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Cardboard Boat Regatta
The Cardboard Boat Regatta challenges boat builders of all ages to design, build and navigate boats made entirely out of corrugated cardboard. Spectators and families flock to this legendary event to see courageous crews brave the waves of Lake Sacajawea!
2026 official theme is America 250 Celebration!
We can't wait to see what kind of patriotic creations you come up with!
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Kick off the Go 4th Festival with The Longview Cardboard Boat Regatta presented Classic Hits, 100.7 KLOG, Cookin’ Country 105.5, KUKN, 101.5 The Blitz and The Cowlitz PUD at 5:30 on Thursday, July 2nd at Lake Sacajawea. This year’s theme is “America 250!” We’ll be doing a free cardboard distribution thanks to Westrock on Saturday, April 25th from 9a-11a at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds in the Red Barn near the main parking lot. Get your free cardboard and sign up to sail in the Longview Carboard Boat Regatta.
Tentative Schedule
2026 Tentative Schedule
2:00 First of Volunteer crews arrive
3:00 Boats start arriving
4:15 Judges viewing
4:45 Meeting for Timers, Chute Crew, Starting Line Crews
4:50 Meeting Boat Captains
5:00 Spectators out of fenced area
5:00 First three heats are announced
5:15 General announcements
5:25 National Anthem
5:30 We are off!
Finish – Award Presentations
