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Classic wooden boats gather on Tahoe’s West Shore
More than sixty preserved wooden boats, formal judging, waterside events, and lake views draw collectors and travelers to Homewood for two days.
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Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance lines the Homewood waterfront with meticulously restored wooden boats, from polished runabouts to celebrated Riva designs, where formal judging and waterside social events reward both maritime specialists and casual admirers alike each August. A narrated commentary during judging helps younger visitors understand what makes each restored boat distinctive.
Children curious about boats and craftsmanship get an unusually close look at decades of maritime design in one place, with vessels floating right at the waterfront rather than displayed on land, giving the show a genuinely different feel from a typical car or antique exhibition.
West Shore rooms and rentals are limited, and social events can sell out, so travelers should book well ahead of the two-day show. Reserve a Homewood-area Stay, pack layers for lake breezes even in August, and add beaches, boating, or nearby state parks to make the show an easy centerpiece for a Tahoe weekend. It is a genuinely elegant, family-approachable maritime tradition, unusual enough to stand out from a typical car show or county fair. Lake breezes can turn cool by midafternoon, so pack a light jacket even on a sunny August day.
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