Vintage watercrafts from throughout the country to be featured on Geneva Lake
FONTANA, Wis. – August 2, 2016 – The Geneva Lakes Antique and Classic Boat Show, featuring vintage watercrafts from around the country, will be held in Fontana, Wisconsin Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25 with pre-events beginning Friday, September 23. The event is presented by the Blackhawk Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society and hosted by The Abbey Resort.
Held annually in the harbor of the Abbey Marina on the western end of Geneva Lake, the boat show allows land lovers and enthusiastic boaters alike the unique opportunity to enjoy the excitement of this nationally renowned event. While the majority of participating boats have a homeport registration within Wisconsin or Illinois, regular entries hail from states as far as Florida and California.
Participating boats registered for the upcoming 2016 show include antique and classic runabouts and utilities, as well as lapstrake, outboard, and Streblow boats. All registered boats will be on display in the Abbey Marina on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. An annual parade of participating boats is scheduled for Saturday at 4:00 p.m. Viewing of the displays and the parade is free and open to the public; guests are invited to attend to enjoy beautiful boats, live music, great food and local vendors.
A favorite part of the show for many registrants is competing for awards, including Best Pre-War, Best Post-War and Most Historic. A People’s Choice Award as voted upon by show attendees is announced Sunday at 2:00 pm. Additional events including private tours and receptions are available for a fee through advance registration. For more information about this year’s show and a complete schedule of events, please visit: http://www.genevalakesboatshow.com. For more information about the event host, The Abbey Resort, and packages available for the weekend of the show, please visit: http://www.theabbeyresort.com.
About The Abbey Resort and Avani Spa
Located just 80 miles from downtown Chicago and 50 miles from Milwaukee, The Abbey Resort and Avani Spa is a treasured icon and the only full-service resort on the shores of Lake Geneva. The resort celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2013 with the completion of a multi-million dollar renovation of the exterior, meeting space and common areas. The resort boasts a breathtaking setting on 90 acres of beautifully manicured grounds, award-winning dining and banquet facilities, nearby championship golf courses and a wide range of outdoor activities. This only scratches the surface of all the activities and offerings The Abbey Resort provides. With impeccable customer service, the team at The Abbey Resort consistently meets the needs and expectations of both guests and meeting planners. The 35,000 square-foot Avani Spa enhances the resort experience with innovative spa treatments and modern luxuries.
The Abbey Resort and Avani Spa is managed and operated by Hostmark Hospitality Group of Schaumburg, Ill. For more information or reservations, visit www.theabbeyresort.com, join Abbey Resort and Avani Spa on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/abbeyresortor follow @AbbeyResort on Twitter www.Twitter.com/abbeyresort.