# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Freedom Festival Cardboard Boat Regatta
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Our Cardboard Boat Regatta event is back again this year as a fan favorite! ⛵Join us at Ellis Park for a competitive race in the water against multiple teams!

The course is an "out and back" circuit from the starting bank, around the designated buoy in Robbins Lake near the community gardens, and back to the starting bank. ?The race format will be head-to-head heats of two boats competing against each other. Each run will be timed to completion or to the point the vessel is overcome.

There will be plenty to keep the little ones entertained, including face painting and a bounce house! ??

Price to compete: $40/team

Participants must attend the 1:30 PM pre-race meeting, then races will start right at 2 PM.

Ages 16+ are welcome to compete and all MINORS are requried to have a parent or guardian be there to sign a wavier. A team can consist of 2-8 people per boat.

Approved Materials for your boat: carboard, duct tape, packing tape, hot glue & rope or string

Banned Materials: styrofoam, wood, plastic, pretreated or waxed cardboard, and sealants

Food Trucks:
Pita'z; Villas Patio; Street Bites; Keepin Up with the Jones; & Pretzel Maker.


We hope to see you at this fun and competitive event!❤️? Use the link to register! 

A huge thank you to our sponsors: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 405, International Paper, David Maier, Grand Appliance, and Terry-Durin Co.!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cedar-rapids/freedom-festival-cardboard-boat-regatta/200030011052807
- **Event Categories**: freedom-festivals, sports, festivals, workshops, meetups, food-drinks, art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 611

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Cedar Rapids
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Robbins Lake, Ellis Park: 2300 Ellis Trail NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
- **lat**: 42.00564
- **long**: -91.70288
- **full address**: Robbins Lake, Ellis Park: 2300 Ellis Trail NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Freedom Festival Cardboard Boat Regatta being held?
  - **A:** Freedom Festival Cardboard Boat Regatta takes place on Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Robbins Lake, Ellis Park: 2300 Ellis Trail NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Freedom Festival Cardboard Boat Regatta?
  - **A:** Freedom Festival Cardboard Boat Regatta is organized by Freedom Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Freedom Festival Cardboard Boat Regatta is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cedar Rapids, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 610+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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