On Saturday, July 16 at 10 a.m., the New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM) will present the Annual New England Vintage Boat and Car Auction both online and at the Nicholas J. Pernokas Recreation Park in Wolfeboro.
Featuring boats, boating ephemera and other parts, vintage cars, maritime antiques, canoes, kayaks, and more, the event is expected to draw large crowds both virtually and in-person. “We are thrilled we can host this hybrid event to engage bidders in-person and virtually who cannot make it that day,” said NHBM Executive Director Martha Cummings.
Acknowledging the event is still two months away, Cummings said the work performed by staff and volunteers now consists in accepting donations and consignments. “People from across New England and the US get involved in this auction to bid,” she said. “This is becoming a national auction now that it is online, too. It is unique in both its size and the scope of items we generally feature…it is a pretty exciting event.”
The Annual New England Vintage Boat and Car Auction begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 16 at the Nicholas Recreation Center in Wolfeboro with free admission. Item previews begin on Friday, July 15 from noon to 5 p.m. and on July 17 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Those interested in consigning an item at NHBM’s Annual New England Vintage Boat and Car Auction are encouraged to contact auction@nhbm.org, call (603) 569-4554.
About NHBM
Founded in 1992 by antique and classic boating enthusiasts, NHBM is committed to inspire people of all ages with an understanding of, and appreciation for, the boating heritage of New Hampshire’s fresh waterways. NHBM exhibits, events and programming covers everything from boat charters, boat trips and race boats to canoes, wooden boats, outboard motors, sculling, sailing sunfish, and Lyman and Johnson motors. Some of our hands-on programs take place on Lake Winnipesaukee. NHBM is sponsored in part by Goodhue Boat Company, Eastern Propane and Oil, Stark Creative, KW Lakes and Mountains, and FL Putnam.