13th Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta

Schedule

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025 at 09:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

40 Holland St, Erie, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16507 | Erie, PA

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The Cardboard Boat Regatta is an annual, family-friendly event held in Erie, Pennsylvania, celebrating creativity, community spirit, and maritime fun. Participants of all ages design and build boats using only cardboard, tape, glue, and paint, then race them across the East Canal Basin next to the Bayfront Maritime.
🌊Event Overview🌊
Date: September 13, 2025
Location: Bayfront Maritime Center, 40 Holland Street, Erie, PA
Entry Fee: $50 per boat (includes two event t-shirts)
Divisions:
-Kids Crew (under 12)
-Teen Crew (13–18)
-Adult Crew (19+)
-Mixed Ages Crew
🛶Event Schedule🛶
9:00 AM: Registration opens.
10:00 AM: Boat parade line up
10:30 AM: Boat parade—participants showcase their creations to the crowd.
11:00 AM: Races begin, with boats competing head-to-head in their respective
12:30 PM: Awards Presentation
⚓Awards and Recognition⚓
Participants vie for various awards, including:
-Fastest Time: Awarded in each division.
-Most Creative Boat: Recognizing innovative and artistic designs.
-Most Dramatic Sinking: Celebrating the most spectacular (and safe) boat failures.
-Crowd Favorite: Determined by audience donations placed in designated boat
💙Community Engagement💙
The Regatta is one of the Bayfront Maritime Center's primary fundraisers, supporting its mission to provide hands-on maritime education and experiences to Erie's youth and community members. The event features food vendors, raffle prizes, merchandise sales, and tours of the Bayfront Maritime Center facilities, including the Schooner Porcupine.
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Where is it happening?

40 Holland St, Erie, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16507

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Bayfront Maritime Center

Host or Publisher Bayfront Maritime Center

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