Concours d'Elegance
Lake Tahoe’s Antique Boat Festival
(June 18th - 20th, 2010)
Tickets are now on sale for the 2010 Concours d’Elegance, Lake Tahoe’s antique boat festival, held at the Sierra Boat Company in Carnelian Bay, North Shore. This is North America’s premier wooden boat show, giving you an amazing opportunity to view more than 100 antique and classic crafts, up close and personal.
The boat show is hosted by the Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation to raise money for charitable donation which is primarily focused on providing educational opportunities in the Lake Tahoe area related to maritime skills. Including the $31, 000 raised last year, in total, more than $200,000 has been donated in grants since 1994.
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As well as being an opportunity for wooden boat enthusiasts to get together and share their passion for boats, there is also a competitive element to the 3 day show. A Marque (feature) Class is chosen to highlight the competition and this year it features “Classic Glass (Up to 1964)” which will showcase boats manufactured from fiberglass up until 1964.
An estimated 6000 visitors are expected to come along to the event which will run from Friday 18th June to Sunday 20th June. The VIP Preview will be held on the Friday, giving special guests a chance for an advance look at all the boats on show. Tickets for the VIP day are strictly limited to the first 500 guests and will cost $100 per person. The price includes hosted hors d’oeuvres, champagne and wine, vintage boat rides, plus an exclusive day on the docks.
Concours d’Elegance continues on the Saturday from 9-4pm and Sunday 9-3pm. Throughout the whole event, there will be live music to entertain the crowds, great food, a bar serving all kinds of drinks, and plenty of shopping opportunities.
Tickets cost $30 for a one day pass which includes a full-color souvenir brochure, food, beverages, and live entertainment. A two day ticket costs $35 and includes the same as the one day ticket.
Why not treat your dad to a special Father’s Day outing at the same time? Tickets for the Father’s Day Brunch are priced at $25 per adult and $15 per child aged 6-12. The price includes a special breakfast brunch in the marina courtyard prepared by the Men Wielding Fire. The menu comprises a vast selection of delicious food served on an eat-all-you-can basis.
More detailed information, including information for boat exhibitors, can be found on the Concours d’Elegance website.