Apalachicola will host the 13th Annual Apalachicola Antique & Classic Boat Show Friday and Saturday, April 15-16, 2011. Friday, a special boat building demonstration will be happening on Water Street and Avenue E, and later in the day the 1877 Governor Stone gaff rigged schnoor will arrive at the city dock. The Apalachicola Maritime Museum will host an evening reception at 6:00 pm (850) 653-2500.
Saturday, antique boats, examples of classic and traditional vessels, workboats, and fiberglass and aluminum classics will all be on display throughout the day. We will have a large array of antique automobiles ranging from the early 20th century model Ts to 1950s Studebakers. Special highlights include authentic oyster boats, workboats, and home-built boats by skilled craftsmen, and antique outboard engines. The Apalachicola Riverkeeper will have displays on the Apalachicola River plus we will have demonstrations on oyster tonging. The 50 foot long Apalachicola Traders’ Canoe will be on display at the Cotton Warehouse on Water Street along with an exhibit on marine art and model boats.
The restored 1877 gaff-rigged schooner the Governor Stone will be at the city dock in the center of town and the Apalachicola Riverkeepers will be giving guided tours of the river.
At 6:00 pm there will be a dinner and lecture by Gibby Conrad on the history of the Governor Stone. Reservations required for dinner and evening lecture. For information please call (850) 653-9419 or email us at info@apalachicolabay.org.
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