2008
Registration: 8:00 am
Land & Water Showing: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Awards: 2:30 pm
Informal Lake Cruise After Show, weather permitting

Location & Docking
Water and on-land displays will be located at Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center. Docking is available on a first registered basis. Water craft can be launched at Arrowwood.

Awards
This is not a judged event. There will be a People’s Choice & Skipper’s Choice award.

Registration Fee
The registration fee is $40.00 for powered watercraft, $25.00 for non- powered water craft (canoes etc.). Registration is payable to Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum. You may bring as many boats as you like. Entrants receive a complimentary event tee shirt. Please submit registration form and fee prior to June 28, 2008. Your canceled check is your receipt.

There will be a “Skipper’s Party” on Friday night before the show. Information will be sent to registrants.

General Information
If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Robin Niedenfuer at (320) 759-1114.

For lodging information contact the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce at 800-235-9441. Arrowwood has set aside four rooms for the boat show until June 8, 2008. Availability is on a first come, first served basis. Phone: 866-386-5263.

This year’s show is featuring the classic launches.

Classic Cars on display again from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Thank you to COOL 94.3 FM and The Echo Press for being our valued sponsors for this event.

Pictures from the Chain of Lakes Classic Boat Show

2007 Show
2006 Show
2005 Show
2004 Show

 

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