Welcome to The Les Cheneaux Historical Association

48th Annual Antique Boat Show & Festival of Arts

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Always the 2nd Saturday in August –  this year are celebrating a Century of Centuries – 100 years of Century Boats!

Of course, all  vintage/antique dinghies, rowboats, canoes, launches, sailboats, utilities, runabouts, large cruisers, racers, classic glass, and classic metal are welcome!

Discover the Boat Show Here!

12th Annual Car Show

Friday, August 7, 2026

Celebrate E-Day at the Les Cheneaux Car Show on the Bay!

The 12th Annual Les Cheneaux Islands Car Show will feature classic vehicles from including the 1960 Edsel Ranger.

Click for more details or to register!

Win This Quilt

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Win this quilt on August 8th, 2026!

Lakeside Sampler Quilt
Designed By: AnneMarie Chany
Pieced and quilted by Gretchen Schafer.
Queen size. 85”Wx95”L

Tickets are $10 each. To purchase tickets, or learn more, please call the Historical Association at (906) 484-2821.

Raffle drawing at 4:30pm, on August 8, 2026 at the 2026 Antique Wooden Boat Show hosted by the Les Cheneaux Historical Association in Hessel, Michigan. Winners need not be present to win, raffle license number: R84283.

Be a part of Boat Sheaux History!

The Les Cheneaux Historical Association is searching for a new Poster Artist for our 48th Annual Antique Wooden Boat Show & Festival of the Arts.

Submission Deadline is March 27, 2026.

Win This Canoe!

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Win this canoe on August 8th, 2026!

Details:
Canoe Length – 17′ 9″
Hull Weight – 65 lbs.
Beam – 38″
Max Payload – 350 lbs.
Cockpit Size – Open
Shaw & Tenney Spoon Blade Oars w/ Brass Oar Locks
7’6”

This beautiful canoe was finished right here in Les Cheneaux by our generous workshop team. Made with love and expert craftsmanship, designed for years of memories for one lucky winner this year!

Tickets are $10 each. To purchase tickets, or learn more, please call the Les Cheneaux Historical Association at (906) 484-2821.

Raffle drawing at 4:30pm, on August 8, 2026 at the 2026 Antique Wooden Boat Show hosted by the Les Cheneaux Historical Association in Hessel, Michigan. Winners need not be present to win, raffle license number: R84283.

Vote daily for the Les Cheneaux Maritime Museum in the 2026 Red Hot Best!

Friday, March 13, 2026

Vote for the Les Cheneaux Maritime Museum for Best Local Museum!

Vote for us daily in the 2026 Red Hot Best awards! The official Best of Northern Michigan Ballot, hosted by MyNorth.com!