FW: Press Release: 31st Annual Waterfront Festival | June 15, 2024
Casey Creamer
From: Michaela Christensen [mailto:eve...@watkinsglen.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2024 8:00 AM
Subject: Press Release: 31st Annual Waterfront Festival | June 15, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Watkins Glen Promotions is Set to Host the 31st Annual Waterfront Festival & Cardboard Boat Regatta
Watkins Glen, NY – May 22, 2024: The much-anticipated 31st Annual Waterfront Festival & Cardboard Boat Regatta is set to take place on Saturday, June 15th, 2024, from 11 AM to 7PM at Seneca Harbor Park in Watkins Glen, NY. This beloved community event marks the official kick-off to summer and promises a day full of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and the thrilling Cardboard Boat Regatta.
Visitors can enjoy a variety of food, craft, and nonprofit vendors the entire length of the event. From 12 PM to 4 PM, attendees can participate in free family activities such as face painting, balloon creations, and interactive games. The musical highlight of the festival will be a live performance by 5 Man Trio from 4 PM to 7 PM.
The main attraction, the Cardboard Boat Regatta, will commence at 2:00 PM. Participants will race their ingeniously crafted cardboard boats, held together by nothing but duct tape and glue, through the waters of Seneca Harbor. Before the Regatta begins, attendees can visit the Concourse de Cardboard to see all the boats lined up and vote for their favorites.
"This event has been a cherished tradition for 31 years, bringing together our community to celebrate the start of summer," said Laurie DeNardo, Chair of the Waterfront Festival Committee and Mayor of Watkins Glen. "We're thrilled to have the support of local volunteers, local businesses by way of sponsorships, the Tourism Assistance Program, and a generous grant from Erie Canal Pathways to make this year's festival better than ever."
It’s not too late to join the fun and enter the Cardboard Boat Regatta. Applications and rules are available on our website at watkinsglen.com.
For the latest updates, follow our "2024 Waterfront Festival & Cardboard Boat Regatta" event on Facebook, or visit our website at watkinsglen.com for more information.
Media Contact:
Michaela Christensen
Director
Watkins Glen Promotions
Email: eve...@watkinsglen.com
Phone: 607-535-3003
Website: watkinsglen.com
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