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Buck Naked Band Live Aboard the Portage Princess — An Evening Concert on Portage Lakes
A one-hour live-music cruise aboard the historic Portage Princess on July 2, 2025 — this guide explains boarding, ticketing, and what to expect for the rain-or-shine concert.
Buck Naked Band Live Aboard the Portage Princess — An Evening Concert on Portage Lakes.
On the evening of July 2, 2025, the Buck Naked Band takes over the Portage Princess for a live, one-hour concert on Portage Lakes. Operated by Portage Lake Cruises, LLC, the performance is staged aboard a fully covered historic pontoon, offering a compact, waterfront setting where local music and lake views combine for a distinctive small-boat concert experience.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Historic Portage Princess — a covered, big pontoon
The performance is presented aboard the Portage Princess, a large, fully covered pontoon that provides sheltered viewing and a close, communal atmosphere for a one-hour concert on the water.
Local legends on a lake
Local group Buck Naked Band supplies live entertainment as the boat cruises Portage Lakes — a focused musical evening designed around a one-hour set afloat.
Two departures and overflow seating
Two scheduled departures (7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.) leave from Old State Park; if the Princess sells out (40 guests) by June 25, overflow seats will be sold for nearby pontoon boats that rendezvous beside the Princess so overflow guests can hear the concert.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
Boarding at Old State Park, guests settle onto the covered Portage Princess for a short cruise across Portage Lakes while the Buck Naked Band performs a concentrated, one-hour set. The covered boat keeps the show on schedule in ordinary rain conditions, creating an intimate, lakeside concert that turns the pontoon into a floating venue.
THE VENUE
Historic Portage Princess — a covered, big pontoon
The performance is presented aboard the Portage Princess, a large, fully covered pontoon that provides sheltered viewing and a close, communal atmosphere for a one-hour concert on the water.
THE MUSIC
Local legends on a lake
Local group Buck Naked Band supplies live entertainment as the boat cruises Portage Lakes — a focused musical evening designed around a one-hour set afloat.
THE LOGISTICS
Two departures and overflow seating
Two scheduled departures (7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.) leave from Old State Park; if the Princess sells out (40 guests) by June 25, overflow seats will be sold for nearby pontoon boats that rendezvous beside the Princess so overflow guests can hear the concert.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening cruise suits — and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The event is Wednesday, July 2, 2025, with departures at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person and must be booked in advance; if the Princess sells out by June 25 (40 guests), overflow pontoon tickets may be available for $30 by calling the operator.
The Portage Princess is fully covered and the concert runs rain or shine except in the event of thunderstorms.
The cruise is operated by Portage Lake Cruises, LLC. For overflow tickets aboard regular pontoon boats, call 330-760-0270.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When and where does the concert depart?
The Buck Naked Band concerts board at Old State Park on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, with departures at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
How long is the performance?
The concert aboard the Portage Princess is a one-hour performance.
What is the ticket price and how do I buy tickets?
Tickets are $35 each and must be booked in advance. If the Princess sells out by June 25 (40 guests), overflow tickets for accompanying pontoon boats may be available for $30 by calling 330-760-0270.
Will the concert run in bad weather?
The boat is fully covered and the event will be held rain or shine, except in the event of thunderstorms when the operator will not run the concert.
Who operates the cruise and who do I contact with questions?
The event is operated by Portage Lake Cruises, LLC. For overflow seating and ticket questions, call 330-760-0270.
What happens if the Portage Princess sells out?
If the Princess is sold out (40 guests) by June 25, overflow tickets will become available for regular pontoon boats that will cruise alongside the Princess so overflow guests can hear the one-hour concert.