Portage Lakes Antique, Classic Boat Show

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The 48th annual Portage Lakes antique and classic boat show is Saturday Aug. 24, according to a news release.

This free event is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the docks, lakeside, at the Pick’s on PLX and Smoke on the Water restaurants on Portage Lakes Drive in Coventry, just five miles south of downtown Akron. There will be over 50 beautiful wood and vintage fiberglass boats, both in the water and on land displaying the elegance and craftsmanship of America’s skilled boat manufacturers. Also, a special auction of four classic boats, according to the news release.

The show is sanctioned by the Antique and Classic Boat Society, Inc. (ACBS), an international organization devoted to the preservation and recognition of all types of personal watercraft with 54 chapters throughout North America and Europe. The North Coast Ohio Chapter (NCO) of ACBS, with over 100 members, manages this show and is very active in restoring, showing, and using their unique boats. Many members will have their boats on display at this show.

For show and registration information contact the show chairperson, Gil Maringer, [email protected] or 216-310-7475.