52nd Lock Haven Regatta geared to go

LOCK HAVEN, PA – On the Lockport side of the Susquehanna late Friday afternoon, boat racers were doing final tune-ups; on the Lock Haven side, vendors were about to open their Water Street booths. All was in readiness for the 52 annual Lock Haven Labor Day Regatta.

The Water Street midway opens Friday night and the racing will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Opening ceremonies will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, with Clinton County Economic Partnership Chamber/Tourism Director Julie Brennan.

“A” Stock Runabout 2023 North American Championship will be on Saturday and the annual Dash for Cash, where second place is first loser, Sunday at noon. It’s also the North American Championship for 700ccr and 1100ccr in the PRO Category.

The midway – featuring food, drinks, games and rides – will be: Fridayfrom 6 to 10 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Monday, Labor Day, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Entertainment on the Stephen Hill Memorial Stage on the corner of Water and Jay streets:

– Friday from 7 to 10 p.m., presented by the volunteers of the Lock Haven Labor Day Regatta: Leadfoot.

– Saturday presented by Schlesinger Communications – WBPZ, Qwik Rock, WBLF, 92.1 WSQV and 106.9 WVSQ: Noon to 3 p.m., Troy Love & The Clerks; 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Red Wednesday; 7 to 10 p.m., Rize.

– Sunday presented by Bear Country 99.9 FM: 12-9:45 p.m.: Girl & The Guitarist. Kopper & Kash, Echo & Sway, Ridin’ Shotgun, Troy Love, Kids @ Heart and Private Stock Trio.

– Monday, presented by the volunteers of the Lock Haven Area Regatta: Noon to 3 p.m., Leo & Christian Family Tradition Band; 5 to 8 p.m., Rock of Ages Reunion: Act from Harlet, Sinner and Classic Rock-N-Rol Revival.

Fireworks: Sunday at 10 p.m. Weather postponement, if necessary, Monday at 9 p.m.