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Chicken Fry Coming Soon!

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🔥 It’s Almost Here! 🔥

Saturday, August 1st is just around the corner, and it’s time for one of the most anticipated events of the summer at the Anchor Boat Club!

🍗 Enjoy the best chicken fry on Lake Springfield with all the delicious food you’ve been waiting for.

🎶 Then stick around as The GET DOWN takes the stage, bringing the energy, great music, and an unforgettable lakeside atmosphere. Grab your friends, bring your appetite, and make plans to spend the evening with us!

📣 Members: This is our biggest event of the year, and we can’t do it without you! If you haven’t already, please sign up for one of the remaining volunteer shifts. It’s a fun way to help the club, meet fellow members, and earn your required work hours.

Let’s make this year’s Chicken Fry our best one yet—we’ll see you at the lake!

Events, Lake Springfield

Boat Parade

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On the behalf of the Lake Springfield Association & Council of Lake Springfield Clubs, we are excited to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday together with a Boat Parade on Sunday, July 5th!

Schedule of Events:

  • 11:00am – Cocktail Contest at Anchor Boat Club (judged on appearance. garnish, & taste)
  • 11:30am – Stage Program in front of Anchor Boat Club
  • 12:00pm – Boat Parade Begins
  • Around 1:30pm – Parade concludes at Lincoln Memorial Gardens
  • Until 3:00pm – Tie up for fellowship, fun and friends!

Show off your patriotic spirit by decorating your boat in red, white, and blue as we celebrate 250 years of FREEDOM! The more festive, the better!

Don’t have a decorated boat? No problem, all boats are welcome to join the parade!

Best viewing locations include:

  • Lindsey Bridge area
  • Beach House
  • Marine Point

We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone on the water. See you there!

407 East Lake Shore Drive • Springfield, Illinois 62712 (217) 529-1174