Apalachicola Antique and ClassicBoat Show

12th Annual Apalachicola Antique and Classic Boat Show
April 23rd - 24th, 2010

Schedule:

Friday Apr. 23, 2010 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday Apr. 24, 2010 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.


Description of Events:

Friday, April 23

10:00 a.m.-Boat building demonstration by local master boat builders throughout the day.

12:00-4:00pm Marine Art and Maritime History exhibit at the Cotton Warehouse 86 Water Street. Will include paintings, drawings, photography, ceramic wall murals, and model boats.

The 1877 two masted, gaff-rigged, schooner the Governor Stone will arrive in town and dock at Riverfront Park for the festival.



Saturday, April 24

10:00 a.m.- The festival begins. Antique boats, examples of classic and traditional vessels, workboats, and fiberglass and aluminum classics will all be on display on from 10:00 am -4:00 pm. Special highlights include authentic oyster boats, workboats, and home-built boats by skilled craftsmen, antique outboard engines, plus antique automobiles and art booths. The classic, gaff rigged schooner, Governor Stone, will be featured dockside. Built in 1877, it has been totally restored and is an exhibit unto itself and is a National Historic Landmark.

The Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve will have displays about the Apalachicola River and its flora and fauna, plus the Franklin County Seafood Workers Association will demonstrate oyster tonging.

The Apalachicola River Keepers will be on hand with their boat to provide informative trips on the river.

The boat building demonstration will continue.

Archaeologists Kevin Porter be on hand to speak about the Apalachicola Traders’ Canoe, a hand built 50-foot long vessel used between 1750-1850, recovered from the Apalachicola River.

Master model boat builders will have a display of their craft at the Cotton Warehouse.

An exhibit of marine art paintings, drawings, photography, ceramic wall murals at the Cotton Warehouse.

At 6:00 pm Lecture and a dinner by Archaeologist Kevin Porter. Reservations are required for dinner and evening lecture.



For information please call (850) 653-9419 or email them at info@apalachicolabay.org. or visit their website http://www.antiqueboatshow.org/