Geneva Lakes Boat Show

Welcome To The Geneva Lakes Antique & Classic Boat Show Registration Page

Welcome to the Registration Page for the 2025 Geneva Lakes Antique & Classic Boat Show, proudly presented by the Blackhawk Chapter of the ACBS. The show committee is thrilled to bring this exciting event to our members and guests this year.

Eligible boats follow ACBS guidelines. Wood boats may be of any age. Fiberglass or metal hulls over 25 years welcome. No pontoon boats.

The boat show runs until 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Each year, we have many spectators who attend the boat show on Sunday afternoon, eager to see the full line-up of boats on display. Therefore, we kindly ask participants to leave their boats in the water (and land displays intact) on Sunday until 3:00 p.m. when the boat show officially ends.

Please include a short description/history and a picture of your boat. This information will be featured on the boat show website.

Assigned slips for registered boats are available after noon on Friday. There are no open slips available for temporary docking prior to noon on Friday. All slips are pre-assigned before and during the show. Launching times should be Friday starting at noon or Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Space is limited, and all registrations are on a first-come, first-served basis. The reservation deadline is September 8th.

We look forward to seeing you at the show!

Awards

People’s Choice, Captain’s Choice and Sharpest Arrow awards will be presented at 2:00pm on Sunday. No other awards.

Events

Estate Tour – Embark on a charming tour of three estates by boat aboard the historic Geneva Lake tour boats. In years past the Estate Tour began and ended at the Fontana Municipal Pier. This years tour will begin and end at the beautiful Lake Geneva Country Club. Afterward, enjoy a delightful lunch at Lake Geneva Country Club.

Welcome Reception & Dinner –The Friday evening reception will be held at John Simms, Jr’s boat house located on John’s equestrian farm about two miles south of the lake. The building is off season home to John’s 67-foot long re-creation of a 19th century Lake Geneva launch.

Cocktails at 6:00pm, dinner at 7:30, with a brief presentation at 8:30.

Boat Parade - A highlight of our show every year is the boat parade Saturday at 4:00 PM. Boats will gracefully proceed out of the harbor, pass under the bridge, and head north up the west shore.

Parade Reception - After the boat parade, join us for a delightful cocktail reception at the Abbey Marina clubhouse.

Lodging

Please make hotel reservations directly with The Abbey Resort at 800-709-1323 or online here Abbey Resort, use promo code "BOATSH" for group rates. You must identify yourself as a participant when making the reservation in order to receive the Boat Show rate.

There are 2 ways to register for the boat show:

  • Download, print and mail in copy of the registration. Download Printable Form
  • You can fill out the form below and register online.

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Boat Exhibit Information

I certify that I am the owner of the above listed boat(s), engines(s), car(s), watercraft, displays, exhibits, or other item (here after collectively known as “boat”) I intend to display at this event and that I have insurance to cover any damage to my boat or equipment, and to cover any liability for damages to others or their property arising from any use of my boat during or related to the 2025 Geneva Lakes Antique and Classic Boat Show in Fontana, WI for which they are herein registered. I agree to hold free and harmless, the officers, directors and volunteers of the Blackhawk Chapter of the ACBS, the Antique and Classic Boat Society, the Abbey Resort, the city of Fontana WI, advertisers and sponsoring organizations from any and all actions, claims, liabilities, assertions of liability, including reasonable attorney’s fees, which in any manner arise from or be alleged to arise from any and all connected directly or proximately with the Boat Show identified above.

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