Special Events
25th Celebration!
25th Annual Lake Ellyn
Cardboard Regatta
Date: Saturday, June 30, 2018
Age: All
Participants will race their handmade cardboard boats on beautiful Lake Ellyn.
Winners are determined by the fastest race times! Awards will also be presented for
most creative, team spirit, and best sink! Whether you are building a boat or just out
to watch the fun, this family-friendly community event is always a popular Glen Ellyn
tradition. Concessions, provided by the Glen Ellyn Fourth of July Committee, will be
available for purchase beginning at 11am. Live minnow races will also be available for
$1, with proceeds benefitting the Glen Ellyn Park District scholarship fund. [MD]
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
9am-10am: Boat Check-in & Inspections
10am: Event Opens
11am: Concessions Opens (Provided by Glen Ellyn Fourth of July Committee)
12pm: Races Begin
BOAT BUILDING INFORMATION
Gather a crew and take on the challenge! All entries receive 20 sheets of corrugated
cardboard to get started building their boats! The Park District will provide paddles.
Kayak paddles will not be allowed. Pre-registration is required.
Registration Deadline: Friday, June 29 at 12pm
CODE CATEGORY DESCRIPTION FEE
110346 Youth Team of 8 youths or less (ages 9-17) $50/boat
110344 Family Team of 8 participants or less. Each boat must
have a balanced mixture of youths (age 9-17)
and adults (age 18+). $50/boat
110345 Adult Team of 8 adults or less (ages 18 and over). $50/boat
REGATTA RULES & GENERAL INFORMATION
View complete boat building rules (e.g. materials allowed/prohibited), cardboard
pick-up information, day-of instructions, and more at www.gepark.org/regatta
or pick-up a copy at the front desk of the Main Street Recreation Center.
Free to Attend
Learn from the Pros:
FREE Cardboard
Boat Building Seminars
Attend one of our free boat building seminars conducted by previous year’s regatta
champions. Of course, they won’t tell you all of their secrets, but they can help make
you seaworthy! Advanced registration is required by calling (630) 858-2463. [MD]
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Dates: Sat., May 5 or Sat., May 19
Time: 9:30am-10:30am
Location: Main Street Recreation Center