Almost show time: 52nd Lock Haven Regatta days away
LOCK HAVEN, PA – The boat launch area of Woodward on Monday and Tuesday of this week saw the early arrivals for the 52nd annual Lock Haven Regatta. While racing on the West Branch of the Susquehanna does not officially begin until Saturday morning, the Lockport side of the river is seeing increasing activity as the first rigs hauling boats from the American Power Boat Association set up shop.
Four days of fun and three days of boating in Lock Haven and Lockport will begin on Friday and end on Monday, Labor Day.
Boat races 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 all your favorite food, drinks, games and rides – will be: Friday, Sept. 1 from 6 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 3 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Monday, Sept. 4 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Advance ride tickets are now available at these Lock Haven locations: It Is What It Is, Second Cup, 209 Cafe and The Bus Stops Here. Buy now and receive four extra free tickets than available on the street during the regatta.
Entertainment on the Stephen Hill Memorial Stage on the corner of Water and Jay streets:
– Friday, Sept. 1 from 7 to 10 p.m., presented by the volunteers of the Lock Haven Labor Day Regatta: Leadfoot.
– Saturday, Sept. 2, 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, Sept. 3, 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, Sept. 4, 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, Sept. 3 at 10 p.m. Weather postponement, if necessary, Monday, Sept. 4 at 9 p.m.
We would like to thank our sponsors:
– Delaware Valley Outboard Racing Association
– American Power Boat Association
– Schlesinger Communications – WBPZ, Qwik Rock, WBLF, 92.1 WSQV and 106.9 WVSQ
– Bear Country 99.9 FM
– Supported by a Tourism and Recreation Grant from the Clinton County Visitor Bureau and County
Commissioners
– P&D Games, LLC, Lock Haven
– Lock Haven 40&8, Club 903
– Castanea Fire Company No. 1
– Lock Haven American Legion
– Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 4298
– Geisinger
