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20th Anniversary Edition

Payette Lakes Classic and Antique Boat Show

The Payette Lakes Classic and Antique Boat Show is an annual celebration of vintage wooden and fiberglass watercraft, boat parades, and maritime craftsmanship on Payette Lake in McCall, Idaho.

Dates
July 31, 2026 — August 2, 2026
Hours
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Unverified

Please double-check the dates and location on the organizer website before attending.

About Payette Lakes Classic and Antique Boat Show 2026

The 20th Annual Payette Lakes Classic and Antique Boat Show took place from July 31 to August 2, 2026 at Art Roberts Park on scenic Payette Lake in McCall, Idaho. Organized by the Payette Lakes Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society (ACBS), the festival is one of the Northwest's most beloved gatherings for historic watercraft enthusiasts.

Event Features & Traditions

  • Public Dockside Displays: Over 35 meticulously restored vintage wooden and classic fiberglass boats from iconic boatbuilders including Chris-Craft, Century, Gar Wood, Hacker-Craft, and Riva.
  • Downtown Boat Parade: Opening street parade of trailered classic boats escorted through downtown McCall.
  • Payette Lake On-Water Parade: Saturday morning synchronized flotilla cruise along the shorelines of Payette Lake.
  • Run to North Beach: Sunday morning 10-mile lake cruise to North Beach accompanied by historic flying seaplanes, concluding with traditional lakefront breakfast gatherings.

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