Welcome to the Big Sky ACBS website

History lives on in this unique, fast growing club of antique,wood, and classic boat enthusiasts. From the casual recreational user to the professional craftsman, the Big Sky Chapter ACBS offers serious fun as we showcase the best water-craft the Northwest has to offer.

Owners of these beauties take great pride in being able to play a part in the Flathead Valley’s rich and historic boat building past. Whether you own an armada, a model boat collection, or just like boats we welcome your membership.

Whitefish Woody Weekend IX

The Big Sky Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society will be presenting Whitefish Woody Weekend IX on the weekend of June 26-28, 2020. Whitefish Woody Weekend is one of the premier classic boat events, attracting award winning classic wood boats from all across the Pacific Northwest, and one of the signature summer events in Whitefish. The event, hosted by the Lodge at Whitefish Lake, will feature over 36 classic wood boats from all over the Pacific Northwest and Canada.

Marking the unofficial beginning of summer, Whitefish Woody Weekend IX will begin on Friday evening June 26th with a cruise/parade around beautiful Whitefish Lake. Thirty-six classic boats will be on public display at the Lodge at Whitefish Lake from 9AM until 6PM on Saturday, June 27th. Sunday morning, June 28th will feature a poker run with the wood boats out on the lake followed by a BBQ on the beach at the Lodge for event participants.

The show is fun for all ages. The public is encouraged to join the fun on the lake or on the beaches, decks and docks around the lake for the Friday evening cruise; or to enjoy the boats up close and met the owners of these fine representatives of the art and craftsmanship of the past on Saturday at the Lodge at Whitefish Lake Marina. There will also be hourly drawings for a free classic boat ride throughout the day on Saturday.

All events are free and open to the public. For more information contact Tim Salt at 406-862-5085 or whitefishwoodyweekend@gmail.com or go to the Big Sky Chapter website at bigskyacbs.clubexpress.com.

The Whitefish Woody Weekend IX registration from is attached. The event typically sells out early so get your registration in soon.

Tim Salt
Whitefish Woody Weekend IX
Event Director
Big Sky Chapter
Antique and Classic Boat Society

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14th Annual Big Sky ACBS Boat Show

WHEN: July 31, 2020 – August 2, 2020

WHERE: Marina Cay Resort
180 Vista Ln
Bigfork,MT.

CONTACT: Dean Sackett 406-857-2225
Email: flatheadlakeboatshow@gmail.com

Register:Click here to register

On the first weekend of August the Big Sky Chapter will hold their 14th Annual Big Sky Antique and Classic Boat Show at The Marina Cay Resort in beautiful Bigfork Montana on Flathead Lake. Located just 40 miles from Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake is the largest natural fresh water lake west of the Mississippi.

The event kicks off July 31 with the Friday night Welcome Aboard Social hosted by the The Classic Company Boatworks in Somers with live music, cocktails and heavy hors d'oeuvres. Saturday morning, August 1, the show opens to the public at The Marina Cay Resort Docks. Enjoy a cold refreshment at the Tiki Bar overlooking the docks while visiting with old friends and making new ones. Saturday evening festivities include a cocktail party followed by the show awards banquet for participants and guests. The show continues Sunday morning with boats on display until 12PM when the boats will fire up their engines and gather up in Bigfork Bay for a trip across the lake and a parade up the West Shore. The parade will end up at the Harbor Grille in Lakeside for lunch and refreshments on the lake where the boats will be available for public viewing.

Just a leisurely stroll from Marina Cay, the 42nd Annual Festival of the Arts runs concurrently with the boat show. A favorite among artists and visitors alike, the well attended Festival fills the main streets of the town with a fine selection of art, crafts, food, music and other entertainment on both Saturday and Sunday. Just 2 miles from the show venue, is the 27 Hole Championship Golf Course at Beautiful Eagle Bend. Situated on the North Shore of Flathead Lake, the course was Rated #1 by Golf Digest for six consecutive years.

So come explore Flathead Lake and enjoy all that northwest Montana has to offer.

Lodging is available at: The Marina Cay Resort - 406-837-5861, Swan River Inn - 406-837-2785, Timbers Motel - 406-676-4373, or you can contact the Bigfork Chamber of Commerce at 406-837-5888.