Lakes Tour 2025

Take a leisurely cruise on a pontoon boat, enjoy lunch, tour some wonderful homes, and appreciate the beauty of the Portage Lakes.

LAUNCH SITE: The Upper Deck at 357 W. Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Akron, Ohio 44319
(DIRECTIONS: Main St. south, turn right on Turkeyfoot Lake Road. Parking on right or across street at golf course.)
We will sail rain or shine, so please come prepared with rain gear. If the weather is too difficult, you may drive to homes and the Tudor House for the Commodore Luncheon.
The After Party at the Upper Deck is from 4-6:30, so plan to stay for the fun!
Pick-A-Prize Raffle tickets will be sold at House #1, the Upper Deck at Launch / After Party and at the Tudor House Luncheon. Cash, check or credit cards are accepted.

TICKET LEVELS

Commodore: ($60 tax-deductible)
Early Boarding: 9:00 am arrival for a 9:15 am departure
·         Lakes Tour Program Book Listing
·         Exclusive Luncheon at the historic Tudor House
·         Lake cruise
·         Home tours
·         Commemorative 2025 Lakes Tour suncatcher
·         Souvenir Lakes Tour lunch tote

Priority Sailor: ($35 tax-deductible)
Pre-arranged Captain’s name is required in the Comments box!
Staggered Boarding: 10 am–11:45 am
·         Lake cruise
·         Home tours
·         Boxed lunch and a bottle of water
·         Souvenir Lakes Tour lunch tote

General Boarding Sailor: ($35 tax-deductible) SOLD OUT
No pre-arranged Captain is required.
Staggered Boarding: 10 am–11:45 am
·         Lake cruise
·         Home tours
·         Boxed lunch and a bottle of water
·         Souvenir Lakes Tour lunch tote

NEW THIS YEAR!
Captain’s Challenge Raffle: 5 tickets for 5, 12 tickets for 10
·         First docking privileges! Ensure your boat docks first at each venue! Your boatmates will love it!
·         Summer fun supplies, restaurant gift cards, and more: value $200
·         Drawing done the MONDAY JULY 7TH. Winner need not be present.

Pick-a-Prize Raffle 2025:
$10 for 1 ticket, $25 for 3 tickets.
Pick the prize you want to win! Tickets available until Monday, 7/14 at 4 PM, or on event day at our launch site (8:30 AM– 11:30 AM), the Tudor House (11:30 AM-1:30 PM), or at the Upper Deck (4:00 PM – drawing time). Winner does not need to be present to win.

Pick 1: Tissot Heritage Porto Strap Watch. Unisex, stainless steel tonneau-shaped case 42.4mm with Swiss quartz movement, synthetic sapphire crystal, leather strap with deployment buckle, and water resistant to 30m/100ft. Includes a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty. Donated by Shulan’s Fairlawn Jewelers

Pick 2: Framed 11” x 14” photograph of a yellow-footed white egret in motion. Donated by Gary Treveny, one of our own talented Portage Lakes legends.

Pick 3: ASO Friends Wine basket and more includes several bottles of wine, wine accoutrements, a cheese board, and a Lala’s gift card. Donated by the Akron Symphony Friends.

TOUR INFORMATION
Tour Departure: LAUNCH SITE: The Upper Deck at 357 W. Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Akron, Ohio 44319
(DIRECTIONS: Main St. south, turn right on Turkeyfoot Lake Road. Parking on right or across street at golf course.)

We will sail rain or shine, so please come prepared with rain gear. If the weather is too difficult, you may drive to homes and the Tudor House for the Commodore Luncheon.

Admission by prepaid reservation through www.akronsymphony.org or by phone to Sandy at 330-701-9011.
No mailed-in reservations will be accepted unless otherwise arranged rain date.  We sail rain or shine! In the event of a force majeure, this event may be canceled. This includes but is not limited to COVID-19 restrictions, dangerous weather conditions, or any other acts of God.
No refunds will be offered. If you are unable to attend, however, you may transfer your tickets to another party.

A vegetarian meal option is available by pre-order only.
Lakeside homes and boats are NOT handicapped accessible.
We regret that we cannot admit infants or children under age 12.
Captain’s Challenge raffle winner will be drawn the week of the event.

Questions?
Please contact Sandy Becker-Neidert, chairman, at 330-701-9011
or at
becker.neidert@gmail.com.
All proceeds benefit the Akron Symphony Orchestra, Akron Symphony Chorus, and Akron Youth Orchestras.