The Susquehanna River in Lock Haven will be alive with the roar of power boat engines and the daring doings of the operators of those boats as the 54th Annual Lock Haven Labor Day Boat Regatta takes place August 29 to September 1.
The regatta features three days of American Power Boat Association-sanctioned power boat racing, in addition to a midway packed with food, games, rides, arts and crafts, live musical entertainment, and a fireworks show on Sunday, August 31 at 10 p.m.
Regatta organizers told Webb Weekly that in 2019, Lock Haven was recognized by the American Power Boat Association as the best race site in the United States of America, having had the largest boat count in the U.S. in 2017, 2018, and 2019.
Featured this year will be the Top Dog Championship for the 700 and 1100 modified runabouts. The modified runabout power boats run on alcohol and reach speeds approaching 100 miles per hour.
Also featured are the American Power Boat Association championships for the 700 and 1100 runabouts.
The Dash for Cash, where second place is first loser, is on Sunday, August 31, at noon.
Boat races will be held (scheduled):
– Saturday, August 30, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
– Sunday, August 31, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
– Monday, September 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Opening ceremonies will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, August 30, with past Delaware Valley Outboard Racing Association President Scott Glossner.
The midway will be featuring all your favorite food, drinks, games, and rides on Water Street from Jay to North Washington streets on Friday, August 29 from 6 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, August 30 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, August 31 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.; and Monday, September 1 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Arts and crafts will be located in Canal Park on the above-listed days and times, as well.
Entertainment will be on the Stephen Hill Memorial Stage on the corner of Water and Jay streets.
Here is a list of the entertainment featured during the regatta.
Friday, August 29:
– 6-10 p.m.: Uptown Music Collective, presented by the Labor Day Regatta Foundation
Saturday, August 30:
Presented by 92.1 WSQV/106.9 WVSQ The Valley’s Best Rock:
– 1-3 p.m.: Whiskey Lips
– 3:30-5:30 p.m. – No Excuse
– 6-9 p.m. – Rize
Sunday, August 31
Presented by Bear Country Radio 99.9 FM
Annual WQBR Bear Bash:
– 12-1:15 p.m.: Ridin’ Shotgun
– 1:45-3 p.m.: Kopper & Kash
– 3:30-4:45 p.m.: One Acre West Music
– 5:15-6:30 p.m.: Buscuit Jam
– 7-8:15 p.m.: A Rock Show
– 8:45-10 p.m.: Victor & The Icon’s
Monday, September 1
Presented by the Lock Haven Regatta Foundation:
– 12–3 p.m.: Chris Woodward’s Shindiggin
– 3:30-5 p.m.: Phil Reeder
– 6-8 p.m.: Bob Richardson
Schedule subject to change
Fireworks:
Sunday, August 31, at 10 p.m. Weather postponement, if necessary, Monday, September 1, at 9 p.m.
More information can be found at the Regatta’s Facebook page, Lock Haven Regatta Foundation, or on their website.
About the Lock Haven Regatta Foundation: Leadership development through community involvement has been the basis of The Lock Haven Regatta Foundation since its inception in 2022. The goal of non-profit organization is to provide members a means to reach their full potential through networking and personal growth opportunities, and is ideal for proactive people ages 21+.
Members enhance a variety of skills as they work together to plan and run civic and individual development activities in their home communities and chapters, such as:
– Developing business plans for maximum success and impact for each event
– Learning to successfully manage volunteers
– Discovering the needs of the community and managing resources to meet them
– Organizing efforts to make the most of dollars raised and hours volunteered
All members have unique talents to offer. We provide them an outlet to share those talents in programs and projects that benefit other members, as well as the community at large. Your involvement with the Lock Haven Regatta Foundation will provide you opportunities to meet people, impact your community, and apply skills to enhance your career.
If you would like to become involved in our events or organization, we’d love to have you! You can email: lockhavenregattafoundation@gmail.com, or call 570-748-6388, or visit http://www.lockhavenregattafoundation.org for more information.
