For over 50 years, the Susquehanna River at Lock Haven has reverberated with the thrilling sound of boat engines on Labor Day weekend, thanks to the Lock Haven annual Labor Day Regatta. This beloved end-of-summer event is set to return from August 30th to September 2nd.
Prepare for a weekend of diverse entertainment! Alongside the exhilarating powerboat racing, their event boasts a vibrant carnival, live music that will keep you on your feet, arts and crafts booths to explore, and a delectable array of food options to savor throughout the event.
The regatta activities begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 30th, with live music, a carnival, food, and arts and crafts.
The power boat racing begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 31st.
In 2019, Lock Haven, PA, was honored by the American Power Boat Association as the best race site in the United States. This recognition, earned through community passion and participation, is a testament to the regatta’s excellence, with the largest boat count in the country in 2017, 2018, and 2019.
The Power Boat schedule will be:
– Saturday, August 31st, from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
– Sunday, September 1st, from 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (Dash for Cash is at noon on Sunday)
– Monday, September 2nd, from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Bring your whole family and enjoy our carnival rides and games!
– Friday, August 30th, from 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
– Saturday, August 31st, from 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
– Sunday, September 1st, from 12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
– Monday, September 2nd, from 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Come do some shopping with our arts and crafts vendors!
– Friday, August 30th, from 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
– Saturday, August 31st, from 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
– Sunday, September 1st, from 12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
– Monday, September 2nd, from 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Don’t forget to have a bite to eat with our food vendors!
– Friday, August 30th, from 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
– Saturday, August 31st, from 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
– Sunday, September 1st, from 12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
– Monday, September 2nd, from 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
The live music begins at 5 p.m. on Friday, August 30th, with “Leadfoot” performing until 10 p.m.
On Saturday, August 31st, the Schlesinger Communications Live Radio Broadcast featuring the Honda Pioneer 700 Side-By-Side giveaway with Dotterer Equipment begins at noon.
Red Wednesday performs at 3:00 p.m., and Rize hits the stage at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 1st, features the annual WQBR Bear Bash. Performances include:
– Mix Tape
– Kopper & Kash
– Ridin’ Shotgun
– Kidz at Heart
– Victor and the Icons
– Leo and Kristen with Family Tradition
– The Clark McLane Band
And on Monday, September 2nd, stop by to see Quarterstick from noon-3:00 p.m., and Chris Woodward’s Shindiggin’ from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. to close things out.
There will be a spectacular fireworks show on Sunday evening, September 1st, beginning at 10 p.m., with Monday, September 2nd as the rain date.
All events are near and around the J. Doyle Corman Amphitheater, E. Water Street, Lock Haven.
