About Keels & Wheels
The Thirteenth Annual "Keels & Wheels" Concours d' Elegance will be held once again on the beautiful grounds of Lakewood Yacht Club, 30 minutes south of Houston Texas. The 2008 Concours will benefitted the Boys & Girls Harbor, Inc.
We will display the very finest in automotive classics and exotics on the grass of the Yacht club grounds, covered with 100 year old oak trees which surround the beautiful palm tree lined inner harbor which holds the incredible variety of the most beautiful vintage wooden yachts, runabouts and sailing yachts. In our Twelfth year, our show displayed over 200 classic automobiles and 100 vintage wooden boats to an admiring crowd. The attendees come from virtually every corner of the U.S. and Europe to see this spectacular and unique display of automotive and marine classics and enjoy our famous "Texas Hospitality".
WHERE:
Lakewood Yacht Club is located at the eastern end of Clear Lake on NASA Parkway, just 3 miles east of NASA Space Center and 30 minutes south of Houston. The Yacht Club is just minutes away from many interesting tourist attractions including NASA, Kemah Waterfront, Battleship Texas, San Jacinto Museum and Monument and Galveston. Located in Seabrook, Texas, Lakewood has many nearby hotels and Bed & Breakfast facilities close and handy to the Concours site.
THE SHOW:
The show is open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday, May 3 and 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sunday, May 4. "Peoples Choice" ballots are passed out to spectators for "Peoples Choice" awards presentation poolside on Sunday afternoon, along with Class Awards. Food Courts and a variety of vendor/sponsors offer a cornucopia of food, drink and merchandise for the convenience of spectators. Artists also display their work in the Art Court.
CO-HOST:
South West Chapter, Antique & Classic Boat Society (ACBS). Our Co-Host each year, led by Chapter President Robert Black, is responsible for providing the incredible display of vintage wooden boats seen at each Keels & Wheels Concours.
ACBS enjoys an international membership of over 8000 enthusiasts dedicated to the mission of promoting a continued interest in the preservation of historic, antique and classic boats. Our goal is to to ensure that future generations have the opportunity to appreciate, own, operate and enjoy the wonderful examples of the golden age of classic boat design and engineering. Become a member of ACBS.
ARTISTS:
Automotive and marine related artists display their art as a major part of our show each year. Be sure to visit the Artist Court and get acquainted with these very talented individuals who add an elegant touch to our show.
LAKEWOOD MEMBERS:
Over 150 Lakewood members play a specific role during the Concours weekend to ensure that the details of logistics, hospitality and administration go off without a hitch. Identified by their colorful "Concours Committee" shirts or armbands, they are seen virtually everywhere during the weekend.