Fleet 17 Events



Fleet 17 has a verity of social events through out the boating season, starting with Season Kick-Off Dinner, Partnering with Fox River Waterway Clean Up to protect our beloved river, to family events such as Family Picnic, Hooky Friday, Crock Pot Cook Off. You don't want to miss out on our famous Venetian Night Boat Parade, After our boats are put away we continue social events with Christmas Dinner and more winter time Socials gatherings.



Season Kick Off



Dinner and Blind Auction



Fox Waterway Clean Up



In May, Under the direction of the Fox Waterway Agency Advisory Committee. Fleet 17 members and Sponsors have historically been one of the most active participants on the Lower Fox River. Our Sponsors, the Broken Oar, has made its location available for debris collection and provided meal discounts to all who participate for the cleanup at this debris drop off site.



Annual Brunch



In May, once the "Kick Off" to the boating season scheduled in April in now a timed slightly later in the spring as a casual gathering of Member to enjoy a morning boat trip to a Sposor location serving brunch items. We don't want to get up too early!!



Annual Brunch



In May, once the "Kick Off" to the boating season scheduled in April in now a timed slightly later in the spring as a casual gathering of Member to enjoy a morning boat trip to a Sposor location serving brunch items. We don't want to get up too early!!



Hooky Friday



In July, Progressive boating event where four or five members volunteer their homes to host the members and their guests as they partake in a "Themed" beverage and appetizer selection at each location. This is a very popular all day event.



Venetian Night



In August, " Venetian Night Boat Parade" has been held every year for more the 29 years. Members and non-members are sought to decorate their boats with lights and vie for cash or prize awards for the efforts. Families and businesses along the parade route plan outdoor parties and bonfires to coincide with the parade. It's estimated the more than 10,000 people get involved in viewing the parade.



Crock Pot Cook-Off



In September, This event winds up the boating season and entices out member tyo complete for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place awards and bragging rights by submitting tasty crock pot based meals and desserts.



Meat Raffle



In October, A new event being introduced in 2020 and will be held at sponsor Kief's Reef location.



Christmas Party



In December, Event is a luncheon or dinner gathering of the member to celebrate the Holidays.