Boatnerd News – July 16, 2023

July 16, 2023

Great Lakes Fest at National Museum of the Great Lakes on horizon

Great Lakes Fest—Fun for the Whole Family!

Get ready for a day-long celebration of Great Lakes history! On Saturday, July 22, from 10 am to 5 pm, the National Museum of the Great Lakes is teaming up with Ramsey Brothers Restorations to host Great Lakes Fest featuring the Toledo Antique and Classic Boat Show.

  • Explore a stunning collection of classic and antique boats
  • Discover environmental education and stewardship opportunities
  • Get a bite to eat from a local food truck
  • Take your kids on a scavenger hunt aboard our museum vessels
  • See demonstrations by the Toledo Fire Department and more

Great Lakes Fest Admission

Great Lakes Fest admission includes entrance to the National Museum of the Great Lakes museum and museum ships as well as full access to the Toledo Antique and Classic Boat Show.*

  • NMGL Members: FREE
  • All Children 5 and Under: FREE
  • Non-member Pre-sale Tickets: $10
  • Non-member Day-of Tickets: $15 (Adults 18+); $10 (Youth 6 – 17)

*Pre-sale tickets are non-refundable. In the event of bad weather, purchasers will receive a free pass to the museum for each presale ticket purchased.

Skip the Line & Save!

Purchase your tickets in advance online or become an NMGL Member to save money and get in the express lane for admission! Memberships are available for individuals, couples, and families and start as low as $32. Become a National Museum of the Great Lakes member and get FREE admission to Great Lakes Fest AND the museum and museum ships for an entire year!

Bring your Boat!

Boater registration is still open for classic boats of all types, but particularly focused on those built prior to 1975 or modern re-creations.

National Museum of the Great Lakes