RiverFest River Regatta aka Build A Darn Boat!
The event is sponsored by Buffalo's very own Rigidized Metals. And this will be the first year that cash prizes are awarded to the winners ($1000 top cash prize). The contestant that enters the "Most Creative Seaworthy Vessel" will win the waterlogged hearts of the judges and come away with the booty. Remember, sinking ships are disqualified... and only crafts that make it to the finish line qualify for a prize. Start time is 11am on June 21st. This year will be the first year that electric motors are allowed, though human power is preferred. Oh, and as far as the losers go... their prize is waiting for them in the Buffalo River (better to test that craft in a pool first).
For more information or to get an application, visit this website or call 716.823.4707 x 2 or 4.
What Others Have To Say
What Do You Think?
Related Articles
-
New Era to Bring 1st Annual Baseball Tournament to Buffalo
New Era Cap Co. is making moves to place Buffalo on the map as a premier destination for young baseball players looking to compete in a large-scale baseball tournament. The New Era Cup Classic runs the weekends of July 17th-20th and July 31st-August 3rd, 2008.
On the final day of each weekend, championship games will be held at Dunn Tire Park. The baseball tournament, the first of its kind from New Era, will attract over 140 elite youth baseball teams, an estimated 3,500 play … - Yesterday, 11:49am
- Continue Reading
- 9 Comments
-
Independence Day at the Central Wharf
Last night, downtown Buffalo witnessed an historic moment at the Erie Canal Harbor when it presented its first ever “Official” City of Buffalo fireworks bash there. Thousands of people spent the day watching live bands rock the pier as people made their way in and out of the maze of paths and canal era ruins.
Buffalo Place arranged for live music on the new pier throughout the day with music from Wendell Rivera Latin Jazz Ensemble, Boys of Summer, Rod Nickson Project, Jac … - Yesterday, 11:28am
- Continue Reading
- 28 Comments
-
I <3 NY
Calling all filmmakers, ages 14 and up, to participate in an I Love New York Competition, with great prizes, celebrity judges, and hopefully your short film.
The competition requests filmmakers to produce a short film depicting their own views of the "I Love New York" motto. When dreaming up your take on this famous motto, keep in mind the beauty, diversity, and geography of New York State. In addition films will be judged by how well they highlight unique features and off-the … - Yesterday, 10:24am
- Continue Reading
- Join the conversation
-
Recuperating On Sunday The Sixth
So after fireworks and celebrations on Friday and Saturday, some, if not many, Buffalonians will no doubt be hung over and tired. That’s okay. Take Sunday, skip church, and sleep in till the afternoon. Just make sure you’re up and ready to go around 2:30 PM so you can make it on time to Cozumel Grill for Sunday Bloody Sunday.
Between 3 and 6 PM, Cozumel at 153 Elmwood Avenue runs drink specials on Bloody Mary’s and Vodka drinks. A Blood Mary will only cost you $4.50 and a V … - Yesterday, 5:26am
- Continue Reading
- 2 Comments
Comment Options
RaChaCha
Queenseyes, the Swannie House rocks! I've always loved that photo on the wall (in your photo), but the coolest one in the collection is "hidden away" in the upstairs dining room - a gigantic photo of the ship accident which took out the nearby liftbridge many moons ago. But...ummm...isn't the owner *Tim* Wiles (not Jim) - or has Buffalo's last remaining sailor bar changed hands--? BTW, Tim is a great guy - when the Edward Cotter fireboat comes to My Fair City for festivals, Tim often comes along as a crew member.
Great article - and I hope I get to see this event.
Report this
queenseyes
Actually Swannie Jim is a bar staple... we should have some good stories coming up featuring this Buffalo River icon. And more to come on The Swannie as well...
Report this
RaChaCha
Sweet!
Report this