Free koozie giveaway, live music, after hours events and more
CLAYTON,
New York (July 21, 2015) – The Antique Boat Museum (ABM), North America’s
premier freshwater nautical museum based in Clayton, New York, announced today
a complete guide to the longest running Antique Boat Show in North America, to
be held Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August 2.
The 51st
edition of the annual Antique Boat Show & Auction presented by RBC Wealth Management will feature a wide variety of antique and classic boats from near
and far. In addition, the Marketplace returns, unique forums will be held, the
popular boat auction conducted by Antique Boat America will take place on
August 1 at 1:00 p.m., and the ABM education department has lined up an
assortment of children’s activities throughout the weekend. Plus, live music
rocks the Museum campus on Friday and Saturday.
BOAT SHOW BY THE NUMBERS (as of
July 20):
Exhibitors – boats
(water and land display) and engines 80
Cumulative
boat lengths More
than 2,000-feet
Oldest
registered vessel
circa 1900
circa 1900
Registrations
from across North America CT,
FL, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, VA, VT, WA, Ontario, Quebec
Below
is a complete guide is below –
SHOW HOURS
Friday, July 31 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 1 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 2 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Note: ABM will remain open to visitors until 5:00
p.m. on August 2
ADMISSION RATES Members Free
Adult $15
(Friday/Saturday); $14 (Sunday)
Youth
(7-17) $10
(Friday/Saturday); $8 (Sunday)
Child (6 &
under) Free
Active/Retired
Military Free – courtesy of River Hospital
Military Spouse $10 (each day)
Military Youth $5 (each day)
Adult
3-Day Pass $30
Youth
3-Day Pass $20
ADMITTANCE TO THE SHOWS Visitors will be directed to the ABM’s Boat Shop located on the
corner of Mary Street and Alexandria Street to purchase admission bracelets or
check-in as a member.
Note: the entire ABM campus, including the Marketplace vendor area
and the auction will be fenced in and admission will be required to enter.
The sidewalk along Mary Street will remain open to public access
at all times throughout both shows.
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES Live
music at the show – Gary Walts (July 31, 3-5 p.m. & August 1,
10:30-Noon); The Arrythmias
(August 1, Noon – 2 p.m.); Dunes & the Deltunes performs at the Block Dance
(August 1, 8 – 10 p.m.; free of charge).
Fleet
Fete – Friday, July 31 at 6 p.m. – a first look at the Boat Auction, after
hours peek at the Boat Show, and great food. A fundraising event to benefit the
ABM. Tickets $75/person and can be purchased by calling 315-686-4104.
First 500 visitors through
the gate on August 1 receive a free 51st Boat Show koozie, courtesy
of RBC Wealth Management.
Free
souvenir photo booth on Saturday, August 1 from 11 – 3 p.m.
Boat Auction, conducted by
Antique Boat America, takes place Saturday, August 1 at 1:00 p.m.; bidder
paddles can be obtained in person the day of the auction
Forums include well-known
author Tony Mollica on Friday, July 31, as well as Tom “Doc Lyman” Koroknay on
both Friday and Saturday.
After Hours at the Boat
Show with cocktails and dinner, catered by The Clipper Inn, on Saturday, August
1. Tickets available by calling 686-4104.
Boat Show concludes with
the Grand Parade presented by Bernier, Carr & Associates on Sunday, August
2 starting at Noon.
PARKING Free Shuttle during Boat Show – courtesy of Wood
Boat Brewery –
available
at Guardino Elementary and Lions Field Lot (Webb Street).
Village
street parking is permitted, however the ABM asks that you be considerate of
our neighbors and avoid blocking sidewalks and driveways.
The ABM Community Lot located on Riverside Drive behind Watertown
Savings Bank will be utilized by the Museum and should remain clear of all
vehicles and trailers beginning on Thursday, July 30 through Sunday August 2 at
5:00 p.m.
DOCKING Visitors coming to the show by boat may wish
to reconsider as dock
space
is likely to be minimal. If attempting, please know that dock space is on a
first come-first serve basis along the French Bay end of the Mary Street
Municipal Dock. All boaters will need to check-in through admissions in the
Boat Shop before proceeding into the show.
No docking will be
permitted on the ABM docks for the general public during Boat Show.
BOATER SAFETY The ABM asks that boaters be courteous and
neighborly when cruising
near
the Museum and keep wakes to a minimum.
SMOKING Smoking will only be permitted within
designated areas on the grounds
during
Boat Show. No smoking will be allowed on the main campus,
within
exhibit buildings, or on the docks.
DOGS Dogs will only be allowed in the Marketplace
and street-side areas of
the event grounds. No dogs
will be permitted into buildings or the interior main campus of the ABM. Owners
are responsible for cleaning up after their dog and keeping them leashed at all
times.
NOTES OF INTEREST The
main entrance to the show will be at the ABM Boat Shop on the
corner of Alexandria Street and Mary Street. All visitors must
obtain wristbands or badges to enter.
Mary Street Closed – the stretch of Mary Street between Alexandria
and Theresa Streets, in front of the ABM, will be closed to traffic throughout
the show, including overnight hours.
Clayton Public Boat Ramp
will remain accessible via Theresa Street throughout the event.
