On Saturday, August 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM) will host the 47th annual Alton Bay Boat Show at the Alton Town Docks. The popular event, which draws visitors from across New England, features antique wooden and early classic fiberglass boats built before 1975.
“This is a cool event,” said NHBM Executive Director Martha Cummings. “It offers attendees the opportunity to get up close to vintage and classic boats, and talk with the people who own them.”
Docking is first-come, first-served. Pre-registration is not required, although boat owners are encouraged to arrive before 9:00 a.m. The event is free for spectators, who vote for their boat favorite to determine People’s Choice Award first, second, and third place winners.
“The show is fun for spectators of all ages,” added Cummings. “The boats that come are beautiful and there are always surprises.”
Part of Alton’s Old Home Day festivities, NHBM’s 47th Annual Alton Bay Boat Show is sponsored by Goodhue Boat Company, North Water Marine, and Shibley’s at the Pier.
About NHBM
Founded in 1992 by antique and classic boating enthusiasts, NHBM offers dynamic exhibits and engaging events and programs tailored to the diverse boating lifestyles and values of people of all ages. NHBM exhibits, events and programming covers everything from boat charters, boat trips and race boats to canoes, wooden boats, outboard motors, sculling, sailing sunfish, and Lyman and Johnson motors. Some of our hands-on programs take place on Lake Winnipesaukee. NHBM is sponsored in part by Belletetes, Eastern Propane & Oil, Epoxy Floor New England, Goodhue Boat Company, Kingswood Press and Design Studio, KW Coastal, Lake and Mountains, North Water Marine, and Taylor Community.