The 80th Annual Chicago Boat, RV and Outdoors Show have presented our club with a unique opportunity to participate in a special feature at the 2010 show. The show management is planning an Antique and Classic Boat Pavilion and they have asked our members to contribute by displaying a significant number of boats at the show. There is no cost associated with displaying your boat at the show.
We have been allocated a space that is 50’ X 118’. Depending on the sizes of boats that would like to participate, we estimate that this space could accommodate as many as 20 boats. Currently we are planning for a raised platform that would run the length of the space and would be used as a viewing platform to give the display an “in water” feel. This will also serve as a buffer to protect the boats from curious viewers. The perimeter of the space would be partitioned by a 3’ curtain to help safeguard the boats as well. We will need to staff the display for show hours and will look to the boat owners and volunteers to assist with this effort. The show management has committed to having adequate security during show hours and a security guard dedicated to the Antique and Classic Boat Pavilion during off hours. Setup for the show will be Tuesday the 12th and teardown is Sunday the 17th at the close of the show.
Dates & Location
January 13-17, 2010
McCormick Place--North Building
2301 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60616
Show Hours
Wednesday: 2:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday: 11:00am - 9:00pm
Friday: 11:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
We are asking for interested boat owners to respond as soon as possible. We will work to accommodate as many boats as the space will allow. Each presenting owner will receive show credentials that allow access to the show floor 2 hours prior to the public opening. In addition, owners will receive a small quantity of free admission passes for the event. The club will also provide the presenting owners with a shirt for the event. Additional shirts will be available for volunteers and significant others at a nominal charge.
For those interested in presenting their boat, a brief form will follow to collect key information about the boat and owner. This will be used to prepare signage for each boat presented.
Attached is a Q&A document that the show management prepared to answer basic questions that you may have. To participate in the show or for additional questions and information please contact Mark Svoboda at (630) 208-1775 or via email at msvoboda@ameritech.net.
Help make this a successful event by displaying your boat or volunteering to cover the show.