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!

13th Annual Car Show

Friday, August 7, 2026

Celebrate and honor American innovation at the Les Cheneaux Car Show featuring the Studebaker!

The 13th Annual Les Cheneaux Islands Car Show will feature classic vehicles from all eras, a special treat for car enthusiasts everywhere.

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 4:00pm, 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.

🎨🌟America’s 250 Youth Art Contest 🇺🇸🌟🎨

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

🎨🌟America’s 250 Youth Art Contest 🇺🇸🌟🎨

We’re inviting local children ages 5 to 12 to create artwork showing what “America in the Les Cheneaux Islands” means to them!

Whether it’s boats, fireworks, ice cream, fishing, family traditions or life on the water, we want to see the creativity and community spirit that makes Les Cheneaux special.

🏆 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes will be awarded!

Entries accepted June 1 through June 30
Artwork must be dropped off in person at:
105 S Meridian Road
Cedarville, MI 49719

Scan the QR code on the flyer to complete the online entry form.

Winners will be announced July 4!

Hosted by the Les Cheneaux Historical Association
lchistorical.org

Event signup – https://forms.gle/THrVZrQ7AaMvXqQ69

Win This Boat!

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Win this boat on August 8th, 2026!

Details:
Boat 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 4:00pm, 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.