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chris crafts1   August 8-9, 2008

The Les Cheneaux Islands Antique Wooden Boat Show is held each year
in Hessel, Michigan.

Some of the country's finest boats call the beautiful Les Cheneaux Islands home.
 
 
Entries arrive each August from as far away as California and Florida.

Vessels include dinghies, rowboats, canoes, large cruisers, steam and gas-powered
launches, sailboats, utilities, runabouts, and racing boats.		   chris crafts2
 
     
 

The Les Cheneaux Historical Association sponsors the Antique Wooden Boat Show.

Proceeeds from the event go to maintain and enhance the Historical Museum and the Maritime Museum,
which are located in nearby Cedarville.

  
 
Registration Form
 
 

Click for Boat Show Registration Form (pdf)

 

  
  The Festival of Arts  
 
festival of arts   The Festival of Arts is held each year in conjunction with
the Antique Wooden Boat Show.

Artists and craftspeople display and sell a variety of artwork,
including photographs, paintings, pottery, textiles, glass jewelry, dolls,
wood toys, and many other items.
 
     
 


 
  Dates / Prices  
 
    Dates:
  • August 8-9, 2008
    Prices:
  • Adults:  $7.00
  • 12-18 years old:  $3.00
  • Children under 12:  Free
  • No Dogs Allowed (other than service animals)
 
     
  Maps / Directions  
 
    Click for Maps / Directions
  
     
  Contact Information  
 
    Registration: Historical Museum 906-484-2821 or lcha@cedarville.net
    Dockside Traders: Pat Wilson at moirazw@cedarville.net
    Festival of Arts: Annegret Goehring at 906-484-2234 or the Historical Museum 906-484-2821 or lcha@cedarville.net
 
     
  Schedule of Events  
 
 
 
 Friday evening - August 8  

Whitefish Dinner ..... 5-7 p.m. Mertaugh Boat Shed Hosted by the Les Cheneaux Booster Club

   
 Reception, at Maritime Museum
    in Cedarville, for those owners
    and guests registered in the
    show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .5 - 6:30 p.m. 
   
 Saturday - August 9  
Pancake Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11 a.m. 
   
Opening Ceremony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. 
   
Festival of Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10a.m. - 5p.m. 
   
Awards Ceremony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 p.m. 
Arts & Crafts by local and visiting artisans
   
Entertainment throught the day, including the
Sault City Swing Band
 
Channel cruises exploring the beautiful
Les Cheneaux Islands

(2 tours by Arnold Transit Co.)

Sunday - August 10

Brunch at the Les Cheneaux Yacht Club, Marquette Island . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m.

 
     
  Dockside Traders  
 
    During the Boat Show there will be a sales area known as Dockside Traders, featuring antique boat products
    and related materials.
  
     
  Purchase Annual Poster  
 

2008 Poster will be available May 1st

Signed Poster Price:  $20.00
May be purchased at boat show, and at either Historical or Maritime Museum.

To order by mail:

Call (906) 484-2821 or write us at
Les Cheneaux Historical Association
P.O. Box 301, Cedarville, MI 49719

($5.00 additional cost for S&H)

lcha@cedarville.net

  poster
 
 
 
  Les Cheneaux Historical Association  •  P.O. Box 301, Cedarville, MI 49719  •  phone: (906) 484-2821  
     
 
 
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