Waterfront Festival and Cardboard Boat Regatta

Now entering it’s 33rd year in 2026, the Watkins Glen Waterfront Festival is anchored by the popular Cardboard Boat Regatta held on Saturday of Father’s Day weekend. Join us at the Seneca Harbor Park on Saturday, June 20th from 11am-7pm!

Stroll through the Concourse de Cardboard, check out the cardboard boats and meet the crews. Then laugh and applaud the bold and adventurous Captains and Crews of the Cardboard Boat Regatta as they bravely sail their cardboard crafts from launch to finish line!

The Carboard Boat Regatta will begin promptly at 2pm. You will not want to miss this.

In addition to the races, a full lineup of food, beverage, and craft vendors will be onsite, as well as live music. We will also have FREE Children’s Activities in the Cardboard Boat Concourse area, so be sure to check out the boats and the fun! Stay until the end to enjoy the music!