Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Day
Saturday, May 27, 2023
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The Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum in Spooner is once again making plans to celebrate Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Day in 2023 on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. This free event on May 27 marks the season opening of the museum, and will include open house in the museum exhibit hall, ongoing activities in the canoe workshop, live music and food and beverage outdoors in the beer garden, a silent auction and canoe raffle, and of course the Canoe & Wooden Boat Show.
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Canoe & Wooden Boat Show
The 14th annual boat show will be the highlight of the day. Over 25 exhibitors are expected to display wooden boats of all shapes, sizes, and designs, both classic and modern, as well as all kinds of classic and vintage water and paddling related items. Some of last year's exhibitors included: Michael Hase from Wausau with his beautiful wooden canoes and custom built trailer; Geoffrey Wagner of Zumbrota (MN) with a Thompson Hiawatha long deck canoe; Alex Comb of Stewart River Boatworks in Knife River (MN) with his Fishdance sportboat and several of his fine canoes; Williams Boatworks from Sarona with one of Dennis Williams’ large wooden boats and a number of his hand crafted paddles; Kevin Kuehn of Shoreview MN displayed a 1913 Old Town Otca Canoe along with a 1940’s Shell Lake USFS canoe. These were just a few examples of the exhibitors in attendance in 2022. Booth space is free, and reserving a space is easy. You can access an online registration form here or below. You can also request a printed version by emailing to info@wisconsincanoeheritagemuseum.org or calling 715-635-2479. |
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Food & Music In The Beer Garden
While the Canoe & Wooden Boat Show goes on through the day, the outdoor beer garden will once again feature food, beverage, and live music on the “back porch” stage. In 2022 we enjoyed the alternative bluegrass duo from Duluth, The Fish Heads, along with burgers, brats, and beverages from Bent Paddle Brewery in Duluth. |
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Silent Auction
The 2023 Canoe & Wooden Boat Show on May 27 at the Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum in Spooner will once again include an auction of various items that have been donated recently to the museum. A relatively new feature of the boat show, the silent auction gives attendees the opportunity to take home some unique bargains on items that you won’t find anywhere else, and at the same time support museum fundraising efforts. All items on the auction have been donated to the museum, and many are valuable items that are looking for new homes. Do you have items to donate? Contact WCHM Executive Director Jed Malischke at 715-635-2479 or info@wisconsincanoeheritagemuseum.org
The 2023 Canoe & Wooden Boat Show on May 27 at the Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum in Spooner will once again include an auction of various items that have been donated recently to the museum. A relatively new feature of the boat show, the silent auction gives attendees the opportunity to take home some unique bargains on items that you won’t find anywhere else, and at the same time support museum fundraising efforts. All items on the auction have been donated to the museum, and many are valuable items that are looking for new homes. Do you have items to donate? Contact WCHM Executive Director Jed Malischke at 715-635-2479 or info@wisconsincanoeheritagemuseum.org
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Registration for the Canoe & Wooden Boat Show May 27, 2023 is Now Open.
Go to our Exhibitor Registration Form here.
Go to our Exhibitor Registration Form here.
Where to Find Us:
The Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum is a 501c3 volunteer led non-profit organization based in Spooner, Wisconsin (312 N Front St). Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Day is a free event in Spooner produced by the WCHM each year on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend from 10 am to 4 pm. For more information call 715-635-2479 or write to info@wisconsincanoeheritagemuseum.org. For nearby motel lodging we recommend Best Western Riverplace Motel at 715-635-9770. For camping, travel, or other lodging information contact the Washburn County Tourism Association at 800-367-3306.
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