The National Museum of the Great Lakes, in partnership with Ramsey Brothers Restorations, is planning a day-long celebration of Great Lakes History on Saturday, August 6, with the introduction of Great Lakes Fest.
The new event, which the museum intends to host annually, will feature antique boats, classic cars, water and boating demonstrations, food trucks, scavenger hunt and children’s activities.
The festival will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the museum, 1701 Front Street, Toledo.
“We wanted to celebrate Great Lakes history in a way that all ages and all interest levels could connect with,” said Chris Gillcrist, the museum’s executive director. “In addition to all of the normal activities the museum and our vessels have to offer, over the course of the day visitors can do anything from explore a selection of classic and antique boats and cars, to shopping at our marine mart for nautical items to take home.”
There will be a curated selection of historical vessels as well as antique Jeeps and automobiles to help connect the dots between Great Lakes history across the region and locally.
Admission is free to NMGL members and children under 5. Non-member admission is included with the price of a museum combo pass.
For a list of participating boats and vendors, a schedule of events, or to join the antique boat show or marine mart, visit nmgl.org/great -lakes-fest.
