Lake Minnetonka’s Premier Antique and Classic Boat Show

49th Annual Real Runabouts Rendezvous
Presented by the
Land-O-Lakes Classic Boat Club
Chapter of the ACBS
September 5th & 6th 2025

WHEN & WHERE

The Rendezvous takes place September 5th and 6th at Minnetonka’s perfect venue: Lord Fletcher’s Old Lake Lodge on Lake Minnetonka.  Attending the Saturday September 6 Real Runabouts Rendezvous Boat Show is free to the public. Lord Fletcher’s offers ample slips, great food and drink plus plenty of room for land displays and is located at  3746 Sunset Dr, in Spring Park, MN

FRIDAY ACTIVITIES

Cruise Lunch / Captains Dinner

Friday’s cruise and lunch are always a highlight of the weekend and not to be missed! The day starts at 9:00 am at the newly constructed Panoway docks in downtown Wayzata, MN for a quick photo opportunity. We recommend launching your boat across the bay at the Grey’s Bay Public boat landing, however there is also a smaller public launch located adjacent to the Panaway that is closer but less parking spots potentially. From there, we’ll cruise Lake Minnetonka in parade formation, arriving approximately 11:00 am at Al & Almas waterfront Supper Club for a private group lunch. After lunch, cruise participants will have the option to continue an afternoon parade cruise, or to cruise on your own. After the cruise, you’re welcome to reload your boat, or tie up at the Lord Fletcher’s Old Lake Lodge docks (overnight at your own risk if you like).

Please no Overnight Trailer parking. Then, we’ll regroup at Lord Fletcher’s for a Happy Hour with cash bar at 5:00 pm, and our private group Rendezvous Dinner at 6:00 pm.

 

 

Please note if the weather doesn’t cooperate and it’s too windy to muster at the Broadway docks in Wayzata, we’ll make alternate plans to launch elsewhere and meet up at Lord Fletcher’s docks instead and cruise the more calm waters on the west side of the lake prior to lunch at Al & Alma’s. Alternate plans will be communicated via email only so please check your email before you launch your boat.

SATURDAY ACTIVITIES

Boat Show on Lord Fletcher’s Docks

On Saturday, please launch your boat and arrive at Lord Fletcher’s docks by 8:00 AM. The boat show opens at 9:00 AM and runs until 3:00 PM, with awards at 2:30 PM. Please keep your boat at the dock until the end of the show so there is plenty to see for late-arriving spectators.


HOW YOU CAN HELP

We ask one thing: That you reach out to spectators and spread the word about the fun and camaraderie of vintage boating, the advantages of club membership, and the enjoyment our boat shows offer at no charge to spectators! 

It’s important that we continue to grow the club with more new members and the next generation. As you know, there is wide misunderstanding among the general public about the cost of buying a vintage boat and the cost and complexity of upkeep. The accessibility and fun of our hobby will be the focus of our outreach to publications and television stations as we make our PR push.

Volunteers keep events like this running smoothly, and enjoyable for entrants and attendees alike. If you’re willing to help with the Real Runabouts Rendezvous, please reach out to John Matthius at jmatthius@gmail.com, or Scott McClelland at scott.r.mcclelland@gmail.com.

Please join us for a spectacular weekend on Lake Minnetonka. Let’s make 2025’s show the best ever! As a courtesy to our generous sponsor, Lord Fletcher’s, we ask that you not bring outside food or beverages.

REGISTRATION

ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE DUE BY END OF DAY ON FRIDAY AUGUST 29, 2025.

Register HERE through Eventbrite.

VENDORS and JUDGING

Vendors will be invited to join us once again and judging will available.

BOAT RAMPS

There are many public boat launches on Lake Minnetonka so please use the link HERE to see where to put in.

LODGING

If you are looking for lodging near the event, the following are options within 10 miles of the event:

The Guest House, Excelsior, MN (B&B)

Lake Minnetonka | The Guest House, LLC | Excelsior (theguesthousemn.com)
952-474-0196

The AmericInn, Long Lake, MN
AmericInn by Wyndham Hotel and Suites Long Lake | Long Lake, MN Hotels (wyndhamhotels.com)
888-312-2398

Hotel Excelsior, Excelsior, MN
Home | Hotel Excelsior – Suites on Water Street
(612) 876-5226

Hotel Landing, Wayzata, MN
Hotel Landing | Wayzata Luxury Hotel on Lake Minnetonka (thehotellanding.com)
(952) 777-7900

Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Chanhassen, MN
Chanhassen Hotels near Lake Minnetonka | Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chanhassen (ihg.com)
(952) 401-8850

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Plymouth, MN
Hotel in Plymouth, MN | Country Inn & Suites Official Site | Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Minneapolis West, MN (choicehotels.com)
(763) 270-1989

Sheraton Minneapolis West Hotel, Minnetonka, MN
Sheraton Minneapolis West Hotel – Near Downtown Minneapolis (marriott.com)
(952) 593-0000

Residence Inn by Marriott, Plymouth, MN
Residence Inn Minneapolis – Plymouth Hotels (marriott.com)
(763) 577-1600

Home2 Suites by Hilton, Plymouth, MN
Home2 Suites by Hilton Plymouth Minneapolis, Minnesota
(763) 235-5150

SPONSORS

Last but not least, if it wasn’t for our sponsors we would not be able to put on such a great show, please patronize their businesses, stop by to see them at the show and don’t forget to thank them for contributing to our show and our hobby!