Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Wooden Boat Show September 18


One of my favorite early fall activities is the annual "Wooden Boats on the Wall" in Leland, Michigan. Every year on the 2nd Saturday following Labor Day, wooded boat owners display there restored wooded boats in the river along the park in Leland, Michigan. Boat enthusiasts and interested lookers will congregate in the charming little harbor town of Leland to admire these rare beauties. Live music and food choices are offered for your strolling pleasure. Also, rare and antique cars will be on display in the park near the boat show. Boat and car owners are often present and eager to share some of their experiences on the waters and roads of beautiful Leelanau County. The show is free and usually goes from 9:00AM to 3:00PM. While you're in Leland explore the historic 'fishtown' district. Dating into the 1800's this quaint village are remains largely undisturbed in its shanty town appearance. Inside these wooden shacks you'll discover shops and deli's. The recently completed marina plays host to sailers and motor boaters alike and offers more 'boat looking' along the rock lined harbor. Venture on north or south on M22 and enjoy some of Michigan's most splendid country side dotted with vineyards and romantic wine tasting venues.
We fell in love with Leelanau County on one of our many family camping trips to the area. We particularly loved Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake Shore and dreamed of owning real estate in the county some day. Ten years ago we acquired some property and built a lake cabin. If you would like to know more about Leelanau County or real estate in Leelanau County, don't hesitate to contact me. I would be delighted to share what I know about Michigan's 'little finger'.